Any car mechanics here?

Now that you mention it I could do with some too?

If all the oil falls out on the motor way and you hear mad grinding noises is that a bad sign. What about smoke / steam? If the AA man says ‘sorry mate, that’s scrap’ is that a bad sign?

It still starts, makes a very odd noise. Can move too, wouldn’t call it driving, just sort of chugs and bounces along for a few yards before cutting out again?

Are engines cheap, do they do them on CRC?
sorry can't help you..but I'd say Micky would know a few Nortside Mekaniks , him being a Taxi diddler and a race car driver !!