🚨 UK Drivers Alert: Don’t Ignore This Critical Letter! 🚨
If you’ve got a Citroën or DS vehicle, listen up! A whopping 168,000 drivers have been hit with “do not drive” notices due to a major airbag recall. Ignoring this could slam you with a hefty £2,500 fine, 3 points on your licence, or worse. Yikes!
BBC Morning Live’s Louise Minchin has warned drivers not to shrug off those letters in the post. The airbags in question, manufactured by now-defunct Takata, may explode and send metal shards into your car. That’s definitely not a risk worth taking!
Here’s what you need to do:
1. **Check Your Mail:** If you’ve received this notice, do NOT drive your car until it’s repaired.
2. **Visit the DVSA Website:** Use your vehicle registration to confirm if you’re affected.
3. **Contact Citroën UK:** Check your vehicle using the VIN tool or call their Recall Helpline at 0800 917 9285.
4. **Book Your Repair ASAP!** Once you’ve got your car booked, Citroën offers up to £22/day compensation for alternative travel. Keep those receipts from public transport handy!
Customers across the UK, like Linda and Sandra, are voicing their frustrations over repair delays, but Citroën is working with its network to address this as quickly as possible. Stellantis, the parent company, is pulling out all the stops to make safety their top priority.
If you’ve bought your car on finance or are simply not satisfied, legal advice suggests putting your complaints in writing and reaching out to the Motor Ombudsman if needed. You have rights, so document everything meticulously.
Stay safe and share this info with anyone who might be affected. 🚗💨💼 #CitroënRecall #DriverSafety #TakataAirbags #StayInformed