Have you been anywhere near Bristol recently? Currently, the toll is: Saab - 3 weeks ago needed a new alternator Saab - last week the alternator/powersteering pump/aircon compressor/water pump drive belt tensioner unit went kerput, taking a couple of pulleys and the belt with it. VFR - Regulator Rectifier went tits up. [1][2][3] [1] I think. The starter turned over a bit slowly this evening. Then, after going from too-much to too-little choke, the engine died. Insufficient battery charge to even engage the starter motor. [2] At least it packed up this week, not in Chépy last weekend. [3] I do believe they all do that, sir.