goose
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- Sep 26, 2023
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- Sunderland
- Driving
- MG4 Trophy LR
Well, as a new member I thought I should say hello to everyone. So here goes - hello.
I have just taken delivery of a MG4 EV Trophy. It is my first EV and I love it so far. But, at my age, coming to terms with all this technology and moving to an automatic type style of driving again has been a bit of a challenge. Nevertheless the learning experience is enjoyable and the car is exceeding my expectations.
Some things that caught me out are worth mentioning, the first was the windscreen wipers. I never suspected for an instant that they are not supposed to be lifted off the windscreen without either opening the bonnet or putting them in 'park' (no mention in the manual or as part of the handover) so, one small scratch on the bonnet edge later and, after some research I am a little wiser (anyone know where to buy some stone chip paint?).
One other question that the wiser of you may know the answer to: Is it possible to alter the sensitivity to the auto lighting system? Every time I go under a road bridge it switches on the headlights and a fe yards later switches them off again. I know I could switch off the auto system, but other than the (over)sensitivity I really like it.
Love the all round cameras and the rear parking assist. On that point, when reversing out of a parking bay at our local retail park I experienced the emergency collision protection system. Some 'nutter' decided to practice his formula one start as I as reversing and, coming from behind some parked cars was determined to claim the road as his own without consideration for the place, conditions or traffic (me and some pedestrians). The system hit the brakes and saved the day, although I must say it gave me a shock - I thought I had hit a brick wall, even though I knew there was none around.
Anyway, enough from me for now and I hope you will forgive the rambling
Best Regards to you all.
I have just taken delivery of a MG4 EV Trophy. It is my first EV and I love it so far. But, at my age, coming to terms with all this technology and moving to an automatic type style of driving again has been a bit of a challenge. Nevertheless the learning experience is enjoyable and the car is exceeding my expectations.
Some things that caught me out are worth mentioning, the first was the windscreen wipers. I never suspected for an instant that they are not supposed to be lifted off the windscreen without either opening the bonnet or putting them in 'park' (no mention in the manual or as part of the handover) so, one small scratch on the bonnet edge later and, after some research I am a little wiser (anyone know where to buy some stone chip paint?).
One other question that the wiser of you may know the answer to: Is it possible to alter the sensitivity to the auto lighting system? Every time I go under a road bridge it switches on the headlights and a fe yards later switches them off again. I know I could switch off the auto system, but other than the (over)sensitivity I really like it.
Love the all round cameras and the rear parking assist. On that point, when reversing out of a parking bay at our local retail park I experienced the emergency collision protection system. Some 'nutter' decided to practice his formula one start as I as reversing and, coming from behind some parked cars was determined to claim the road as his own without consideration for the place, conditions or traffic (me and some pedestrians). The system hit the brakes and saved the day, although I must say it gave me a shock - I thought I had hit a brick wall, even though I knew there was none around.
Anyway, enough from me for now and I hope you will forgive the rambling
Best Regards to you all.