I need a power steering pipe replacing on my Audi, i can see the split but at present it makes it undriveable. Its not a big job to do, just bl00dy fiddly. Sooooooooooooooo, thought I'd ask here:

I have AA relay/homestart/etc through my bank account, would they come out to me at home to do the repair to get me going again?

And do i play dumb when i call, or say I can see where its leaking from etc? Plus will it be suspicious if I have the new pipe to hand??

If it's undriveable & you have relay - then I guess they'll tow you to the nearest garage for them to fit the pipe.

You'd likely need some story for the new pipe - it looked like it was leaking from somewhere so you bought one just in case - don't have them looking or it's likely to go against you

Whoever comes out may decide it's quicker just to fit the pipe - especially if the pipe has a bank note in it

Either way - the worst that can happen is they tow you to a garage who will fit it or you tell them not to bother & do it yourself

Depends on what sort of cover you have. I am with the AA and have breakdown repair added. Basically if the AA diagnose a fault, they will pay for parts and labour (upto £500) at one of their specified garages. Up to 6 repairs a year !
I've used it in the past for a collapsed wheel bearing on a RRS SC, I owned. Well worth it. Tony
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Alistair wrote:

If it's undriveable & you have relay - then I guess they'll tow you to the nearest garage for them to fit the pipe.

You'd likely need some story for the new pipe - it looked like it was leaking from somewhere so you bought one just in case - don't have them looking or it's likely to go against you

Whoever comes out may decide it's quicker just to fit the pipe - especially if the pipe has a bank note in it

Either way - the worst that can happen is they tow you to a garage who will fit it or you tell them not to bother & do it yourself

Thats what I was hoping/asking in a round about way - would the AA guy fancy an hours work for several beer tokens and a bacon sandwich?

Big Boy R44ROV wrote:

Depends on what sort of cover you have. I am with the AA and have breakdown repair added. Basically if the AA diagnose a fault, they will pay for parts and labour (upto £500) at one of their specified garages. Up to 6 repairs a year !
I've used it in the past for a collapsed wheel bearing on a RRS SC, I owned. Well worth it.

To be fair, the process if i remember rightly wasn't too bad. The wheel bearing collapsed and the AA man came out and assessed it. Diagnosed the wheel bearing and off it went to their nominated garage. It HAS to be their nominated one to get the repair done.
Some garages deal direct with the AA for you. Others want you to do the leg work in terms of making the claim. I paid the first 35 quid or so, and they paid the rest.
Some send the bill direct to the AA. Others ask you to pay up front and then claim it back, which is relatively straightforward. Send the invoice for the repair and a cheque is sent out to you.
It's definitely worth it, as some repairs, especially if electrical can be costly.
The good bit is the amount of repairs you can claim in one year.
Definitely worth it. And my cover for the year is £24 a month for home start, relay, breakdown and repair, onward travel. Covers the Rangey and Mrs. BB's Audi.
Note though: If you take out the breakdown repair, you cannot make a claim for the first 14 days.
AS for servicing etc, I wasn't asked for proof.
I think the mileage is the only thing they stipulate. Has to be below 100,000 when you take the cover out.
Wont cover items like brake pads etc. Tony
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Ahhh was going well til you mentioned the mileage. Both the RR and Audi are on approx 115k, although I did have to enter both registrations for a quote, and it came in at £319 per year for both, for me and the mrs. Im assuming they'd know from the reg the age and mileage of both?

Might give them a call Monday and ask

May be worth a phone call,or at least do the application online and see what happens.
Either way i think it's well worth it.
It does also cover items like suspension compressor, modules, ignition, locks etc  Tony
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Have a google for a mobile mechanic in your area. There are normally a few out there which will come and do work on your drive, worth a shot at the moment, as they are normally all self employed and may be really quiet. There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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Big Boy R44ROV wrote:

May be worth a phone call,or at least do the application online and see what happens.
Either way i think it's well worth it.
It does also cover items like suspension compressor, modules, ignition, locks etc

Wish I'd asked when one of the front air bags exploded 14 months ago - was a b@st@rd of a job to do asevery bolt was siezed

Will definately look into the AA still, Cheers BB

DrRob wrote:

Haggle. I do every year for membership and usually get a huge discount if I threaten to leave

northernmonkeyjones wrote:

Have a google for a mobile mechanic in your area. There are normally a few out there which will come and do work on your drive, worth a shot at the moment, as they are normally all self employed and may be really quiet.

Cheers NMJ, i tried a few last week, 2 wanted £80 call out charges (!!) and the other didnt show when he said he would, and now doesnt answer his phone

oh dear. perhaps he's poorly.....

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Heres hopnig hes not sick sick...........