Accident not my fault do I have to make a claim?

Why you may not want to claim on your insurance after a no-fault accident. Compare our services to those provided in your policy, contact us today.

Get free independent alternative advice by calling Car Call today on the number above and compare our services to that of your insurance company after an accident.

It’s up to you. If your policy provides the legal cover and the assistance you require and you are not concerned about the effect your claim may have on your future insurance costs – you may choose to claim on you own insurance policy.

However using our alternative claims assistance allows you to get your vehicle repaired, a suitable replacement and legal assistance all without potentially losing your no-claims bonus and increasing the future cost of your car insurance. Call 02392 484 244 for help and advice.

If you have been involved in a road accident but do not want your insurer to deal with your claim, you will still have to notify them for information purposes only, as failure to do so could invalidate your insurance policy. This however does not stop you from taking advantage of our non-fault claims service.


How does your claims service work?

We operate independently of insurers by providing the help and assistance you need and recovering these costs directly from the at-fault driver's insurer on your behalf.


Does this affect my car insurance policy?

As you are not making a claim on your own insurance policy, you will not have to pay the excess and your no-claims discount should not be affected.


What services do you provide?

We provide a complete range of accident related services to our customers regardless of the type of cover they may have on their vehicles.


Your vehicle will be repaired to its pre-accident condition at an approved accident repair centre and in the meantime you will be provided with a comparable replacement vehicle to use for the duration of the repair process.

A summary of our service:

  • You will be provided with a comparable replacement for your damaged vehicle if it is un-roadworthy and/or during the repair process

  • Replacement vehicles are delivered to your home or place of work typically within 3 hours (if your vehicle is un-drivable) of starting your claim

  • Your vehicles damage will be assessed by an independent automotive engineer

  • Repairs will then be arranged at one of our network of approved accident repair centres or if you have a preference, at a repair centre of your own choice

  • If you also need to recover lost earnings or make an injury compensation claim, the solicitors we work with will be happy to help

  • Our claims team are available 24/7 to answer any questions you may have


To find out more about our service or you would just like some advice, call us on 02392 484 244 and we will be happy to help.

Any policyholder can use this service, and it is your legal right to choose who repairs your vehicle. All assistance offered and information given on this page is provided by Car Call and its partners , no association or affiliation to any particular insurer is intended in any way, and your statutory rights are unaffected.


No need to claim on your insurance

Anyone who has been involved in a road accident has the right to choose who repairs their vehicle. If you were responsible for the accident you were involved in, the company that insures your vehicle would normally deal with your accident claim.

However if you were not at-fault for the accident, you can choose to either claim on your own insurance policy or make a claim independently of your insurer. To find out more call 02392 484 244 and we will be happy to help.

We and our partners help thousands of people make independent accident claims. Our service enables motorists to get the help and assistance they need to resolve their accident related issues, with the costs being recovered directly from the at-fault driver on your behalf.

No excess to pay

Unfortunately even if an accident was not your fault, your insurer will almost certainly require you to pay your excess before any repair is started on your car.

This money should of course be recovered by an insurer at a later date, but with our service - you do not have to pay it at all.

By using our independent claims service, you are not making a claim on your insurance policy and so you will have no excess to pay.

Receive a comparable replacement hire vehicle

Not all insurance policies will include a replacement hire-car for you to use if yours is damaged and unroadworthy. In fact it is typically an 'optional extra' on your policy.

Other policies may offer a 'courtesy car' but this is often just a 'basic' saloon or hatchback which may not be suitable for your needs.

Car Call and its partners will provide a comparable replacement vehicle as part of our service. This means we will endeavour to supply a hire-vehicle that similar to your own in terms of its type, make and engine size.

So whether you drive a small hatchback or a prestige sports car, we will look to provide a similar hire-vehicle that suits your needs.

Manufacturer approved vehicle repairs

If you have been involved in a car accident, the last thing you want to have to worry about is the quality of the repairs to your car. We have a UK wide network of partner approved Accident Repair Centres available to all of our customers.

Many of our accident repair centres are have manufacturer approvals for specific brands, so if you require a manufacturer approved repair centre, simply tell your personal claim handler and they will ensure your vehicle goes to an approved repairer.

Want you vehicle repaired by a specific garage? No problem, we can alternatively use a repairer that you specify.

Legal Assistance

Our partner solicitors provide legal assistance as part of our service. They specialise in motor claims related issues, so you can be assured of the best possible advice and assistance.

They issues they can assist you with include:

  • Recovery of the cost of the replacement hire-vehicle
  • Recovery of the cost of uplifting your damaged vehicle
  • Recovery of all repair costs
  • Recovery of the cost of damaged of personal items
  • Seeking financial compensation for an injury