I unfortunately had to use one call breakdown today, my car broke down on M4 motorway.
I called at 14:14
Long wait for recorded message to finish-so stressful.
My car said engine overheating stop immediately.
It was raining - I was a lone female.
I have used a competitor in the past and know I should be priority-
not for these guys.
I wasn’t even told to stay out & away from vehicle, but I’ve been in this position before so know the drill.
I was told 70 minutes wait..
I have my hands tied here.
I work it out approx 15.25
I then get a text to say 15:53
It starts to rain harder, thunder, lightening the lot, I’m like a drowned rat, there is no escaping the spray from lorries etc.
I call 16:06
Still no sign of recovery vehicle.
I have 2 chronic lung conditions and I’m wet & freezing.
I’m told 20 minutes wait.
16.31 they call to say their 20 minutes away.
I’m no annoyed I could cry.
I have to risk pneumonia or dying by getting hit by a lorry & wait in car.
I take my chances & wait in car.
Weak with exhaustion the recovery person turns up,
It’s now 16:52 he gets in my car, no mask on..
I’m speechless ..
he tells me he’s reset it, I can now drive home & take it to garage for diagnostic tomorrow.
I waited almost 3 hours in pouring rain for this!
What a shambles.
4 years ago
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