r/MorrisGarages

Hi everyone i have a 2021 mg hs and the other day my wife drove off without me realising I had the key in my pocket.

She got no warning at all that the key wasn't in the car.

Does anyone know if there is a setting or something?

Every car we have had has this feature.

Even my 2010 outlander does it.

I have an MG RX5 since April 2024, no shaded parking so sun for 2 years.

I also have a land cruiser 2015 and a gti 2012 that also has been parked in the sun. Normal exterior wear and tear nothing shocking.

But the MG? The black wrapping on the side last small window melted now the chrome part is showing. The rubber around the front wind shield under the wipers left its place. The side rubbers under the windows are all cracked.

I work in cars but this is shocking to me, a 2 years old car with 15,000 km on the clock! The thing that made me certain that this is normal, high speed braking makes the car shake?!

Anyone has similar experience? With a Chinese car parked under the sun for over 2 years?

I've found an MG-F for 2000 euros (continental Europe), with 50000 miles and it looks to be in pretty decent condition. My question is how stupid would it be to buy as a first car and a fun little side project? I have no idea how much maintaining it would run me but ideally i wouldn't to give it a full makeover. I also thought of just running it for a few years for the thrill of it.

Does this sound like a stupid idea?

Looking for EV alternatives to the MG Windsor in the ₹16–18 lakh on-road budget, purely for city use.
The Windsor’s pricing/value proposition is honestly amazing, but I really don’t like the way it looks.
What other EVs should I consider in this range?
Priorities:
Mainly city driving

Comfortable ride quality

Good features/practicality

Reliable enough for daily use

Strong VFM

Would love feedback from actual owners:
Real-world city range

Service/reliability experience

Which EV feels the most “worth it” overall

Any hidden issues/regrets after buying

Hi I’m just wondering if anyone has car camped in a mg5 or similar as the seats don’t lie flat and I’m just looking to see if anyone has any photos or tips as I would love to convert it into a car camper. I was hoping to not have to use any wood as it is also a commuting and everyday car but I’m open to hear anything anyone’s done!

I've got a 1972 Mg Midget that's been torn apart for a bit now just because I can't find piston rings for it. I *stupidly* bought some on ebay without realizing that it has aftermarket heads (21251+040). So, of course, they don't fit. I've been looking around for a bit for a set of the proper rings and the only ones I'm able to find are nearly $200! I was wondering if maybe that's just something I need to swallow or if I'm looking in the wrong places, thanks!

I’m thinking of getting my feet wet with mg’s and buying a 1980 limited. I know it’s not the most sought after mg, not going for overall value just I can drive past the lake and tinker with. Is this a reasonable place to start?

Edit- thanks for input, very helpful. I’ll let you folks know what happens tomorrow with limited