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There is a copy of the owners handbook on the Morgan Three Wheeler Club Website, it only gives fairly basic information though, https://www.mtwc.co.uk/super-3/ being an owner you have probably got a copy.

Thanks, my owners handbook is in the car so the dealership can stamp the service section.

Turns out there is no 3 month service. It's just a courtesy check of the oil, brake fluid and coolant.

Happy to hear that your rusty suspension parts will be sorted out.

Here you go:

So I picked up the S3 last Tuesday from the dealership after having all its warranty work carried out. (A long list)
Unfortunately they couldn't find a fault with the alternator - the car broke down on me when I first got it, and the battery warning light appeared at the same time, ever since then, I've always left the car on a trickle charger.

I transported the car over to England at my own expense last month, and I travelled over to England myself to collect it to save money on the homeward transport fees. Morgan refused to cover the transportation costs or offer anything in a way of compensation.
My Dad joined me this time, we got a flight to the airport and had to get an Uber to the dealership.
The car seemed to drive much better now they had sorted its alignment, and I was actually able to keep it in a straight line on the motorway for once. Also the foot well heater is now working for the first time! What a game changer!
We got to Liverpool docks without incident. The boat is an over night ferry and arrives into Belfast at 6.30am. Upon arrival into Belfast we started up the engine, and the bloody battery warning light buzzed on again!
I was gutted, clearly the battery is draining, and any plans for long road trips this summer in the S3 won't be happening. I just don't trust it anymore! Luckily I live only 20 minutes from the docks and the warning light went away after 10 seconds or so......


Though we never made it home. During the drive home the clutch went, and I couldn't get the car into gear whatsoever, and came to a stop in a lay-by! The only tow truck able to take a 3 wheeler didn't answer the phone. Though we luckily came to a stop only 2 miles from my mechanic, so I got him out of bed (7am) and he came to meet us. He jumped in and skilfully got it into 2nd gear, by rocking the car back and forth. He got it going while in gear by holding his finger on the starter button and off he went with me driving his van behind him.

After giving the dealership the latest bad news, they have agreed to cover transportation costs this time and it will be with them on Tuesday morning. They did say to me that it's likely to be the cable going to the master cylinder, like it's a common fault?

I'm absolutely gutted. I'll be honest, I was so annoyed last week, that I did enquire if refusing the car and just getting my money back was an option. Apparently I can't, because you must give them the opportunity to fix any problem. Although I think the problem with the battery/alternator covers this.

Hopefully the car comes back to me in good time, and will be reliable from now on. Though I won't hold my breath.

The car has only covered 800 miles.


You have to get a photo of the car on the ferry.


Stranded in the lay-by.


Some lovely rust I spotted while stranded at the side of the road.


Front grills have started rusting also.


Handbrake gaiter already coming away.

Chris, really sorry to read your tale of woe a truly miserable experience with a new car, I really hope they sort it out to your satisfaction or take it back.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

Hi Chris,

So sorry to hear of your problems with the Super3.

Are you a member of the Facebook Group Morgan Super 3 Chapter? https://www.facebook.com/groups/653078776489425

If not I suggest you sign up and get in touch with Graham Hendra. He had a number of similar issues and got the car sent back to the factory. He's recently got the car back and is delighted with how it's been sorted out so he might be able to give some useful advice.

You might need put some pressure on your dealer to pass the car back to the factory but persevere. Also, I'd be emailing Massimo Fumarola so he is aware of your complaints.

Good luck.

Thanks for the link, it looks like he has had the same rust issues mine had. He did mention Morgan collected it from his house to look at the rust themselves at the factory. While I had to pay over £1k bringing the car over myself to the dealership, plus I had plenty of other issues other than the rust. Seems unfair, my dealership did tell me they asked Morgan if they would contribute anything to the cost but they refused.

I actually did email Massimo before I collected the car last week, as he left his email address on the feedback online form (that ironically didn’t work). I also emailed the main Morgan email address. That was a week ago and I didn’t get a reply from either. I’ll not bother emailing them again about the clutch as they don’t really seem to care unless you live locally.

BE ASHAMED MMC…BE VERY ASHAMED!

Morgan Motor Company - what a bunch of Grubbs.....
So nothing has changed over the last 10 years in quality or customer support