7 Hour + wait for the A A

[Paul]

Been with them for over 10 years & today had to call them out for home start, only to be told it will be about 7 hours before they get here. :doh
I know it's a busy time of year but 7 hours.. :nenau

 

[ssteve]

so what was wrong with it then ???

ssteve

 

[Paul]

so what was wrong with it then ???

ssteve

Got here about 15 min's ago & he thinks it's the starter motor or the live lead to it, so no wiser now.. :doh

 

[jims-terrano]

I'll bet your suffering same as me then. Check out "Extreme in Trouble Again" and a thread I started called "Battery"..

Does the starter turn over slowly? mines been dyeing for ages but it's finally come to a head, nice weather to be working on the motor!!!

Jim T

 

[Paul]

Got a new battery today, cost £105.. :doh

 

[jims-terrano]

Got a new battery today, cost £105.. :doh

Does this mean the new battery didn't fix it?

I got a new battery too last weekend but I have to say that I really didn't trust the one that was on the car.

Jim T

 

[Paul]

Does this mean the new battery didn't fix it?

I got a new battery too last weekend but I have to say that I really didn't trust the one that was on the car.

Jim T

No, still turned over really slow, at one point had his jump leads from his van & one of them booster packs on, drawing over 800 amps.

Like you our battery was on it's way out, had it on both the Mav's so over 5 years old.

Theres a place on Ebay sells recon starters for £77.49 to the door, so about to order one.

 

[jims-terrano]

Well I'm gonna have a go at sourcing some leads tomorrow so I'll let you know how I get on.

Jim

 

[Paul]

Well I'm gonna have a go at sourcing some leads tomorrow so I'll let you know how I get on.

Jim

Ta.. :thumb2
Had to happen when I am on early's.. :doh

 

[oranter]

AA

Hi i had been with the AA for years looked for a better deal found autoaid 36 pound a year had to call them out within 3 weeks of joining charged me 48 pounds to get me going autoaid reinburshed me with in the week

 

[Paul]

Took the starter off & had it recon on wednenday, can't get over the way she starts now.. :thumb2

 

[jims-terrano]

I got a recon starter too and it's like a different motor to start, don't remember mine ever turning over as fast:thumb2

Jim T

 

[Paul]

I got a recon starter too and it's like a different motor to start, don't remember mine ever turning over as fast:thumb2

Jim T

Tell me about it.. -8 when I refitted it & fired up on the first turn.. :clap

 

[Deano3618]

re AA

If you fancy joining RAC send me a message i will give you quote for cover cheers Deano 3618:thumbs

 

[Paul]

If you fancy joining RAC send me a message i will give you quote for cover cheers Deano 3618:thumbs

Thanks, Deano, will give you a shout after the holl's, not staying with the AA.

Paul.

 

[DEE]

Dont tell me about them muppets?

Been with them for over 10 years & today had to call them out for home start, only to be told it will be about 7 hours before they get here. :doh
I know it's a busy time of year but 7 hours.. :nenau

Was with them myself for about the same time, They left my wife & son stranded in shrewsbury, told me my cover had rad out , so got here home myself, Wrang them up gave them what for on the phone, After i came back to earth, they said o sorry sir i see you are a fully paid up member. Cut a long story short i got a cheque for £120 as a keep quiet, i think. Now with RAC

 

[makeitfit]

RAC top rescues in my experience, and they cover ME not the car:thumbs So if I'm my daughter's car and it conks I can get help
OR if the kids are out on manouvers and er break down they can be me too:augie
Anyway see here http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6771 for last recovery home

 

[thor]

Been with the AA since 1976, I get home start for free [tight sods should get other freebies after so long..but never mind] called them out a few times, they were ok....so I will stay with em....til they fail me, then i'll change.
7 hours is definitely a joke.

 

[PCshedman]

Got a puncture and couldn't budge wheelnuts at busiest time over Christmas. I was quoted up to a couple of hours but due to my wife being ill turned up in 40 mins.
Not the AA, but Britannia Rescue - pay approx £70 pa for self and wife Personal Cover any vehicle for breakdowns over a mile I think from home.

 

[thor]

I suppose this is purely down to geography
If you happen to break down near a patrol or in an area with more patrols, you will be lucky to have a short wait.