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Vehicle recall: Courtesy car, compensation, cost cover & repair time limit

Submitted by Amy Clarke on Thursday 24th July 2025

Published on Wednesday 6th August 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Friday 6th February 2026

Signatures: 761

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Cars ~ Compensation ~ Cost ~ Courtesy ~ date ~ Debt ~ drivers ~ Driving ~ Finance ~ Guaranteed ~ insurance ~ Loss ~ month ~ Offered ~ paying ~ Pressure ~ risk ~ Safety ~ Tax ~ time limit ~ time limits ~ Transport ~ URGENT ~ Vehicle ~ weeks

Petition Action

Vehicle recall: Courtesy car, compensation, cost cover & repair time limit

Petition Details

Require car manufacturers to provide courtesy cars or compensation when issuing ‘do not drive’ recalls. We think support must include alternative transport, cover for ongoing costs, and compensation for stress and inconvenience. Set a legal repair time limit.

Additional Information

Drivers affected by urgent safety recalls may be left without transport for weeks or months, while still paying insurance, tax, and finance. Some may be in debt or at risk of job loss. Towing and courtesy cars may not be offered, and there’s no guaranteed fix date. We think this is causing serious stress, hardship, and financial pressure.


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