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car breakdown?????????????? if a car breaks down on a highway, what is likely to be the problem????? How can an layman fix it???????

Car Breakdown? Always wear underwear in public, especially when working under your vehicle. From the Sunday Mercury comes this story of a Kings Heath couple who drove their car to the local supermarket, only to have their car break down in the car park. The man told his wife to carry on with the shopping while he fixed the car. The wife returned later to see a small group of people near the car. On closer inspection, she saw a pair of hairy legs protruding from under the chassis. Unfortunately, although the man was in shorts, his lack of underpants turned his private parts into glaringly public ones. Unable to stand the embarrassment, she dutifully stepped forward, quickly put her hand UP his shorts, and tucked everything back into place. On regaining her feet, she looked across the bonnet and found herself staring at her husband who was standing idly by. The RAC mechanic, however, had to have three stitches in his forehead.

what is the equivalent of AA or RAC car breakdown cover in Spain please? I am looking for the Spanish national equivalent to the AA or RAC for car breakdown in Spain. I can't find the info anywhere, can someone help please? Thanks.

What the worst car breakdown you have ever had? My boyfriend has a ford fiesta zetec s diesel to teach people to drive in (06plate). A couple of months ago we were on the way to my mums house when the engine mount broke, the engine fell down and was resting on the axel, the radiator was broken, pretty much the car needed rebuilding. Thankfully we weren't going that fast otherwise we could have been hurt? the garage were slow to try and repair, but credit to the ford chairman, he hastened the repair and gave my boyfriend 2 x free services as an apology and a hire car (unfortunately not dual controlled)

Long drive car breakdown with no mobile signal reception? Gurus, I am planning for a long drive for a week in Utah, i have a 98 honda accord maintenance done for 1000 usd recently and does good. So, my question is: What if my car breaks down where there is no cellphone signal? i cant call for any towing. any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Raj If you can share some other tips for long drives, that would be great too

What porno has a married coulple's car breakdown and aliens sex them to fuel there ship. From 1980s I think? I saw this movie when I was a kid and would love to see it again. I think it's from the 1980s or at the latest the early 1990s. It has to do with a newly married couple's car breaking down and they go to the closest hotel. There they find aliens that make them what to have sex with them and they use sex to fuel there space ship. I would love to know what it is called and how to find it. Thanx

What is the best value for money car breakdown service? I have a motor-caravan and wish to travel abroad occasional.

What was your first response to and unexpected medical bill, a car breakdown, or a layoff at work? how did you handle it ?

What caused my belt to burn up and snap off which made the car breakdown alltogether? Its a 2001 Ford Taurus, V6 3.0 Engine. The air compressor is bad and im in the process of getting it replaced, however, I do not ever turn the air on being that it is hot air anyway. So yesterday my boyfriend breaks down on the way home. He discovered that the belt had snapped. The guy that replaced it said that something caused it to burn up which is why it broke. The only other thing that has been told to us is that one of the "coil patch" (???) needs replaced. What EXACTLY do I need to do besides replace the air compressor???

Can driving through a puddle make your car breakdown? I was driving at night and didn't see a puddle in the road I went through it going about 30 MPH but it was a kinda a big puddle, My car drove for about another mile then it suddenly stopped running. It was turning but would not start. had the car towed, then the next morning I tried starting the car and it started. Do you think it was an isolated incident and should i still get my car checked out??

Will a deterioting gearbox consumes more petrol besides causing car breakdown?

Does anyone know of any car breakdown services that count women as being a priority? Broke down the other night, when contacted my current provider I was told it didn't matter that it was dark and I was on my own!

How do I tell if its the ingniton coil on my 1999 vw cabrio that caused my car 2 breakdown? I have a new battery, getting gas to the engine, and it turns over fine but doesnt fire. My car died on the way back from the store and hasnt started since. Its doing about the same thing as it when my ignition coil went bad two years ago. It did about the same thing and then just started like three weeks later

Do American car makers design their cars to breakdown after a certain amount of time? Is that how they got so good at making crappy cars while the Japanese and Germans made great cars. Is this why they are failing?

is any breakdown cover, which pay for the repair if the car breakdown? i have checked the AA breakdown cover, which also provides cover repair cover, but when i read the term and condition, it say the car must have less than 100,000 mileage, but my car has done over 100,000 miles Does anyone know of any insurance company that pay for the car repair, if the car beakdown, and does not have any limitation on the mileage.

What your worst car breakdown experience ? Were you ever stuck on the road in the ice and snow, or the rain, with a flat tire, or a broken belt ?

How does a car know to breakdown during tax season? It never fails, each year I expect a decent return and I think about the trip I am going to take and as soon as my check comes in...the car decides it wants a water pump, a new transmission, ball joints need to be replaced, the computer goes out. Is it me or what?

Whats the different between Car Insurance and Breakdown Cover? Thought It should be normally include in the Car Insurance.

Could I have a breakdown of car audio pieces? I know next to nothing about car audio, so I'm wondering about the purpose of each piece. What is the function of a) subwoofers, and b)amplifiers ? Thanks!

Where can I find the cost breakdown of car builder? I would like to discover what they are actually spending, where they are actually spending it, and how many cars are produced in a timeframe.

What's a non-obvious way to damage/breakdown a car? Yes, I want revenge on some idiot guy who was screwing my mom!! I was thinking of slashing his tires but that's so obvious. What's a better way to make his car die or breakdown? Yes, this is pathetic, but it's this or go crazy. He has destroyed my family! And please, no lectures on how stupid this is. So any ideas?!

Where can I get the best deal on car breakdown cover?

Work Breakdown diagram of a restore car? i need to Develop a Work Breakdown diagram of a restored car ..... could any one can help me out in this.

How come car dealers have breakdown diagrams that my repair manuals do not have? How do I get these diagrams? I have a 1994 Toyota pickup. V6 4x4 with manual trans

if i leave my car heater on and turn off igition will my car breakdown? toyota 2007,

Want to join car breakdown service, but which one? should I join ? I would like to hear experiences from yahoo readers so I can make my mind up for value and coverage, thanks

Can I buy mechanical breakdown insurance if my car is paid in full and about 4 years old? I am getting sick of shelling out 200+ bucks everytime something goes wrong. I want to buy this sort of insurance in addition to my regular insurance so I can get away with paying a deductible at the time of repair. But can't find companies that offer this as a separate product. Any help much appreciated

can someone give me a car breakdown please? my dumbass friend wants to buy a car rite now, but he doesnt understand wat things there are that u must maintain...can someone give me a list and possible costs of a car? ex: (insurance,payments, repairs) < stuff lik that

need car breakdown cover but need one that will accept towing of 26ft caravan?

why does my car breakdown? I have a vauxhall monterey 4 x 4 with lpg conversion - and it keeps cutting out and taking ages to start again - very embarrassing and annoying. It happens with gas and petrol and doesn't seem to have a pattern (not that i've seen) HELP! Suggestions and advice welcome

Does anybody know what is the law saying about a car picking up another car that has breakdown? ? Please do you know what equipment is needed in order for a car to pick up another brokeddown car, and if is legal to use the motorways. what does the traffic law say? thank you!!!

Car Breakdown Cover? Is it better to have vehicle cover or personal cover? Never had any breakdown cover before so not really sure which one to go for. As far as I can see personal cover seems better because if my boyfriends car were to break down they would come out to fix that too. any help appreciated thanks!

Can anyone recommend a decent car insurance company and who should i use for breakdown cover? This is my first car and i am a 24 year old female and have just passed my test. Thanks

How does an engine breakdown caused by overheating due to a defective fan affect the value of my new car? I own a 3 month old car with only a1600 miles on it. Recently the engine got overheated and completely broke down as a result of a manufacturers defect on its fan. Now the whole engine block is being overhauled by the manufacturers agent. How does this affect the value of my car?

On the cover of 21 century breakdown, what kind of car would you say that was? I need your car smartness.

my newly converted LPG car just breakdown, help please? One week ago I've converted my 1997 Commodore to LPG, today while i was driving i heard a loud 'bang' underneath the car, i kept driving and then i heard another 'bang', this time the car stopped,there is a hissing noise coming from the bottom of the car, i try to start it on petrol but it didn't work. After trying to start in 2 mins, it finally started in LPG, but the gear seem to be very abrupt, the car trembles. What do you think is the problem?

Mysterious Car BREAKDOWN. Was working fine, but engine just gave up. Details: was trying to turn right,....... started slowing down, died completely. Also, when I put it in neutral and rolled it to the side, the break seemed to be broken too. Now when trying to start, the engine sputters and the whole car shakes somewhat. Not a battery problem, already charged it, the spark plugs are new aswell. Help! What could be wrong?

Canadian car breakdown service like the AA in Ireland and the UK? I am looking for a Canadian/US car breakdown service like the AA in Ireland and the UK. The CAA in Canada do not try to repair your car, all they do is tow the car to a location. This is not the same as the AA, who fix most cars on the side of the road and send out qualified mechanics, not tow truck operators. Does anyone know of a service similar to the AA where they actually try to fix your car in Canada? Should have been clearer - Looking for companies or organisations that OPERATE in Canada - i.e. if you breakdown in Canada they come out...

AA car breakdown service? Last year my son was with the A A car breakdown and paid by instant direct debit. Last month, on his bank statement, he saw a debit for the AA which was twice the previous years amount. When he contacted them they said they had sent him a letter which he did not receive. This letter stated, apparently, that were he not to cancel within the next "how many" days then they would debit him for the following year. He contacted them on seeing this amount and said he had not received a letter. They said it was too late to cancel after the given time. Not only did they debit him but they doubled, or thereabouts, the amount. What can we do as they have the money and it seems we have reached a dead end with the AA

Did i buy a car that has a bad breakdown ratio? Hey guys i recently purchased a Citeron Xsara 1.6i Stateside T reg (1999) The head gasket blew on it and they repaired it for free but i want to know from other people are they a bad car and do they break down often? Cheers

what to keep in your car during the winter in case of breakdown? i am worried if i break down on the road somewhere i wont have the things i need please make a list of what i need in the car. ten points to the person who gives me the most helpful list thanks in advance

What is the minimum breakdown kit required when travelling by car in France? red triangle, etc?

I accidentally put some water into the fuel tank of my car? Will it cause problem to my car? I accidentally put some water, i believe about few ML of water, into my fuel tank of my car. Did this affect my car a lot? What should i do to overcome this problem? Will my car breakdown someday? It is about 6-7 years car. I belived I just added few milliliters only, and i hope it was. As mentioned, adding in substances such as HEET gas, dry gas or Astone will affect the engine or not?

Is our car culture the cause of the breakdown of local culture and common curtesy ? Our streets have turned into rows of parked cars, with a constant flow of high speed strangers passing through. It is now illegal for children to play outside their homes . Neighbours no longer sit outside their homes and talk. People are scared that their homes and kids are at risk from strangers. people often work and shop a car ride from their homes, so that friends and colleagues live elsewhere. Car drivers rarely stop for pedestrians ,unless they have to. It is presumed that being in a car gives one the right of way. Cars make our streets smelly, noisy and unhealthy, as well as killing enourmous numbers of people, so our environment becomes something to escape, or rush through (prehaps in a car) Car drivers are insulated from their environment ,and happily drive past pedestrians at speeds which feel very threatening to someone not encased in metal. Busy roads,combined with the above,encourage a more aggressive approach to others. Anything to add ?

Car Breakdown Safety Tips? What should you do if car breaks down and your alone?

Is there one car make that is more prone to breakdown and repair? Just wondering ... I have had really poor luck with one make, and just wondered if it is a common concern

Breakdown Insurance less than 12 months? Hi, does anyone know if it's possible to get car breakdown cover for less than 12 months? All i ever see on advertisements and online is quotes for 12 months cover but i am planning on leaving the UK for a bit after 6 months so that's all i require. Before i contact insurance companies can someone tell me if this is normal or an irregular request? Cheers!

what are the most popular reason for a car to cause a breakdown?

Could some car-whiz give me a quick breakdown of the differences between a Honda Element and a Chrysler 300? These are the only two cars that have ever appealed to me and I have decided I'm purchasing one of them. I've never had a car before so I don't know yet what's going to be important to me. So if you could just list all the major/minor differences and similarities. Both mechanically and practically, just to get a well-rounded feel for them... I'd really appreciate that. :) thanks

whats the best reasonable breakdown cover for a car ? there seems to be so many out there now . i need road side and recovery , take home . rescue my car is one .used to have aa but not so much money now , need some one reliable

how many cars breakdown per year in the uk? That's the main question really. If you have any other similar/applicable information that would also be great. Thanks!

Car Breakdown Question! : today i was driving my car and like this light that said "hot" came on, and a minute later there was tons of steam coming out the hood of my lil car :< and the engine wouldnt start up again, and aparently this is from a radiator hose pipe breaking from overheating and my QUESTION IS like how does one prevent that, does one put it in a higher / lower gear, is the car just junk, add more antifreeze? pull over and wait? or what? i dont know honestly PLEASE HELP ME XD

can anyone recommend a car breakdown service for an oldish car reg for a teenager as they are so expensive?

Does the earth breakdown different sources of CO2 differently? Does CO2 from cars breakdown as quickly as CO2 from cows? Do they both stick to the atmosphere for the same timespan?

Car Breakdown Recovery? Anyone know if ya can get breakdown cover for just a week rather than a whole year? I live in Cornwall so don't really need it but i have to head to London for a few days with my son and felt i should get some! Thanks if ya reply

Solution for car breakdown problems.? Consider this scenario: If your car breaksdown on an interstate highway and you dont have a phone, how can anybody help you fix your car? Also consider another scenario: If your car runs out of fuel in an interstate how can you refuel it and fix it? I am asking this question because its illegal to pump fuel in any container in fuel station. In every gas station(VA, MD, PA) i see the sign pumping to a can is not allowed. With Reference to 2nd answerer (Zach) Can you tell me or send me the link to buy such containers approved by NHTSA or DOT? With Reference to 3rd answerer (rock man) What is triangular road flare? The one used by traffic police to deviate the traffic in case of repair? Should we buy one and keep it in car or is it available usually on road ends??