You never suspect that a little run to the town for some Christmas shopping would end with potentially a huge price tag.
Suspect HGF based on the sludge, empty expansion bottle, near total loss of oil, and water on the dipstick.
6 hours waiting for the RAC to recover us, and finally got him walking distance from home.
Didn't suspect a thing when innocently suggesting to my wife let's get a head of the game and get the festive shopping done.
Now to decide DIY, or a mobile, experienced mechanic?
Still, looking good on the back of a recovery truck regardless.