Petition · Department for Business and Trade

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

Closed 761 signatures

What the petition asks

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.
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.

Timeline

6 Aug 2025 Petition opened for signatures
6 Feb 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 761
Status Closed
Department Department for Business and Trade
Opened 6 Aug 2025
Closed 6 Feb 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 2 Aug 2026.