[ZenGum]

I don't think my insurance will spring for a rental.

(a) I don't think that's in my policy.
(b) It wasn't crashed, just bollocksed up by a mechanic. I don't think that is covered.

I will give them a call just in case.

I'm in the RAA (AAA to youse, I think) and my next move (after venting here) will be to get some legal advice from them.


ETA: Well it doesn't have to be this very car, but i was planning some driving and hiking holidays and an all-wheel drive wagon that I can sleep in the back of was part of those plans.