Guides, advice, and insights for the road ahead.
Practical reading for drivers, motorbike riders, cyclists and injured people in the UK. No jargon, just clear answers.
Side impact collision — who's at fault?
When the front of one car crashes into the side of another, we call it a side-impact collision. Figuring out who's at fault depends on right of way and due care. Here's what you need to know.
Shannon Smith O'Connell
Drivers shopped for cover in record numbers, but most stayed put
Record motor insurance shopping in H1 2026 left 78% with their insurer. New data also shows a shift towards hybrids and EVs, with implications for repairs.
Chris Roy
Can Accident Management Help After a Hit and Run?
Find out what to do after a hit and run, whether MIB may cover vehicle damage, how your own insurance could help and when accident management may be an option.
Emma Lunn
Accident Management Company vs Insurance: Which Route?
Accident management company vs insurance after a non-fault accident: compare excess, replacement vehicles, repairs and credit terms, and what to check first.
Andrew Franks
Had an Accident in a Motability Car? What Happens Next
Find out what happens after a Motability car accident: who to tell, how repairs are usually arranged, and what may apply if it wasn't your fault.
Shannon Smith O'Connell
Who Pays for Recovery, Storage and Repairs When Using Accident Management Services?
See who may seek recovery, storage and repair charges when using accident management services, when the at-fault insurer may pay and when you could be liable.
Emma Lunn
How the Accident Repair Process Works in the UK
What happens to a car after a UK road accident, from reporting and recovery through assessment, repair approval, paperwork and getting the vehicle back.
Gareth Herincx
What information does an accident management company need from you after an accident?
Accident scene evidence, driver and vehicle details and insurance documents. Find out what an accident management company needs to see after your car accident.
Julie Lockwood
When Should You Contact an Accident Management Company After a Crash?
Find out when you can contact an accident management company after a crash, what to do first and what to consider if your car needs recovery or repairs.
Emma Lunn
What Is an Accident Management Company? A Plain Guide
A plain-English definition of an accident management company: what it may arrange after a car accident, what it is not, and what to check before you sign.
Andrew Franks
Car Accident Management After a Non-Fault Accident: What Happens Next
Non-fault car accident? What to do at the scene, when to report it, what evidence to keep and how recovery, repairs and a replacement car may be arranged.
Graham King
How long do car insurance claims take? Why some take longer than others
Why some car insurance claims take longer: disputed liability, injuries, repair delays and missing information, plus practical steps to keep yours moving.
Emma Lunn
Only 3 in 10 UK drivers very confident swapping crash details
Only 30% of drivers feel very confident swapping crash details. See the survey findings, UK reporting rules and practical steps after an accident.
Shannon Smith O'Connell
Road Traffic Accident Vehicle Recovery: What Does It Involve?
What happens when your car is recovered after a road accident: where it goes, storage and inspection, repair or write-off decisions, and records to keep.
Mark Smyth
Understanding Your Rights After a Road Traffic Accident
Your rights after a road traffic accident in the UK: what you may be able to claim for, how fault is established, and the evidence that supports a claim.
Martyn James
Will a Non Fault Accident Affect Your Insurance Premium?
A non-fault accident can still affect your renewal premium. Find out why, how it differs from your No Claims Discount, and steps that may limit the impact.
Marc Shoffman
Insurer or Accident Management Company? Understanding Your Options
Claiming through your insurer or an accident management company? See how fault, excess, policy terms and eligibility affect which route may suit you.
Alex Heshmaty
What To Do If You Disagree with an Insurer’s Vehicle Valuation
How to challenge an insurer's valuation of your written-off car: ask for a breakdown, gather similar listings, complain, and when the Ombudsman can help.
Indrabati Lahiri
Vehicle Repairs After an Accident: A Complete Guide
What happens when your car is repaired after an accident: inspections, estimates, choosing a garage, manufacturer-approved repairs, delays and collection.
Tim Barnes-Clay
Getting to grips with how car insurance claims work
How a UK car insurance claim works, step by step: reporting, evidence, damage assessment, repairs or a write-off settlement, and who decides who pays.
Tim Wickham
What to Do After A Car Accident: The Ultimate Guide
What to do after a car accident in the UK: steps at the scene, when to call the police, evidence to gather, telling your insurer and how to claim.
Julie Lockwood
What Is Vehicle Accident Management?
Accident management explained: how recovery, repairs and a replacement vehicle work after a non-fault crash, and your legal duties at the scene in the UK.
Corinne McKenna
What does an accident management company actually do?
The services an accident management company provides after a non-fault accident, from recovery and repairs to a replacement car, and when you can use one.
Michelle Power
Credit Hire Myths Every Driver Should Know
Credit hire is not a free courtesy car. Learn how it works after a non-fault accident, who pays, eligibility checks and what to check before you sign.
Michael Hinchliffe
My car was hit while parked, will my insurance go up?
Did someone hit your parked car? Your insurance might go up if you claim through your insurer. Here's what to do, and how to avoid the no-claims hit.
Chris Roy
Accident management vs insurance — which is the better option?
Should you use an accident management company or your insurer after a non-fault accident? Here's a side-by-side comparison.
Andrew Franks
How do accident management companies work?
Accident management companies handle the entire claims process after a non-fault accident — from recovery to replacement vehicle to compensation. Here's how it works.
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