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DH stuck on the M5... help!

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NannaNoodleman · 29/11/2019 17:45

It turns out DH's breakdown cover isn't worth a Mars Bar!

He's broken down on the M4/M5 junction.

They're sending out a recovery truck but he has to tell them where to tow him to which has to be a local garage.

Any recommendations??

I need to get the kids packed into the car to go and pick him up... not quite how any of wanted to spend Friday night.

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Original poster
NannaNoodleman · 29/11/2019 19:06

He's going to join the RAC but they'll only tow 50 miles ... he's hoping they'll be able to fix it.

If not, they can tow to Taunton and then at least the car is only about 30 miles away.

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Allthewine · 29/11/2019 19:07

Even if that meant dragging the kids out?

speakout · 29/11/2019 19:08

He's a grown up but he's my husband whose having a shit day.And your kids- will they welcome. being stuffed in a car to drive a few hundred miles to rescue your poor Oh?

How does he feel about being rescued?
Or can he simply grow a pair.

RoyalMail · 29/11/2019 19:09

What does that mean he doesn’t fancy a hotel? Does he understand the alternative is you putting the kids in the car at 7 pm on a cold Friday night to drive what is certain to be 3+ hours round trip?

Waffles80 · 29/11/2019 19:09

The OP wants to help her husband; he’s in a shite situation and has made an error in his breakdown cover.

Totally ludicrous comments about him. The next thing people will suggest is that she LTB. Bonkers.

He can join the AA at the roadside OP. Try that?

Hoping he gets home safe and well.

ScreamingValenta · 29/11/2019 19:09

There's nothing wrong with going to pick your husband up, OP. He's your husband, not some random CF you barely know. Sometimes you have to put yourself out for the person you married. As long as it works both ways and he'd do the same for you, and he's not asking you to do this on a regular basis, it's totally healthy and normal.

TatianaLarina · 29/11/2019 19:09

Gordano is very near Avonmouth which is only about 10 mins from Bristol Temple Meads by train.

speakout · 29/11/2019 19:10

I think I'd want him to pick me up if I were the one broken down.

I wouldn't. ot if it meant dragging two young kids hundreds of miles , past their bedtimes.
I would be a grwn up and book into a local hotel.

Original poster
NannaNoodleman · 29/11/2019 19:11

The kids have slept in the car on countless occasions. I don't think they'll mind. They're quite fond of their dad.

As for "growing a pair" what an ignorant and misogynistic comment.

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Waffles80 · 29/11/2019 19:11

Also, the kids just fall asleep in the car anyway?

Yes, it’s a bit of a pain, but the most inconvenienced person is the OP and she is choosing to collect her DH! That’s what I would do in this situation for my DH.

ineedaholidaynow · 29/11/2019 19:12

I am assuming if OP picks him up tonight, she will have to do a similar journey with the kids to take him back to get the car when it is fixed.

LittlePanda1 · 29/11/2019 19:12

@NannaNoodleman

  • if he's being towed to a service station; make sure he gets a print out / email that he's been towed there from the company who towed him. Then get him to go into the services and give his reg to someone so they can put him on a list where he won't get a fine - as most services only let you stay 3 hours before the private company send you an invoice.
  • have they sent someone out to try and fix the car at the roadside?
Does your car cover actually cover you or your car? Mine covers myself and any car I am using
Original poster
NannaNoodleman · 29/11/2019 19:13

Not sure why a few posters are so cross with my husband! He didn't do this deliberately. It isn't a regular occurrence. He would definitely do the same for me.

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megsmoo179 · 29/11/2019 19:13

If they are towing him to a services why not call a recovery company and ask them for a price to recover the car as you will have to try and get it home anyway! I feel your pain it's happened to my OH before, we have green flag with our bank NatWest Bank account

BarrenFieldofFucks · 29/11/2019 19:14

I'd pick my husband up, and he would me too. I

ScreamingValenta · 29/11/2019 19:14

she will have to do a similar journey with the kids to take him back to get the car when it is fixed.

No, they're going to get it towed to Taunton.

Original poster
NannaNoodleman · 29/11/2019 19:14

Thanks for that advice @LittlePanda1

I need to find my documents to see if it's me or the car on my policy.

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QuestionableMouse · 29/11/2019 19:16

Poor bugger. Do what you need to do. Being broken down is horrible.

Avoid Green Flag though. They left me stuck on the side of the a19 with a car that wouldn't run. I wanted it recovering to my BIL's garage (from Sunderland uni to Middlesbrough) as he does all the work on the family cars and the driver refused. It had a knackered crankshaft sensor which meant it cut out without warning and wouldn't restart until it was cold. Died on me driving home and the bastards refused to come back out. Absolutely terrifying and I'll never use them again.

TwoMuchTwoYoung · 29/11/2019 19:16

He needs to stay with the car.
Otherwise you’ll have to do the same trip tomorrow.

Imaystillbedrunk · 29/11/2019 19:18

What break down cover do you have? Mine covers me in other peoples cars, could you drive to him and get the recovered on your policy?

BoreOfWhabylon · 29/11/2019 19:19

@TatianaLarina - you're right of course! I was only thinking about the main stations Blush

WiddlinDiddlin · 29/11/2019 19:20

Get towed as near to home as possible.

Then sort it from there, and buy him proper break down cover as his christmas present the twit.

Smellbellina · 29/11/2019 19:21

Can’t believe people are having a pop at you for going to collect your husband! Some people will have a pop at anything.

bobsyourauntie · 29/11/2019 19:24

OP, if you want to help your DH, as he would you, then carry on.

As suggested by PP, if you are covered rather than your vehicle, then you could possibly be towed home with it . I think AA and RAC cover driver not car.

Clearly lots here wouldn’t help their DH , but each to their own and all that.....

Itsjustmee · 29/11/2019 19:25

Some services only have a 10 mile or local garage recovery
You need a higher level if you actually wanted to be towed all the way back home
Same as some won’t recover you from your home
You need to be at least 3 miles from your address to be recovered unless you have home start
homes start if you want to

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