tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post9178803124315623976..comments2024-03-28T18:57:20.920+01:00Comments on Living the life in Saint-Aignan: Car troubles in Amboise and VouvrayKen Broadhursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-7545691041556950652011-10-27T15:00:19.306+02:002011-10-27T15:00:19.306+02:00Ken, we had a similsr problem with our 2CV when we...Ken, we had a similsr problem with our 2CV when we first bought it. It would cut out just after a roundabout or a left-hand bend. Great fun!!<br />Discovered that the fuel pipe had perished on the tank side of the engine and fuel pump [on the engine in a 2CV]... every time we took a left hand bend, at speed, the fuel pipe would stretch a little and air would fill the carbureter... and the car would stop. Standing still, the fuel pipe 'healed' itself... a few turns of the started refilled the carb and off we'd go again.<br /><br />We've got the same cover as you from our French insurers... there is no AA or RAC in France, so as you've found it is worth the extra!!<br /><br />Hope Walt's neck improves rapidly and he can enjoy driving again!Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439261142732764451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-21330056581936805882011-10-27T06:39:23.435+02:002011-10-27T06:39:23.435+02:00Hi Mary, I drove VWs for years (one Jetta, two Pas...Hi Mary, I drove VWs for years (one Jetta, two Passats) and was happy with them. I'm not sure about the Polo, however. I prefer the Peugeot I have. The windshield and rear window on the Polo are small compared to what I'm used to, and I felt like I had less visibility.<br /><br />By the way, the fuel pump repair cost 420 euros, which is close to $600 at current rates.<br /><br />I think that because I lived for so long in cities and could use public transit when my car was in the shop for service or repair, I never appreciated the value of roadside service policies before.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-50412616943058550522011-10-27T05:28:08.070+02:002011-10-27T05:28:08.070+02:00Now, that's service!Now, that's service!chrissouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00398602853402174732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-34845022471882476202011-10-27T00:22:31.379+02:002011-10-27T00:22:31.379+02:00Glad that you didn't have an expensive repair ...Glad that you didn't have an expensive repair due to the check engine light. I had to replace the catalytic converter - close to $600 when the light came on a year ago.<br /><br />I've had roadside service since I started driving at 16 (40+ years)- through State Farm - I pay about $6 every six months. I think AAA is a rip-off.<br />I get free towing or recharge of a battery or even a locksmith all included for that measly $6.<br /><br />How did you like the Polo? Several friends have commented recently on the new VW TDI and the terrific diesel gas mileage - around 47 mpg, I believe.<br /><br />Mary in OregonMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911284607089608538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-13934499214510877902011-10-26T21:45:30.743+02:002011-10-26T21:45:30.743+02:00It's times like this when we pat ourselves on ...It's times like this when we pat ourselves on the back for having the good sense to get the roadside service.Starmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12386841450183061541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-91433295416899633372011-10-26T16:32:03.294+02:002011-10-26T16:32:03.294+02:00So glad you got that extra insurance! That's w...So glad you got that extra insurance! That's why I love AAA.<br /><br />My favorite line of this whole blog was the one about wishing human bodies were as easy to repair as cars. Amen to that!Ginnynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-23305329593396393142011-10-26T15:19:00.651+02:002011-10-26T15:19:00.651+02:00Yay for insurance. I'm glad it all worked out ...Yay for insurance. I'm glad it all worked out for you. I see another car in your future...Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824964122794535252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-21595496474237084832011-10-26T13:00:05.910+02:002011-10-26T13:00:05.910+02:00That sounds like good insurance, that's for su...That sounds like good insurance, that's for sure. I've never heard of insurance for breakdowns, I don't think... well, AAA, I guess?<br /><br />Glad things went smoothly. I hope Cheryl enjoyed her visit!Seine Judeet (Judith)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07407353544376132484noreply@blogger.com