Thanks for the comments re fuel and fuel additives - I'll bear that in mind for when the car's sorted. I must admit that, on the rare occasions when I have used 'premium' fuel rather than bog-standard supermarket stuff, I haven't noticed any difference. In fact, I have sensed that the car runs slightly better on Tesco's diesel - but don't ask me to analyse that notion scientifically!
The local garage has developed a very good reputation and getting the car booked in is like getting a doctor appointment - they can't see me until a week tomorrow. With any luck, there'll be a cancelled appointment and I'll be able to run the car down there at short notice.
Drat, though …………. I forgot to ask if it was OK to drive the car in the meantime. For carrying-capacity (father's disability scooter), we would prefer to use it for a 250 mile round trip this weekend, mostly on A14/M1. Any thoughts on the wisdom or stupidity of that?
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