Ian Key
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Did that include breakdown cover?The service plan also started at £11, but got that for £8 in the end.
Did that include breakdown cover?The service plan also started at £11, but got that for £8 in the end.
Yes, breakdown cover for the duration (min 24 months)Did that include breakdown cover?
I know what you're saying and would normally whole heartedly agree, but a friend of mine was a detailer up until recently and said GardX was one of the few he'd rate (if applied correctly), so I stressed that to the dealer and as it was slightly more expensive locally to me (hence the discount on that). If you had my children, you'd appreciate the lifetime guarantee on the fabrics, forget the water beading money spinner!Sorry. I don’t go for any of the add-ones I’m afraid. I consider them a rip-off. I’ve just gone through the dealership sales pitch.
Paint protection - it’s a modern paint finish, just keep it clean it will last forever! I would have fallen over at £800! I could employ someone each week to clean it for life for that!
Seriously,If you really want paint detailing, go to a proper detailer after you get the car. Dealerships typically just employ the cheapest labour they can and throw it on the car. At least you got it reduced.
Gap insurance - another waste of money - good insurers have new for old in 1st year of life - after that market value is fine.
Servicing - well, it’s cheap anyway (and unnecessary - but that’s another story) and if I can’t get it thrown in I pay when it’s time. I don’t see the point in paying up front unless you get discounted rates (which you used to) - you don’t now - so you save nothing! Just save an amount in your own account each month if you really want to!
‘Sorry again, but I hate these rip-off money spinner exploiting the customer types of ‘offers’.
Yes, breakdown cover for the duration (min 24 months)
It is, but that's obviously built into the cost of the plan. Of course if you didn't get it serviced by your dealer, you'd have to pay for this in addition if you were to opt for breakdown cover.Isn't this something that MG offers for free as long as you keep doing the service in your MG dealer?
Following on from your initial year's roadside assistance, when you take your car back to your MG dealer for every subsequent scheduled service, if you choose the option, you will receive a further 12 months’ MG Assistance free.
Sorry, I can’t personally recommend an MG dealer down in Kent, but what I usually do is a search on Google maps, narrowing it down to those which get an average of 4.5 stars out of 5 and then carefully looking at those reviews. It’s also useful to see how the they deal with negative reviews. Are they still polite and constructive or rude and defensive?Can anyone recommend an MG dealer in the Kent area? I think that we are going to place an order and I’m deciding on the best dealer to use (doesn’t have to be Kent), and advice is appreciated as always.
Thank you. Very helpful.Sorry, I can’t personally recommend an MG dealer down in Kent, but what I usually do is a search on Google maps, narrowing it down to those which get an average of 4.5 stars out of 5 and then carefully looking at those reviews. It’s also useful to see how the they deal with negative reviews. Are they still polite and constructive or rude and defensive?
I see there are two dealers in the area with a perfect five star rating. This one which has 81 reviews:
New & Used Car Dealer | Sussex & Kent | Caffyns Group
and this one which has garnered 50 reviews:
MG Dealer | Tunbridge Wells | Stoner Motor Company MG
This dealer has a 4.9 rating from 295 reviews:
MG Dealers Essex, Basildon | Toomey Motor Group
This dealer has a 4.9 rating from 150 reviews: Contact Us in St Albans | Glyn Hopkin MG
My pleasure!Thank you. Very helpful.
Definitely do not agree on the Gap insurance, I didn't have it on my previous Zoe and when written off I was about 5k out of pocket, couldn't even afford a new Zoe! I got 3yrs for 175 quid for my MG4 and think it's dumb not to get it, tbh, at that price. Market is far too unpredictable right now to take the chance and if you had a year ago, you'd be hugely out of pocket now.Sorry. I don’t go for any of the add-ones I’m afraid. I consider them a rip-off. I’ve just gone through the dealership sales pitch.
Paint protection - it’s a modern paint finish, just keep it clean it will last forever! I would have fallen over at £800! I could employ someone each week to clean it for life for that!
Seriously,If you really want paint detailing, go to a proper detailer after you get the car. Dealerships typically just employ the cheapest labour they can and throw it on the car. At least you got it reduced.
Gap insurance - another waste of money - good insurers have new for old in 1st year of life - after that market value is fine.
Servicing - well, it’s cheap anyway (and unnecessary - but that’s another story) and if I can’t get it thrown in I pay when it’s time. I don’t see the point in paying up front unless you get discounted rates (which you used to) - you don’t now - so you save nothing! Just save an amount in your own account each month if you really want to!
‘Sorry again, but I hate these rip-off money spinner exploiting the customer types of ‘offers’.
Ok. I’m not trying to dictate to anyone or be ‘dumb’. I worked in the insurance industry for 20 years so that is my background and my personal view, everyone is free to choose what suits them best, based on their approach to risk, price and reward. I would suggest if you do go for it - get some quotes as the dealer figure might not be the best…Definitely do not agree on the Gap insurance, I didn't have it on my previous Zoe and when written off I was about 5k out of pocket, couldn't even afford a new Zoe! I got 3yrs for 175 quid for my MG4 and think it's dumb not to get it, tbh, at that price. Market is far too unpredictable right now to take the chance and if you had a year ago, you'd be hugely out of pocket now.
Grabbed this from facebookI don’t think that the MG4 has a rear wiper. Has anyone found this an issue?
I think you're misunderstanding not having gap insurance with taking it from the dealer...It's built into many policies (in the first year of ownership normally) and can always be had cheaper elsewhere. Not saying not to have cover.Definitely do not agree on the Gap insurance, I didn't have it on my previous Zoe and when written off I was about 5k out of pocket, couldn't even afford a new Zoe! I got 3yrs for 175 quid for my MG4 and think it's dumb not to get it, tbh, at that price. Market is far too unpredictable right now to take the chance and if you had a year ago, you'd be hugely out of pocket now.
No. It’s cosmeticIs the under tray bulge anything to worry about?