car engine problem: will breakdown co. help me?

dustinjames

hi
i am a member of AA and have breakdown cover and that parts and labour addition.

My car has been driving not well for a while now.
When i had MOT/service done a coupla months ago, garage said it looks like clutch is going.

What happens is when i drive, it takes a long time to get up to 30mph, the revometer goes up and up and up and the car hardly moves.
And now, when im going up hill, its even worse, i couldnt get out of a car park, as it was uphill pathway, i had to reverse and get into 1st gear and rev really hard all the way up, 2nd gear would not allow me to push the car up the road out the car park.

so the car does work, but just this problem with driving and picking up speed, takes double time to get up to 30mph and revometer is pushing really really hard.

should i call AA and have them look at it?
or wait till it actually doesnt start up or breaks down properlly?

thankyou

worried_jim

You need a new clutch. call some garages tomorrow and get some quotes then book it in.

cajef

dustinjames wrote: »

ishould i call AA and have them look at it?
or wait till it actually doesnt start up or breaks down properlly?

What do you expect the AA to do, the clutch has nearly gone, if it gets much worse all they will do is tow you to the nearest garage.

Flying-High_2

worried_jim wrote: »

You need a new clutch. call some garages tomorrow and get some quotes then book it in.

What he said!!!.... The AA will tow you home or to a garage and let you get on with it... Theres no magical cure the AA man will have.

dustinjames

in order to have AA pay for all my repairs i need to call them to report a breakdown. But technically i have not broken down.
I cant afford a new clutch. AA cover costs me loads, with extras.

Flying-High_2

They wont cover a a worn clutch plate... Check the terms&Conditions....

http://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/pdfs/breakdown-repair-cover-policy-jan-2010.pdf

mcjordi

its classed as wear and tear so wont cover it.. they will however tow you home or to a garage dependant on level of cover

dustinjames

Flying-High wrote: »

They wont cover a a worn clutch plate... Check the terms&Conditions....

http://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/pdfs/breakdown-repair-cover-policy-jan-2010.pdf

garage said they do, depending on what the problem is.
We dont know if it is a worn clutch you see.

can i call AA and have them look at it now, even though im not broken down and car does start and work?

its the proper procedure, call AA, they take you to garage, and they tell garage what needs doing, and AA decide if they are paying for it all. Id rather try the AA route, and if no go, pay for it myself.

cajef

dustinjames wrote: »

in order to have AA pay for all my repairs i need to call them to report a breakdown. But technically i have not broken down.

The AA will not pay for all your repairs, they are a breakdown company who will assist in any roadside breakdown, if it is minor and they have the part they will repair it, your clutch has nearly gone do you expect them to change it at the roadside, they will tow you home or to a garage where you will have to pay for a new clutch plus fitting.

Flying-High_2

dustinjames wrote: »

garage said they do, depending on what the problem is.
We dont know if it is a worn clutch you see.

can i call AA and have them look at it now, even though im not broken down and car does start and work?

its the proper procedure, call AA, they take you to garage, and they tell garage what needs doing, and AA decide if they are paying for it all. Id rather try the AA route, and if no go, pay for it myself.

Ahh well if the garage say they do then they do;) Good luck.:eek:

Anyone tried that Clutch-Glue?.... You chuck it in the flywheel inspection hole... Rev the crackers off it for 2-3 mins and it restores clutch plate friction?.... Belting stuff:D

Flying-High_2

cajef wrote: »

The AA will not pay for all your repairs, they are a breakdown company who will assist in any roadside breakdown, if it is minor and they have the part they will repair, your clutch has nearly gone do you expect them to change it at the roadside, they will tow home or to a garage where you will have to pay for a new clutch plus fitting.

I take its he's paid for the repair cover aswell....