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@themonk1967 I've not seen this guy on my timeline for so long!! Needed this today, thanks 🙏

Friday innit 😎

@jblairreid Ask them for it in writing mate to cover yourself

So the word from VW dealer is that I have to accept 1 of the wheels they have in stock that already has a blister and when it ‘gets worse’ I can then take it back and only then can the dealer open a case with VW… vid for context, not even a month old… #neverbuyavw

@AutoPap Owning and driving cool cars isn't your real job ? Damn.

Right. I’ve got to go back to my real job. BRB.

@R8ORC 😂

@AutoPap It's great he engages on here ! Even if it isn't always positive, I had some comments on my 2024 Buzz infotainment being slow and buggy and he at least engaged with me. Respect for that

I love that Stepan has replied. My UP GTi is one of the best VW's I've ever owned. More of that please.

@ctrlaltrefuel @graeme_cobb I do like the idea of it but also I don't think bosses would approve etc either

@ctrlaltrefuel @graeme_cobb Honestly I think everyone would find it immensely boring Plus half the places I work you either have to give devices up or have the cameras covered with stickers 😂 It'll be something like "fecking (insert brand) bloody, fecking guffy thing"

The CtrlAltRefuel team are delighted to announce that @graeme_cobb is joining us as a writer, and he has already written an article for our new website at ctrlaltrefuel.co.uk #scoop! 🤓

@AutoPap I really like the look of it !!

As a hatchback lover, I feel like we're living in an exciting age again. This looks mega.

@WarrenWhyteUK Agreed ! If they're going to do this sort of thing now with the press pass wait until they're in power.

I did wonder what all the fuss was about. You'd think Farage woudl be well used to accredited press photographers being in the public realm. Looks like Farage is becoming a little brittle after some perfectly normal scrutiny.

@StepanRehak This I like @graeme_cobb

World Premiere: the new ID. Polo GTI. 🔴⚡️ For the first time in 50 years of GTI history, Volkswagen brings the legendary three letters into a fully electric era. 166 kW / 226 PS 290 Nm 0–100 km/h in 6.8 s Front-wheel drive #Volkswagen #VolkswagenDesign #IDPoloGTI #GTI

@BLKMDL3 CarPlay is rubbish, looks old and tired too. Sadly it's still better than many legacy auto interfaces

Hot take: Apple CarPlay isn’t very good and has given legacy auto the perfect excuse to not develop an actually usable UI.

@R8ORC Oh god he's bored again 😂😂

@HullTeslaModel3 Did they ever resolve the bin strikes? It's not my cup of tea anyway 🤣 I prefer rural and less humans the better

@TheEvEngineer She was telling me that they're putting everything into the one bin, no separate recycling right now. She went to Lincoln University, and lived there. Lincoln is a nice place, Hull contrary to popular believe is a lovely place. I've never been to Slough 😁

Birmingham ❤️ I spent so much time in Brum as a kid because my Mom grew up here and my grandparents lived here too. Walking around the city this evening brought all of that flooding back. Weirdly, it feels like coming home.

@TheRock Absolute legend 👏👏 What a great thing to do

What can I say except ~ YOU’RE WELCOOOOME 🎶 To the awesome students at St. Gregory Primary School in Sudbury, UK 🇬🇧 I LOVED your video!! You’re all my special guests to watch live action MOANA on JULY 10! 🎬 Theater = rented out 🍿🥤🍭 Popcorn + candy + drinks = on me 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Friends & family = bring ‘em all I apologize to your parents in advance for all the sugar 🍬🤣 Have so much FUN watching the movie, keep working hard in school and remember ~ you’re all taller than Kevin Hart. ~ Uncle Maui🪝

@TesCalendar1 Yaay

BREAKING: After a 1 year pause of shipments to the US, the VW ID BUZZ is coming back. As C&D said’ “2027 Volkswagen ID.Buzz Returns, Now with a Version for Campers VW's modern-day Microbus is back for the 2027 model year, and the lineup now includes a Tourer model.” We don’t have much more info yet but I’m sure it’ll be coming soon 👀

@HullTeslaModel3 @chrisbirks I go there occasionally for work and it's rancid. Piles of garbage EVERYWHERE!! The streets just feel so dirty and depressing And I work in Slough 😂

@chrisbirks My daughter is doing everything she can to get out. Born, & raised in Hull, she moved there for work over a year ago. She doesn't feel safe going out in the area she lives. Rent is so expensive. She's been back up here for the last fortnight working in N.E. Lincs.

@Trafficwmp @WMPDogs Good work 👏 Shame the doggo didn't get a bite.

#RoadCrimeTeam officers saw this Ford Fiesta in Birmingham just 20 minutes after it was reported stolen from Weoley Castle in a knifepoint carjacking.🔪Working with @WMPDogs 🐕 the driver was safely arrested after a struggle & found to be heavily intoxicated as well. 🎥

@StephenWensley @ListerLawrence Was it a known issue ?

@TheEvEngineer @ListerLawrence If I remember correctly they fixed it on the ZS after about a year, but before a mid life refresh.

OK, so I've had a lot of questions about Chinese Car Warranties - so I am going to do a review of each manufacturer over a few weeks to see how they stack up to their claims. MG is another company that claims a 7 year warranty and their website proudly states "All models - 7 year factory warranty (from 01.09.2019)". Whilst this is true for most parts, there are some limitations. The following parts are only covered for 3 years or 45,000 miles: • Wheel Bearings. • Ball Joints. • Track Rod Ends. • Dampers & Struts. • Rubber Components. • Infotainment system. Then there are some parts covered for 3 years or 60,000 miles. • The EV Charging Door is covered for 12 months for cars registered before 01/01/25 and 3 years or 60,000 miles for cars registered after this. • Paintwork warranty is 3 years or 60,000 miles. • Catalytic Convertors is 12 months for cars registered before 01/01/25 or 3 years or 60,000 miles on or after. • Drive Belts are also only covered for 3 years or 60,000 miles. (Quite a big one as this can cause your whole engine to be kaput). Clutch: • The Clutch Components are covered for 2 years or 30,000 miles. Hire or Reward Limits: • Petrol MG's used for Hire or Reward are covered for 12 months or 20,000 miles. • EV & Hybrid MG's used for Hire or Reward are (interestingly) covered for 3 year or 60,000 miles if they're registered before 22/03/2024 or 3 years or 80,000 miles if registered on or after this date. (You also have to inform MG that you are using your car for hire or reward or your warranty could be void). Recovery: • All MG's come with 1 years AA cover and then recovery is only given if you have your car serviced at MG. Battery: • The 12v Battery is covered for 12 months with a max claim of £150. • The EV battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles upto 70% of its capacity. Tollerance: • In order to maintain your warranty you must service the car in line with the Manufacturers recommendations and parts within 28 days or 1000 miles of it becoming due. • Obviously there are quite a few serviceable items that have lower limits too but I haven't mentioned them as I would be here all day. My thoughts: In some ways the MG offering is similar to Jaecoo/Omoda/Chery in that they advertise a 7 year warranty, but there are limitations. However, MG don't advertise the 7 year warranty quite so heavily as the above mentioned (who mention it no fewer than 5 times on their warranty page). They also don't exclude bigger ticket items like Alternators, Fuel Pumps, Oil Pumps, Starter Motors, A/C Compressor or Window Regulators from their limited 3 year cover, so in that way they are better. However the Recovery is less, unless you have it serviced at MG and in general it's quite a complicated warranty document. I still think the advertising standards authority should look at both Jaecoo and MG, as here are two companies proudly saying 7 years warranty, but frankly there are a lot of parts not covered for 7 years that a consumer could fall foul of.

@CarsOfGMaps We all just ignoring them all facing the opposite way to the car 👀

And I thought us British drivers were bad in the rain... Is this just a thing that happens over there? That people shelter under overpasses because they're afraid to get their cars wet??? AND they're blocking both lanes too