So long and thanks for all the FSH

[Ferretusmaximus]

For me, the question is 'is there a bug?' Because, if there is, then we should be all up in arms for it to be fixed.

However, if it only a problem with your car or your usage then to tar the whole brand with that fault is not correct. I am always keen to find the reasons for a perceived fault and to seek solutions in case I end up in the same situation.

As I said in my previous post, I have used the pull-up parking brake, having inserted my seatbelt at the start of my drive, with no problems. So the jury is out on whether your car has a problem or mine.

Leaving a problem 'in the air' should not be a solution.

It only happened once or twice which makes it hard to report. The point is about confidence, as I was giving examples of what influenced my decision about what to buy next. There are many examples here and in other places about things people encounter in new cars, I treat them as possibilities but also consider the fact they may have a Friday car and nobody else would encounter the same issue. Also, we have no insight into the history of other people's vehicles so we should make our decisions on new cars in the correct light.

 

[T1 Terry]

It would be interesting to try reversing a bit before driving forward to see if that gets around the no drive without the seatbelt. In Aust, you aren't required to wear a seatbelt when reversing, not sure how wide spread that rule is .....

T1 Terry

 

[siteguru]

FWIW ... I've just arrived home from a trip away. Mrs Guru had parked her car on the drive whilst I was away so I parked mine at the bottom and locked it. After saying hello etc. I went back out to my car, unlocked it, got in and reversed away from the bottom then drove forward ready for reversing onto the drive and pressed the big P button, got out and moved her car off the drive, then reversed mine back onto the drive so I could plug it in to the EVSE. At no point did I put on my seat belt.

 

[YaR]

To get back on topic, having got my new car and having not yet returned the MG4, weirdly I have a greater appreciation for it. It would make a very decent EV for a second car if you buy a used one for cheap if you can overlook the horrific 'driver assistance' implementation. It remains a car that drives well, has decent efficiency and is comfortable to sit in for long periods.