what brake down companys pick up subaru's
25 July 2008, 08:51 PM
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what brake down companys pick up subaru's
JUST WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHICH IS THE BEST BRAKE DOWN COMPANY TO JOIN IF YOU HAVE A SUBARU.I WAS WITH THE AA AND RAC WITH A DIFFERENT CAR AND NOW I HAVE SUBARU BOTH SAID THEY WILL NOT COVER ME AS MY CAR IS MODIFIED.I HAVE EVEN TRYED SUBARU ASSISTANCE BUT THEY SAID THEY WILL ONLY PICK UP THE NEW AGE CARS.PLEASE HELP.
26 July 2008, 01:25 AM
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I used to use Green flag and teh the times I've used them they have been spot on (except when the direct debit didn't work, and I only found out when I broke down and called - bank's fault)...but now my car insurance covers it (Zurich), which I'm yet to use, so can't comment.
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It goes without saying, no matter who you use, make sure they send a flatbed. As serious drivetrain damages does occur if an AWD Impreza/Legacy/Forester is towed with two wheels still on the ground; don't let any "know it all" recovery driver tell you any different.
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It goes without saying, no matter who you use, make sure they send a flatbed. As serious drivetrain damages does occur if an AWD Impreza/Legacy/Forester is towed with two wheels still on the ground; don't let any "know it all" recovery driver tell you any different.
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26 July 2008, 10:31 PM
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mate had the AA out 4 times for my scooby when had fuled pump and water pipe damage, hookedd her up and toe#wed me to the garage no problems at all! that was my free AA cover via my bank account too
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26 July 2008, 10:58 PM
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Towing is ok if ALL 4 wheels are on the ground.
Like SM says, serious problems occur when the 2 wheels are lifted and only 2 wheels on the ground.
Like SM says, serious problems occur when the 2 wheels are lifted and only 2 wheels on the ground.
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IF they do tow with only 2 wheels on the ground what sort of damage will happen,gearbox,diff ?????
27 July 2008, 01:09 AM
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Towing with only the rears or fronts on the deck will wind up the centre diff and potentially damage it.
Subaru Tips gives a horses mouth answer.
On our 4wd trucks, we have to disconnect the rear drive shaft when towing.
Similar reasons the old Calibra turbos used to suffer badly from worn tyres front and rear. Change all four tyres together or suffer the consequences of a **** gearbox.
Subaru Tips gives a horses mouth answer.
On our 4wd trucks, we have to disconnect the rear drive shaft when towing.
Similar reasons the old Calibra turbos used to suffer badly from worn tyres front and rear. Change all four tyres together or suffer the consequences of a **** gearbox.
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