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• honest john website 20 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  why did you stop the car by car breakdown?it was the best part of your site in my opinion.
• Breakdown cover 1 mile scam? 9 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  But if i break down just under a mile or even half a mile from home.... that's quite a long way.  There's not many people be wanting to push a car 0.5 miles back home.  Why is that not included as standard? Seems a bit of a scam to me.   Perhaps many people don't realise how far that is?  Goto google maps, right click on your home, then click measure distance, and drag a 1 mile (or 1.6km) radius, pull it in all directions, and ask yourself, what would i do if my car broke down that far away.
• Using UK reg car abroad long term 17 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  (I imagine It's not possible to get an Italian policy for a non-Italy registered car...?) Finally, given the above, is it possible to buy breakdown/recovery coverage in Italy on a UK registered/MOT'd car? If not, would a UK breakdown policy cover use in Italy(Europe) not solely for short-term/vacation coverage?
• premature breakdowns 23 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  I've been driving volvo cars for a number of years now. My car at the moment is a S80 T6, I thought it was my dream car, expensive(for me anyway)6months...
• "Help flash" - rooftop beacon for car breakdowns 15 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  This is a natty little device recently homologated for use in Spain.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qQv9aRVbF4   It's a "Starsky...
• Avensis steering clunk 26 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I thought it was just soft engine mountings until I read the HJ car-by-car breakdown. Does this sound like it is actually the steering rack issue that is cured by re-greasing mentioned in the HJ car-by-car breakdown? Is the fix important (i.e. safety, durability) and should I be looking to get it done under warranty?
• car by car breakdown 22 Jun 2002 (Forum)
  Dear HJ I have just read your updated comments on the mazda mx6. You state that "Timing belt failure means disaster and replacing the belt is expensive". As...
• Wheel stuck vw golf 6 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Embarrasing call to the breakdown company this evening. Got a flat, duly jacked up the car, undid the nuts, then couldn't get the wheel off. Felt a real numpty. Thankfully(?) the breakdown guy also really struggled (in fact kicked my wheel harder than I felt reasonable!).
• Woman locks child in car scenario.. 17 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  From Manchester Evening News website http://tinyurl.com/yhyzu5 IMHO you can't pay for basic roadside rescue and then expect Green Flag to come out for what is essentially not a breakdown. Granted it was a small child locked in a cold car but still not really in Green Flag's jurisdiction. I sympathise with her predicament, I'm assuming she was 'at home' therefore the breakdown cover was null and void.
• Reliability Index 27 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I see the latest Warranty Direct reliability index has just been published. Some surprises there. But it is interesting to see how the cars are rated. The figure they come up with is a measure of number of breakdowns and the cost of them. Thus Subaru don't do too well because although they rarely breakdown, the cost of repairs is high.
• BMW 3-Series E36 (1991 - 1998) - 1995 328i - Breakdown!! Help!! 4 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  My previously 100% reliable 328i touring broke down on me this morning. The engine simply started running a little rough which I thought might clear when...
• AA or Europe Assist ???????????? 20 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  My AA cover is due for renewal on 28th July (£104) for which it includes: roadside relay Europe assist for 72 hrs FREE if pre booked this is JOINT COVER also my car insurance is due on the 21st and being offered Europe assist for 49.95 CAR SPECIFIED which includes: Homestart Roadside Relay Europeon breakdown Does anyone know anything about europe assist, are they a company in their own right, (ie) do they only use their own breakdown vehicles & staff or do they rely on local garages, to attend and help.
• Venga Breakdown - I must have done something wrong 25 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  I must have upset the Gods the other day..when i said i wouldn't change for the moment, till i really have to. Software failure, immobiliser failure...
• Renewal of breakdown insurance 15 May 2007 (Forum)
  I had my RAC membership renewal yesterday. I tried to check something on the conditions but all the operators were too busy. I did look at other firms...
• BBC1 Rogue Traders - did anyone see 6 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Last nights episode was revealing the dodgy car dealers who sell unsafe vehicles with fake MOTs, or masquerade as private sellers selling at the roadside. This was a truly appauling picture of the trade, with one guy who was filmed trying to 'elliminate' the camera crew by driving at them with a breakdown truck.
• Honda Jazz - Beware! breakdown cover 1 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  HI all,,   I have my breakdown cover through my car insurance and thankfully have never had to use it until this week when I drove into a deep pothole.  The tire must have deflated because the sound of the bang  was typically wheel rim to ground.
• Breakdown Cover (again!) 24 May 2025 (Forum)
  I was going to renew my policy with Autoaid this morning. I’ve had their cover for a few years as it covers me in both cars (Logan and MX5) for...
• Ford Mondeo Mk4 - European Breakdown Cover - General France Driving 21 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Never had an issue with it. So all that being said, I want to get a single trip eurpean breakdown cover for the car. Any recomendations? Any to Avoid? I'm with the AA already over here but as I won't be travelling again this year in Europe in my own car just need a single trip. Also my 1st time driving in France, I've got my European car kit including warning Triangle, NF approved breathaizors / Hi Viz jackets for all occupents, GB Sticket etc etc.
• 2007 Ford Mondeo 14 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  When is the new mondeo out? Just checked the car by car breakdown but only says late 2006... Anybody got any ideas?
• Flat battery - £184! 29 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Beware all ye thinking you don't need breakdown service with Merc. This week on calling MB 24h when my car won't start, I get a request for a credit card but it's only a precaution in case the cause is a flat battery, that failure isn't covered and the cost is £184!