Oh well! Decided to take the car to work this morning to give it a run, 1/2 way there and lost all power, managed to limp into a retail park and phone green flag and sat freezing for an hour waiting on them!
They reckoned it was the alternator and to make matters worse I find out the policy I have via insurance company is roadside assistance only!
I'm was sure it included recovery of vehicle but apparently not!
Car is now at a garage round the corner from where I broke down where they can't look at it till Monday and I've had 2 hr journey home via Tram, Train then Bus!
Anyone know what sort of quote to expect for new alternator?
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It right at $600 in the US plus the cost of install unless you do it yourself.MefiEcosse wrote: Anyone know what sort of quote to expect for new alternator?
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Op-was it the alternator in the end? I have a similar story to you as put in a new battery and last night dash lit up like a Christmas tree with all warming lights on, no headlights and steering like the old days! Luckily, wasn't far from home and managed to get the old girl back to base.
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Yes, cost just over £300 fitted at local indy.CR55EDS wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2017 3:40 am Op-was it the alternator in the end? I have a similar story to you as put in a new battery and last night dash lit up like a Christmas tree with all warming lights on, no headlights and steering like the old days! Luckily, wasn't far from home and managed to get the old girl back to base.
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I have read that when the battery gets low the alternator has to work harder which can cause problems in that the alternator can fail. Not sure if there is any truth in this. Regarding the breakdown if you get a Lloyds premier account you get full breakdown cover with hire car, emergency home cover and free travel insurance along with mobile phone cover