Accident Repairs What To Do
Accidents & What to do Next
If you have an accident there are some things you must do by law. They come from the Road Traffic Act(s) These are set out in the Highway Code and also in many road atlas's and other publications for drivers.
Just to remind you, the Highway Code says:
If you are involved in an accident which causes damage or injury to any other person , or other vehicle, or any animal (horse, cattle, ass, mule, sheep, pig, goat or dog) not in your vehicle, or to roadside property you MUST:
1. Stop
2. Give your own and the vehicle owner's name and address and the registration number of the vehicle to anyone having reasonable grounds for requiring them;
3. Call US 1st For Assistance Wrexham 01978 720074 or Queensferry 01244 821031
4. Emergency out of hours assistance is available to you should you be unable to drive the car. If you require this service call 0845 249 0043
5. If you do not give your name and address at the time of the accident, report the accident to the police as soon as reasonably practicable, and in any case within 24 hours.
6. If another person is injured and you do not produce your insurance certificate at the time of the accident to the police or to anyone who with reasonable grounds has requested it, you MUST also:
7. Report the accident to the police as soon as possible, and in any case within 24 hours;
8. Produce your insurance certificate to the police either when reporting the accident or within seven days at any police station you select.
The conditions in your policy say that you must not admit liability. Even saying 'sorry' can be taken as admission of guilt. IT IS NOT UP TO YOU TO DECIDE WHO IS TO BLAME. Leave that to your insurers and if necessary the law courts. Also, the police do not decide who is to blame. If they are involved they will be collecting evidence to determine if a criminal offence has taken place and if so, reporting this to the Crown Prosecution Service. If they have evidence to prosecute someone for a driving offence the chances are that the same evidence proves an act of negligence in a civil court.
Our experienced estimators will complete a fully priced estimate using computerised estimating systems and digital imaging. They will also look beyond the obvious damage to ensure all repairs can be agreed with your insurer in advance. The estimate can then be electronically transmitted to insurers where required, thereby speeding up the claims & repair process.
In the event of the vehicle being immobile we can come TO YOU to do the estimate.
REMEMBER: Under the terms of most insurance policies only ONE estimate is required and its YOUR right to have YOUR vehicle repaired where YOU want it. You can request an estimate by CONTACTING US here
Warranty
All of our work carries a 3 year workmanship guarantee. We use genuine manufacturer sourced parts that carry their relevant manufacturer backed warranties to ensure total peace of mind.
Courtesy Services
We can arrange to collect and deliver your vehicle where required. Courtesy cars can be supplied dependant on insurance and age restrictions in addition we can hire vehicles from cars to trucks via our extensive hire fleet
FREE Visual Health Check
We carry out a free 33 point visual health check to provide you with a report on the condition of your vehicle both mechanically and cosmetically whilst its in for accident repairs.
Let Lindop Toyota look after your car, we will return it to you in pristine condition, give us a call on Wrexham 01978 720074 or Queensferry 01244 821031
