My car broke down from exactly the same symptoms as a week ago.
Actually it broke down 5 fricken times on the way to school.

Didnt make it to school, one of the teacher camecand gave me a lift.
Left the car on the side of the road till this arvo

Im looking for a new (or used) car.
Im in shellharbour area
Keep an eye out

2010 or later
Auto
4cyl hatchback
Would likecto get one for under 10k but...see what happens
: )