MG MGB Owner's Handbook Foreword - MGB GT & Tourer, BMC Service & Warranty
Scanned MGB owner handbook page showing GT and Tourer illustrations above a Foreword about service vouchers and genuine parts.
This is page 2, the Foreword, of a BMC owner's handbook for the MG MGB, illustrated with line drawings of the two body styles: 'THE MGB GT' (fixed-head coupe, drawing reference B 6325) and 'THE MGB TOURER' (open roadster, drawing reference A8497E). The text introduces the handbook as a guide to the vehicle's use and maintenance. It explains the 'Passport to Service' scheme: a booklet of service vouchers whose regular use in sequence guards against abnormal repair bills, with replacement books available free of charge from Distributors or Dealers ('Prevent rather than cure'). Completed voucher counterfoils serve as proof of regular servicing and can enhance resale value. Keeping the Passport to Service, signed by the Distributor, Dealer or vendor, in the vehicle establishes the date of purchase for warranty adjustments. Warranty parts claims must be submitted to the supplying Distributor or Dealer, or the nearest one, giving the vendor's name and address; except in emergencies, warranty work should be done by a BMC-appointed Distributor or Dealer. The page closes by insisting on BMC GENUINE PARTS, which are designed and tested for the vehicle and carry the BMC Factory Warranty — only when genuine parts are used can BMC accept responsibility.
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Frequently asked questions
- What two MGB body styles are shown in this handbook page?
- Line drawings show 'THE MGB GT' (closed coupe) and 'THE MGB TOURER' (open roadster).
- What is the Passport to Service mentioned in the MGB handbook?
- A booklet of service vouchers provided with the car; using the vouchers regularly in sequence is the best safeguard against abnormal repair bills. Replacement books are obtainable free of charge from Distributors or Dealers.
- How are warranty claims for replacement parts handled?
- Claims must be submitted to the supplying Distributor or Dealer or, when not possible, to the nearest Distributor or Dealer, informing them of the vendor's name and address. Except in emergencies, warranty work should always be carried out by a BMC appointed Distributor or Dealer.
- Why does the handbook insist on BMC Genuine Parts?
- Because they are designed and tested for the vehicle, have the full backing of the BMC Factory Warranty, and only when genuine parts are used can BMC accept responsibility.
- What proof of servicing does the handbook say helps resale value?
- Completed voucher counterfoils from the Passport to Service are proof of regular servicing and could enhance the vehicle's value to a prospective buyer.
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