Many of the larger breakdown recovery companies will recover your vehicle even if you are not a member, provided you sign up to be a member when they recover you car. This can often work out cheaper than calling out a local company.
The best kind of breakdown cover is to avoid breaking down in the first place! Check your engine fluids regularily (oil, water, brake fluid etc) for signs of leaks or contamination.
I just thought I would add this to the forum, I am sure I have seen a different thread somewhere on here about the same subject i.e. difficult hot starting on a P38 range Rover Diesel with the BMW 2.5 Diesel engine. See below as there isn't enough space here for all the details....View Entire Thread
A useful list of phone numbers and addresses for Recovery Operators in your neighbourhood. Many of these companies do not have a web presence so you will not find them in the Google search results. Simply scan down the list of names and addresses on the page, select a company near you and give them a ring!
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