Broken down in Galloway

MissMoppet · 1st June 2022, 08:29

Or possibly Dumfries. (Gatehouse of Fleet). On holiday in this beautiful part of the world - car just about turns over - no tools or voltmeter with me - RAC on its way. Presume either poor connection or battery phut: but it's never failed before: can batteries fail overnight just like that? And if so do the RAC vans carry new batteries on the van?

dave lincs · 1st June 2022, 09:04

check battery connections, but from your description sounds like battery failure they should have one on the van, An 096 battery is quite common

coolguy · 1st June 2022, 09:22

Batteries can and do fail instantly. I remember having a service and when I picked the car up, they said they had replaced the battery. It had driven on to the ramp, but failed to drive off - as quick as that!

As for the RAC carrying batteries, yes they do, but they are about 50% more expensive! Eek!

Simondi · 1st June 2022, 09:32

Castle Douglas is not too far from you, have you tried this place

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...Z9LRtLdRih_QNk

No idea what they are like but I would expect they will carry batteries

MissMoppet · 1st June 2022, 10:43

Yep. New Varta battery fitted by most helpful RAC man Craig. While chatting he said the most troublesome callouts are for punctures on new cars, 99% of which don't have spare wheels. They carry adaptors for 4 or 5 stud wheels plus spare but often gives problems. They've tried sealant but doesn't work and it will ruin the tyre if it's repairable.

squire · 1st June 2022, 10:54

How much was the cost if you don't mind me asking, no offence taken if you prefer not to answer

planenut · 1st June 2022, 11:33

Good news that they have got you back on the road.
Have you kept the old battery to get it tested? If now dud there is a possible few pounds of scrap if you find a suitable place.

stevestrat · 1st June 2022, 12:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by MissMoppet

While chatting he said the most troublesome callouts are for punctures on new cars, 99% of which don't have spare wheels. They carry adaptors for 4 or 5 stud wheels plus spare but often gives problems. They've tried sealant but doesn't work and it will ruin the tyre if it's repairable.

When I got the 260 it only came with a can of shaving foam, V8s didn't have a spare wheel, no space for one. I was going to get a spare but got a puncture before I did, about 1am roughly 40 miles from home. Tried the sealant foam, came out the hole just as quick as it went in the valve, something had cut the tyre rather than a puncture. Ended up waiting two hours for a flatbed, finally got home about 3am, sourced a spare wheel as soon as I got up.

MissMoppet · 1st June 2022, 16:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by squire

How much was the cost if you don't mind me asking, no offence taken if you prefer not to answer

£158 for the Varta, 5 year gtee. I rang nearest tyre/battery centre at castle Douglas which would have been £90 but guess would have been an unbranded one with more limited g'tee - and I had to get there.

coolguy · 1st June 2022, 21:47

The Battery Guys on line sell Bosch 5 year guarantee ones for our 75s at £85.00 for future reference. Delivery is free. Arrives in 3-4 days.

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MissMoppet Posted a thing or two R 75 Tourer diesel Conny 2002, V6 Conny saloon petrol 2003 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Taunton Posts: 1,125 Thanks: 212 Thanked 406 Times in 223 Posts	Broken down in Galloway Or possibly Dumfries. (Gatehouse of Fleet). On holiday in this beautiful part of the world - car just about turns over - no tools or voltmeter with me - RAC on its way. Presume either poor connection or battery phut: but it's never failed before: can batteries fail overnight just like that? And if so do the RAC vans carry new batteries on the van? __________________ Rover 75 Tourer Conny 2002 remapped 160 auto, R75 V6 2.5L auto Connoisseur 2003

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Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,046 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	Castle Douglas is not too far from you, have you tried this placehttps://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...Z9LRtLdRih_QNk No idea what they are like but I would expect they will carry batteries __________________ Simondi FAQ How do you do that? Club Flyers Looking for a car seen in a film or on TV? Fancy a change in colour or wheels - paint configurator OBD - Trip Meter Ultimate Buyers Guide Post YouTube videos

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MissMoppet Posted a thing or two R 75 Tourer diesel Conny 2002, V6 Conny saloon petrol 2003 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Taunton Posts: 1,125 Thanks: 212 Thanked 406 Times in 223 Posts	Yep. New Varta battery fitted by most helpful RAC man Craig. While chatting he said the most troublesome callouts are for punctures on new cars, 99% of which don't have spare wheels. They carry adaptors for 4 or 5 stud wheels plus spare but often gives problems. They've tried sealant but doesn't work and it will ruin the tyre if it's repairable. __________________ Rover 75 Tourer Conny 2002 remapped 160 auto, R75 V6 2.5L auto Connoisseur 2003

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1st June 2022, 09:22	#3
coolguy Coolguy Rover 75 CDT Tourer Auto, Rover 75 2.0 Connoisseur Auto, MG ZT 2.5 Auto and MG ZT Cdti Auto (Monogra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Finedon Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 933 Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts	Batteries can and do fail instantly. I remember having a service and when I picked the car up, they said they had replaced the battery. It had driven on to the ramp, but failed to drive off - as quick as that! As for the RAC carrying batteries, yes they do, but they are about 50% more expensive! Eek!

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planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,948 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	Good news that they have got you back on the road. Have you kept the old battery to get it tested? If now dud there is a possible few pounds of scrap if you find a suitable place.

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coolguy Coolguy Rover 75 CDT Tourer Auto, Rover 75 2.0 Connoisseur Auto, MG ZT 2.5 Auto and MG ZT Cdti Auto (Monogra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Finedon Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 933 Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts	The Battery Guys on line sell Bosch 5 year guarantee ones for our 75s at £85.00 for future reference. Delivery is free. Arrives in 3-4 days.