Car Insurance question

newbee2433

Hi,

I bought a 2020 Honda Jazz from cargaint last year and opted for a 1 year warranty. Earlier this year I didn't use the car for 15 days during the cold spell and the car was parked in my driveway. Once I came back to drive the car, I found that the brake felt funny and there were a lot of warning indicators on the dashboard. I called AA and took the car to the Honda garage. It so happens that my brake simulation unit is gone and needs to be replaced. The car part is covered under warranty which is good. However the part will not be available till June 2nd this year. Ouch. Happy to have a courtesy car in the mean while.

• The garage doesn't have any spare ones as all the repairs are taking long. There is a long wait for the it, even longer than the repair.
• The company issuing warranty does not give out a courtesy car as it's not part of the policy.
• The insurance company claims that there was no accident so this is not covered their policy. (I have a comprehensive policy with them) 

Realistically what are my options? Didn't know that things are still this bad in the supply chain.

Thank you.

bryanb

Possibly obtain the part on the used parts. Market

Veteransaver

What is a brake simulation unit? Is that the same as the brake servo?

newbee2433

Apparently brake simulation unit is the modern electronic equivalent of brake servo.

newbee2433

bryanb said:

Possibly obtain the part on the used parts. Market

That a bit difficult to obtain from whatever info I have.

TadleyBaggie

Nothing to do with insurance.

mgfvvc

newbee2433 said:

Realistically what are my options?

Unfortunately your options are probably hire cars, taxis, public transport, walking, cycling and scrounging lifts.