Does anyone remember ?

[Velgreeno]

Hey folks . I got thinking does anyone remember about 10 or so years ago on fb too i think, there was a network of VW folks up and down the Uk that helped if someone broke down. I dont know how it worked but if you broke down somewhere in the UK whoever was near by could be contacted and they would try to help. I have no idea if its still going but i can remember it was a really good thing at the time and folks did actually help out and get sorted. Im just thinking would it be a good thing to have today or are folks just complacent RAC or AA..

 

[ozziedog]

I’m half remember ing something like that. It was also a map for-want of a better word of where you might also find professional help like garages near to towns etc. Got a sneaky feeling it might have been on here or maybe VZI,,, haven’t been there in a while.

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,I’ll have a search about.

 

[sparkywig]

It was on the now defunct JK forum.

 

[shiddot]

We had this app installed when we went to France a few years ago (fortunately didn’t need to use it):

https://savemyvwtrip.com/?lang=en
Sadly, it appears that the app is no longer available – however, there is still a map of specialists across the UK and Europe which might be useful.

 

[NickP]

We had this app installed when we went to France a few years ago (fortunately didn’t need to use it):

https://savemyvwtrip.com/?lang=en
Sadly, it appears that the app is no longer available – however, there is still a map of specialists across the UK and Europe which might be useful.

Thanks for this. I've a road trip into Europe in September. Combining love for my bus with my love of horses - Maybe I can sneak a cheval back home!

 

[pierrox]

Sadly, it appears that the app is no longer available

Still works, but you need an account (it's free) to use it.
There is also the very popular https://vw-camper.fr website

 

[Mike F]

In my experience if you park with hazards on in a VW the next VW to pass is likely to stop. Had it happen just the other week. I even had someone check when I stopped on the Breeze once to watch cars and vans go past.

 

[JLT]

For me, it was the sight of a bus parked on the side of the road with its engine compartment hatch open. (VW beetles the same.) Even if it wasn't the cause of the breakdown, it was a sign that the driver needed help.

 

[fallingoffalot]

I think that's always been a thing, I had a late bay in 1993 and it was the custom to stop for other broken down buses. And everyone did the VW wave.