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The Motor Ombudsman clarifies the position regarding recalls, often misunderstood by younger drivers

11th November 2025

The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (Photographs and all words from The Motor Ombudsman). A Motor Ombudsman study has found that, on average, more than half (60%)1 of young drivers aged 17 to 342 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 … [Read more...]

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