So got in the car this morning and not a lot was happening starter motor wise, yep, the battery was dead. It really shouldn’t be, the car had been still for a couple of days but really, it shouldn’t be dead. Anyway, called the RAC who turned up about an hour later (originally been told two hours, so that was a nice surprise) jump started and all was well with the car, phew! Left it running for 10-15 mins and the RAC man tested the battery and confirmed his suspicions, it was a dud.
18 months old, the battery really shouldn’t be dead but alas it is. Thankfully Halfords have a three year guarantee and thankfully my Mum has been able to find the receipt. Downside is she’s in Oxford and I’m in Reading. Didn’t really want to run the risk of having to call out the RAC this evening when I finish work for two reasons. I’m finishing late anyway and as it’s a known fault they’re reluctant to come out twice for it and there’s no chance of a third strike.
With all this in mind I bit the bullet somewhat and bought a new battery, £60 :O that’s somewhat a dent for the month before Christmas. I’ve spoken to Halfords and all being well, at the weekend when I’m next at my folks, they *should* refund my credit card for the battery today with the receipt for the dud. I hope so, really, quite a lot hope so.
So yeah, kind of an expensive start to the day, thankfully work were all fine about me being late in. Had a review last week and they’re pleased with all I do which is good to hear but that’s another post.
On another note had an email through this morning from moneysupermarket.com, I used them briefly whilst looking for house insurance and their spam can sometimes be interesting! This week it was about reducing car insurance prices, something I’ve been thinking about when it comes to renewal time next summer. Usual stuff on there, nothing particularly spectacular apart from the last paragraph:
Get Married
Married drivers statistically make fewer claims than single motorists perhaps due to the added responsibility of having a family at home, etc. Of course we don’t recommend using the prospect of cheaper car insurance as the reason to pop the question but it is in an added incentive if you’re thinking of doing it anyway.
Pretty cool that 
Dan
17th November 2008
4:05 pm
bad luck Dan! sounds like a stressful morning, felt for you when I saw the twitters! that was quite cheap though, hopefully you’ll get it refunded!