Partner's diesel car "died" last week. Garage has told him the high pressure pump needs replacing and quoted over £700. Just wondered if anyone knew if this sounds right. Seems pricey to me but I know nothing about cars.
For info, garage has now said this is the FIFTH diesel car with the same problem in a week. Apparently the very cold weather is making the diesel thick and older cars (over 8yrs) can't cope with it. Be warned!!
UK diesel hasn't been subject to freezing up for years. They add anti gelling agents at the refinery and adjust the levels according to the weather forecasts. Ask them to explain how cars work in places such as canada where the temps regularly drop to minus 30 / 40. Has he been waiting for the glow plug light to go out before starting?