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Two questions! Smart car won't start / Breakdown cover
Hello all, hope someone can give me a speedy response to either of these...
Went to drive my 2004 smart fortwo off to work this morning and it wouldn't start. Nothing at all. All the dashboard lights came on and the digital display was flashing a single horizontal bar. Bit of web research cites a fuse error. IS there anything I can do about this or am I going to have to get a pro on the job?
Secondly, I have no breakdown cover so if it needs to go to a garage then I have no way of getting it there. Never been in this situation before so what do I do? I found a company called RescueMyCar.com. Can I join now and then use them straight away? Can I do that with AA/RAC too?
This is a true pain in the backside!
Thanks
MJ
Went to drive my 2004 smart fortwo off to work this morning and it wouldn't start. Nothing at all. All the dashboard lights came on and the digital display was flashing a single horizontal bar. Bit of web research cites a fuse error. IS there anything I can do about this or am I going to have to get a pro on the job?
Secondly, I have no breakdown cover so if it needs to go to a garage then I have no way of getting it there. Never been in this situation before so what do I do? I found a company called RescueMyCar.com. Can I join now and then use them straight away? Can I do that with AA/RAC too?
This is a true pain in the backside!
Thanks
MJ
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Check the fuses and see if one is broken. There should be a fuse box, in the car and probably in the engine bay. Find the broken fuse and replace it.
I used Rescue my car and they were pretty bad so I wouldn't recommend them. You wont be able to get someone to come out and look at the car straight away without paying a large cost. You will have to wait at least 24 hrs I think.
People on here recommend AutoAid for breakdown cover - but rememeber, you pay for the recover and any repairs at the roadside. You then claim this money back through Autoaid so if you cant do this then go for AA or Rac etc.0
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