MG ZS EV Parcel shelf grommet sheared off

[Paulie68]

The steering wheel is identical to a MK7 GTD

lol! This old chestnut again...It's not at all, it resembles it, a little bit.

The common myth that the ZS is using lots of VAG parts is incorrect, whereas some of the parts do look quite similar, none are actually VAG.

Here's the wheels for reference:

 

[SCB86]

I got my Golfs mixed up - it's the Mk6 wheel that's an almost replica. I'm pretty sure I've read in one of my magazines (might have been CAR or Top Gear) it has a Golf steering wheel.
Maybe it's just a very good replica (VW should definitely sue for copyright infringement)
There are so many parts on the car that look like they "pay homage" to other cars parts.

 

[Lovemyev]

I got my Golfs mixed up - it's the Mk6 wheel that's an almost replica. I'm pretty sure I've read in one of my magazines (might have been CAR or Top Gear) it has a Golf steering wheel.
Maybe it's just a very good replica (VW should definitely sue for copyright infringement)
There are so many parts on the car that look like they "pay homage" to other cars parts.

Yeah - Some slightly “Tweak’s” to a lot of the items to avoid the copyright law’s.
Mind you, they are good at copying most things as we know !.
I have owned a few VAG group cars in the past and the resemblance to some of the parts is one of the first thing I noticed on the ZS EV when first seen it.
As soon as I opened the drivers door, I started picking out the bits that I could recognise as “Close To” VAG items.
Just to name a few, electric window switch’s, interior door release handle’s, steering wheel design and shape, circular air vents and of course the rebranded MG chrome lift up boot release badge etc.
A good exercise in pinching other people’s ideas ? I guess !.
The VAG group would have spent a lot of R&D time on designing all of these items, to have them “Tweaked” by somebody else.
Mind you, this type of practice is not uncommon in a LOT of cars today.
Tesla uses the steering column switches from Merc in there cars I believe.
It’s all going on ?.

 

[Paulie68]

I got my Golfs mixed up - it's the Mk6 wheel that's an almost replica. I'm pretty sure I've read in one of my magazines (might have been CAR or Top Gear) it has a Golf steering wheel.
Maybe it's just a very good replica (VW should definitely sue for copyright infringement)
There are so many parts on the car that look like they "pay homage" to other cars parts.

That wheel's certainly closer in looks to the ZS. There is certainly, shall we say, VAG influence going on with a lot of the interior. Hardly surprising really as SAIC build for VW group.

 

[Paulie68]

Yeah - Some slightly “Tweak’s” to a lot of the items to avoid the copyright law’s.
Mind you, they are good at copying most things as we know !.
I have owned a few VAG group cars in the past and the resemblance to some of the parts is one of the first thing I noticed on the ZS EV when first seen it.
As soon as I opened the drivers door, I started picking out the bits that I could recognise as “Close To” VAG items.
Just to name a few, electric window switch’s, interior door release handle’s, steering wheel design and shape, circular air vents and of course the rebranded MG chrome lift up boot release badge etc.
A good exercise in pinching other people’s ideas ? I guess !.
The VAG group would have spent a lot of R&D time on designing all of these items, to have them “Tweaked” by somebody else.
Mind you, this type of practice is not uncommon in a LOT of cars today.
Tesla uses the steering column switches from Merc in there cars I believe.
It’s all going on ?.

Whereas the latest Model S&X don't, the last models did use Mercedes switchgear for the indicators, drive selector, & window switch panels in the doors.

 

[RichardC]

One of my parcel shelf grommets broke in the first week of ownership. I stuck it back in with superglue. Job done.

 

[SCB86]

One of my parcel shelf grommets broke in the first week of ownership. I stuck it back in with superglue. Job done.

293376789930

That's the eBay item number for replacements - £2.59 for 10! They're much higher quality than the original and MG charge about £10 for 2.

 

[BarryH]

I've ordered some 293376789930 £2.59 inc p&p

Not that mine have broken yet but half the loan cars I've had the past 18 months have had at least one broken

 

[Bogrole]

If it helps anyone, I made my own using a 3d printer it can be found here :- Tinkercad | From mind to design in minutes

 

[AnnoyedMG]

I had one of the silver bits underneath the shelf go, but that was my fault...

Did you ever get it replaced? Surely you can order the little silver bit?

 

[mkramer]

Hi all,

Just a word of warning / wondering if anyone else has experienced this. One of my parcel shelf grommets that the cord loops over sheared off (and I'm assuming the rear anchor point is floating around in the void of the boot door), the parcel shelf wasn't under load underneath it, I did have a few cardboard boxes in, but they were below the height of where the shelf comes down.

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Contacted my dealer as I'm surprised it failed in under a month. Having done a bit of googling this is what they are supposed to look like Genuine MGZS 2015 AND MG3 18 - PAIR OF PARCEL SHELF CORD CLIPS | eBay

UPDATE: Dealer just called me back and are putting a pair in the post for me, so I'll have a spare.

Andy.

Haha I was told they had to replace the whole parcel shelf !!!!

 

[AnnoyedMG]

Haha I was told they had to replace the whole parcel shelf !!!!

Luckily I found the metal bit then clamped it back with some pliers and some super glue. Then the funniest thing happened a few weeks later. The bit that stays in the car sheered off when opening the boot ???

 

[Linurzz]

I have just checked ebay with the item code for the parcel shelf clips , but it is unavailable?
Can anyone help with this as one of my clips on the parcel shelf has sheared off.

 

[fred12345]

I have just checked ebay with the item code for the parcel shelf clips , but it is unavailable?
Can anyone help with this as one of my clips on the parcel shelf has sheared off.

Try here

10pcs Rear Boot Load Cover Parcel Shelf String Cord Clips Retainer For MG ZS MG3 Car Floor Mat Fixing Clamps/Fastener Car Access - AliExpress 34

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[Lovemyev]

Here you go !.

10x For MG ZS MG3 Rear Boot Load Cover Parcel Shelf String Cord Clips Retainer | eBay

For MG ZS 2017-2021. For MG 3 2018-2021. WEATHERROOF & LIGHT-WEIGHT: These waterproof trim fastener systems don’t rust or corrode in bad weather conditions. ULTRA DURABLE: Made of heavy-duty plastic, these fasteners are not easy to break.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Lovemyev]

Our Amazon if you prefer ?.

https://amzn.eu/d/0dqCZcYp

 

[Aidanw]

Yeah - Some slightly “Tweak’s” to a lot of the items to avoid the copyright law’s.
Mind you, they are good at copying most things as we know !.
I have owned a few VAG group cars in the past and the resemblance to some of the parts is one of the first thing I noticed on the ZS EV when first seen it.
As soon as I opened the drivers door, I started picking out the bits that I could recognise as “Close To” VAG items.
Just to name a few, electric window switch’s, interior door release handle’s, steering wheel design and shape, circular air vents and of course the rebranded MG chrome lift up boot release badge etc.
A good exercise in pinching other people’s ideas ? I guess !.
The VAG group would have spent a lot of R&D time on designing all of these items, to have them “Tweaked” by somebody else.
Mind you, this type of practice is not uncommon in a LOT of cars today.
Tesla uses the steering column switches from Merc in there cars I believe.
It’s all going on ?.

The sunroof control is similar to that on my VW Tiguan face-lift 2011 2.0tdi. A number of other parts seem the same as on the Tiguan (even the sun visor in this same photo).
Moggy above, Tiggy below.

 

[Paulie68]

The sunroof control is similar to that on my VW Tiguan face-lift 2011 2.0tdi. A number of other parts seem the same as on the Tiguan (even the sun visor in this same photo).
Moggy above, Tiggy below.

Lots of parts on the ZS look very similar to VW group stuff, but none are. There are no shared VW group parts used on the ZS.

 

[Lovemyev]

SAIC make parts for the VAG group so there is plenty of items that they can mimic without compromising the VW copy rights ?.
The round twist ball air vents in the dash on the ZS EV are a extremely close match to the ones used on the Audi A1 and the external lift up boot release lever screams Golf, but the VW embellishment has been flipped out to MG of course.
Window switch pack in the drivers door looks very familiar to me also !.
Not directly VAG parts of course, but very look-a-like ?.

 

[Linurzz]

Many thanks. All sorted now.