Car stolen start new job Tuesday..help please!

[ShellsBells76]

I just not sure what to do and I'm not thinking straight so need some advice.

I'm due to start a new job on Tuesday. I've waited a long time to get a term time role locally so was very pleased.

Early hours of Friday morning our car was stolen. We only have one car and the job is driving only due to the location, plus I would be dropping younger DD at school and going straight there.

Our insurance only provide courtesy cars for accidents/repairs not stolen cars

So far this weekend due to our car being found and recovered albeit a wreck we have spent over £1000, they are anticipating we will be without a car for 2 weeks and having worked out the cost of hiring a car privately or getting taxis we just can't afford it.

What do I do? If I tell my employer I can only imagine how negatively it's going to look I just can't believe the timing. I haven't slept since Friday...I am having panic attacks which I've never suffered from as I think they will come back to try to steal the car again as they weren't successful and the police said they steal to order so I keep thinking once the cars repaired they'll come back for it....sorry I'm rambling..what would you think of a new employee telling you this?

I 2nd asking round friends or family. I only work 2 miles from home but take my car for convenience as I often have a lot to carry (teacher). Many of my colleagues have a similar drive to work. I would happily lend my car to a friend in your position for a week or two.

Best of luck in your new job.

Take out insurance4hire for £40for the year and then hire a car.
The cheapest I’ve found was Europcar and Ive found them really nice to deal with ( our local branch anyway) . I’ve had a little car for between 12-15 quid a day

BEg steal borrow. Like others,I don’t give you my car in this situation if a friend,and take a bus. Can your partner take a taxi if works closer distance. Can u drop them a5 work and then take car! Just do what’s have to do. Call insurers and tell them situation and ask for authorisation for courtesy car. Be a nuisance and go further up they chain if they do t agree. Just get to work. Don’t prioritise partners job find way round it together. Hope it works out.... n u enjoy job!

If your DH is working from home, get him to take you to work, even if it is early and pick you up. Perhaps, some one can give you a lift home. First impressions count, get to work ! You can buy old banger like Ford for under 1k

Zipcar hire for your first week or two?