[Opinion] Drivers Issued Urgent Car Recall Warning as Millions of Britons Unaware of 'Daunting' Vehicle Issues

Drivers issued urgent car recall warning as millions of Britons unaware of 'daunting' vehicle issues

Drivers could face being ripped off if their vehicle is recalled, as millions of motorists are confused about the process of paying for repairs.New data has found that three in five drivers between the age of 17 and 34 believe they need to pay for repairs if their car is included in a recall.This is despite the manufacturer covering the cost of any vehicle repairs or updates that need to take place after it has issued a recall notice.Automakers …

Motoring expert reveals cost confusion over recall repairs amongst young drivers

Motoring expert reveals cost confusion over recall repairs amongst young drivers A Motor Ombudsman study has found that, on average, more than half (60%) of young drivers aged 17 to 34 are of the opinion that they would need to pay for repairs if their car was affected by a recall – a process designed to fix any safety faults at no cost to motorists Over a fifth (22%) of 17- to 24-year-olds would rely on the seller to inform them of any existin…