Called in to my local ASDA today to fill up with LPG - big grin in place at ridiculously low cost - and decided to top off the petrol tank too. All okay so far ... then "Houston we have a problem"
The key won't turn in the ignition! Can't undo the steering lock, can't start the engine ... stuck!
Two hours later the local recovery guy turns up to take me to my tame mechanic's place. Can't line the recovery truck up with the Discovery because of the layout of the pumps ... scratches head ... how we gonna get it on the flatbed? In desperation he squirts some gunk into the ignition barrel and hey presto we have ignition :-)
Not wanting to tempt fate Big Blue is still at the garage to have a new barrel fitted tomorow.
You do feel (even more of) a pratt siitting at a petrol pump for two hours whilst people look at you and wonder, hasn't he got any money?
I can see the funny side of it now ... but only just :-)
Regards Steve G
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