When to call the RAC for a flat battery?
Breaking point … offered an expensive battery by RAC. Photograph: Alamy The RAC used to just be a rescue service, but now also sells parts and batteries. I called it out one Sunday in late September as I had a flat battery. They are always very quick and very polite.
Why does my anti theft system not work?
My car has an automatic transmission. Your anti-theft system (pass-lock) may have a fault or it may be the key itself. The keys have a chip embedded in them. When inserted into the ignition, the alarm system looks for codes from the key. Try another key if you have one. If it starts, then the first key is bad and has to be replaced.
What did breakdown man say about RAC batteries?
The breakdown man was friendly, but I feel he talked me into buying one of the RAC’s own batteries (which he had on board) for £101.99, saying he could not guarantee that I would not get a flat battery again.
When did RAC start selling parts and batteries?
The RAC used to just be a rescue service, but now also sells parts and batteries. I called it out one Sunday in late September as I had a flat battery. They are always very quick and very polite. This time I pointed out that I was having a service on my car the next day and that I could get a new battery from my garage for about £50.
How to solve the anti theft system car wont start?
It is another way to solve the problem of anti theft system car wont start. Disconnect the positive terminal of the battery for a minute or two. Reconnect it and make sure that both the anode and cathode terminals are tightly attached. It will reset the computer system and your car is likely to kick off.
Breaking point … offered an expensive battery by RAC. Photograph: Alamy The RAC used to just be a rescue service, but now also sells parts and batteries. I called it out one Sunday in late September as I had a flat battery. They are always very quick and very polite.
When to turn off the anti theft system?
When you are inside the car. Apply this trick when you have access to the car’s interior and the ‘Theft System’ light on the dashboard is ON. Insert the key in the ignition slot and turn it to the right only slightly. Keep it in that position for 10 minutes or a little more. It is likely to turn off the light and start the car.
The breakdown man was friendly, but I feel he talked me into buying one of the RAC’s own batteries (which he had on board) for £101.99, saying he could not guarantee that I would not get a flat battery again.