MG — mass-market EVs and accessible cars
Today, MG is primarily about accessible EVs and crossovers. The MG4 has become a popular choice thanks to its price and range, the MG5 offers an electric estate, and the ZS and HS are available in petrol, electric, and plug-in hybrid versions. For the owner, this is convenient but newer-to-market technology, and it calls for a workshop that services it with confidence.
EV and hybrid specialism is the foundation of our workshop, so the MG4 and other electric MGs fall within our specialism. We handle the mechanical side (suspension, brakes, tyres, bodywork) in full, and while the brand's original parts network is still developing, where it makes sense we offer good-quality equivalents and explain the difference.
MG EVs and hybrids — what matters
On electric MGs (MG4, MG5, ZS EV), attention shifts to the traction battery, power electronics, and charging system, which we diagnose properly. Two components on an EV wear differently than expected: because of regenerative braking, the conventional brakes are used rarely and tend to seize up, so they need periodic servicing even with minimal pad wear; and tyres wear faster because of the car's mass and torque, so tyre fitting and regular wheel alignment both matter. We service the HS plug-in hybrid using hybrid logic: battery, charging system, power electronics, plus the petrol side.