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Can I have a hug please? I'm really fucking stressed.

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Sobsobsob · 30/11/2018 09:28

My fucking car started making a noise last night, only one street from home. I thought it was air coming out of the tyre. Because I was so close to home I kept going. The street was empty. I got out & all looked well so I left it until this morning so see in daylight. Under the bonnet I can see something is damaged but I've no idea what it is. I called my local garage but they need me to bring the car in. They don't have a pick-up. I don't think the car's safe to drive so I called my insurance to get me to the garage. Turns out I'm not covered! So anything happening from this point forward I have to bear the cost myself in full. I'm reasonably newish to car ownership & can't believe I've fallen into this hole regarding insurance. Today could end up costing me thousands.. I'm so pissed.

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HPLikecraft · 30/11/2018 09:31

Sending you a hug!

Do you have RAC or AA cover?
And what about a mobile mechanic rather than your local garage?

Sobsobsob · 30/11/2018 09:33

The RAC was part of my insurance, so they're coming out now but I have to meet all the costs. £100 to come to the house & take me to the garage. I didn't know what else to do this is the first time this has happened to me.

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Witchend · 30/11/2018 10:15

You want to up your breakdown cover. When we first got it, it didn't cover closer than 2miles to your home. I broke down 2.1miles, which was a bit of a wake up call.

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