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  1. DerekH

    Annoying "features" when using a tow bar

    Yep that should be fine in WA the law is a bit obscure. There are two conflicting rules. If you have a bike rack with no bike on it you must display aux plate. If a bike is on the rack then apparently not required. That said if you block 5he primary plate then you may be in breach. However in...
  2. DerekH

    Annoying "features" when using a tow bar

    Not really set up for an aux plate. I'm in wa and never needed one 😉. Another of the yakima range has a specific area for aux plate but is a ball hitch type connection not thereece hitch so you would need an adapter. It's the fold click 2. I had one but found it tricky to lock onto bike frames...
  3. DerekH

    Annoying "features" when using a tow bar

    Yakima hold up 2
  4. DerekH

    Annoying "features" when using a tow bar

    I have a yakima rack. 2 x full susp ebikes. All up down weight exceeds 50kg down weight and no issues. I rarely take 2 x bikes and remove the 800wh battery from my bike when transporting, so mostly less than the max down weight. Gave the 77kw mg4 and have the bike rack and bike on very often...
  5. DerekH

    Rear Seat Belt Warning

    Not sure what the word "dog" has to do with the original post? The Op was saying in their country it's not illegal for someone in the rear seat to not use the seatbelt. Someone, aka a human not a dog. My response was why if you have a safety feature that saves lives would you avoid using it and...
  6. DerekH

    Transporting e-bike over 50 kg on the tow bar

    I have an MG original towbar fitted to mine by MG at time of purchase. Haggled it, the v2l cable, mg4 car mats, rear bumper protection mat and the MG wall charger. All bundled came to $2,000 AUD. Not sure that helps as not sure what the tow bar component came to separately.
  7. DerekH

    Annoying "features" when using a tow bar

    Yep mine does not auto select tow mode. I also use a bike rack. Everything works as usual if I leave towing mode OFF. Just the nagging warning when I reverse that there is something too close to the rear buy I can live with that.
  8. DerekH

    Which car survey- Mg4 voted unreliable

    Sept 2023 essence 77kw here and now 37,000km and nearing it's first 40,000kms service. Fixed price $350 AUD incl a loan car, seems pretty reasonable given the list of items they indicate are done on that service. Original tyres but nearing change time... tow bar fitted from new and used...
  9. DerekH

    Finger print, it will get a fist print in a minute :=((

    Can't speak for all apps but google maps let's you download maps of the areas you will be driving through in advance so no internet is needed. Pretty unlikely you will ever get a flat phone these days in the car as you can charge from that whopping big one that powers the car 😉
  10. DerekH

    Finger print, it will get a fist print in a minute :=((

    I can sort of understand your desire to use the built in maps that should be provided free by MG for the period indicated but to be totally frank, I see zero value in them. As others have said they are woefully out of date and provide such little information they are less than useless. Given the...
  11. DerekH

    Looking forward to MG4 Trophy ER coming Thursday

    Would agree with these comments. I have had my ER for 16 months and just hit 32,500 kms. I live west coast Oz and find summer to winter here doesn't affect range much. I am suprised that the very high temps have minimal impact on range or anything except usage of aircon... I have never had a...
  12. DerekH

    Knocking noise in the rear

    Sure you haven't locked the kids in there and simply forgotten??
  13. DerekH

    How do you treat your MG4?

    Wow! Thanks for putting up that video, not seen that one before. I am 1.5 years and 31,000km in on my 2023 Camden Grey 77kw LR, west coast OZ. Zero issues so far. That video should be used by MG for marketing purposes 😉. I have ridden most of those "roads" to Karala on a royal Enfield and can...
  14. DerekH

    Would you buy your ‘leased’ MG4?

    @Koops . I totally get your concern. I have an MG4 77 kWh under lease and so far 30 000 km in, an not a single issue with it. My concern would be service issue from MG dealers. My minimal contact with them has been very disappointing. Consistent lack of communication, follow up or incorrect...
  15. DerekH

    Car shut down

    I love my MG4 and 30,000 kms on it has been fault free. What I hate is the common issue it seems many have faced in the total rubbish and hit and miss service from MG dealerships. This unfortunately will likely be the single thing that prevents me buying my car at end of lease and likely not...
  16. DerekH

    Replacement tyres

    Yeh I rotated mine as rears were wearing quicker. Original bridgestones on my 77kWh long range and just clicked over 30,000 km. Still life left in them, maybe another 10,000 max and think they will need replacing 40,000 km not bad and originals. Wonder if the originals start with more tread...
  17. DerekH

    MG4 Discharge Cable

    I have the genuine MG V2L adapter. Works perfectly. Power outage and via extension cord, powered fridge freezer, some lights and 75" TV no issues and doesn't put noticeable load on vehicle at all. Also used it to power garage sectional door when no power and stuck in garage 😀. Powers 2kW...
  18. DerekH

    Be careful if looking at ex lease cars

    Not sure what sort of lease you are talking about here, but my mg4 LR is under a novated lease and is treated like any other. It's mine, registered to me and I receive all the normal recall, updates (under tray fix) etc like any other owner here in Australia. I have had exceptional service from...
  19. DerekH

    12V Battery

    Yep that's what I did. Powers off each time
  20. DerekH

    MG4 in Australia

    I never had issues with the wired connection but the regular plugging in and out and forgetting phone in the car had me switch to a wired dongle that is always plugged in and hidden under the platform where gear selector is so totally hidden. Phone connects wirelessly to the dongle so you can...
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