Recovery time

[AlpineWhite]

Chaps and chapesses of PistonHeads,
I'm currently waiting for my recovery man to turn up. Whilst I sit and wait, I thought we'd play a little game.

And the first part of the game is "how long is it reasonable to wait for recovery".

The second part is to guess how long I've actually been waiting

Vital stats: Broke down on motorway, towed to the services for onward recovery. About 20 miles from home in a major city. Fwd hatch so no special requirements. Driver only.

On the plus side, I'm safe, it's dry and I have access to food, drink and toilets, so it could be worse!

[Codswallop]

Pfft, stop being so useless and get yourself home.

Use this for inspiration;
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/23/man-stranded-in...

Ps, what car were you in?

[iva cosworth]

Which services ?

[AlpineWhite]

Haha top marks!
See my profile, I'm in my little black hatch.

[bimsb6]

Best option would be to ask in the tvr section ,they would have the most info .

[GoneAnon]

The AA took over 4.5 hours to come and get me in Edinburgh city centre, at night with kids in the car.

I'll guess they've improved and you will see them in about three hours from your initial call.

[bimsb6]

Hope you access to plenty of cash if eating at a service station!

[miniman]

Key questions: where are you, and what recovery company?

[AlpineWhite]

GoneAnon said:

The AA took over 4.5 hours to come and get me in Edinburgh city centre, at night with kids in the car.

I'll guess they've improved and you will see them in about three hours from your initial call.

Almost as long, 4h 10 tonight to finally get a proper recovery from my provider. I expect we'll be having a word tomorrow on the phone!

[AlpineWhite]

iva cosworth said:

Which services ?

Michael Wood, just north of Bristol

[miniman]

AlpineWhite said:

Michael Wood, just north of Bristol

Could be my mate, depending on which company you use.