AA Rip-Off

[Peoplesoft bloke]

Somehow I think he used this story to tell us he owns a BMW.

Why on earth would anyone want to publicise such a shameful truth?

[kandr]

Why on earth would anyone want to publicise such a shameful truth?

I didn't I will be selling my car anyway I never use it, ill just rent when I need one.

[shaunbhoy]

I didn't I will be selling my car anyway.

You can refill it you know?

[TimberWolf]

My petrol gauge is on the blink again. It seems to alternate, for some months at a time, bewteen giving the correct fuel level and zero. From what I've read about the focus it's an extremely expensive unit to repair, so I'm hoping it will start working on its own again. Until then I'm back to using the odometer.

[kandr]

You can refill it you know?

I know I have the AA's number, just one phone call and £80 away.

[d000hg]

My petrol gauge is on the blink again. It seems to alternate, for some months at a time, bewteen giving the correct fuel level and zero. From what I've read about the focus it's an extremely expensive unit to repair, so I'm hoping it will start working on its own again. Until then I'm back to using the odometer.

Does it have a gradual fault where it slowly moves from "correct" towards empty, getting worse the more you drive?

[TimberWolf]

Does it have a gradual fault where it slowly moves from "correct" towards empty, getting worse the more you drive?

Nope, it shows either accurate or zero from ignition-on. With ignition off the needle lies in the middle position, rather than to the left as when it's showing empty. The fuel warning light also comes on. I think it is the sender by the petrol tank, which costs £hundreds I gather.

[Paddy]

Andy McNab's Covert Surveillance Tip #42: Always keep the car topped up with fuel - you'll never know when you need to make a sudden long journey.

Some years ago I had my car stolen and the tank was near empty. The car was abandoned half a mile away.

[ThomasSoerensen]

The AA prey on people in the tulip, and royally screw them, I don't mind having to join, but why the £80 fee?

think of it as a "I should remember that cars need fuel to run" fee

[ThomasSoerensen]

You can refill it you know?