How much will my car insurance go up after a claim?




Everyone knows that the cost of your car insurance is dependent on many factors. The 2 biggest factors are almost certainly your age and your claims history.

Let’s face it, there is not an awful lot we can do about our age. If you are a young new driver, unfortunately statistics show that your inexperience makes you much more likely to have an accident and so your insurance premiums will be high. By the same token, older – more experienced drivers, pose much less risk and so their basic insurance costs will normally be low.

Your claims record or No Claims Bonus/Discount however also has a huge effect on the cost of your insurance – but the difference is, you can do something about it.

Unfortunately, it is impossible to estimate how much your insurance is likely to increase after a claim on your policy, as all insurers will calculate their premiums slightly differently to each other.

But one thing is for certain – one of the best ways to keep the cost your insurance down is to a) be a careful driver and don’t cause accidents and b) Avoid any un-necessary claims for accidents that are not your fault.


But how do I get my car repaired if I am not at-fault?

Even if you were not at-fault for an accident, your insurer will almost certainly require you to pay the excess on your policy before your vehicle will be repaired. In addition to this of course - the cost of your insurance will probably increase due to your non-fault claim.

This is why thousands of drivers every year choose to use our independent non-fault claims service as there is an alternative to a claim on their car insurance.

We provide the assistance that you need to resolve your accident issues and recover the costs on your behalf directly from the insurer of the person at-fault.

So - as are not making a claim on your insurance policy, you have no excess to pay and your no-claims bonus should also remain protected.


Do you provide the same services as an insurer?

Our comprehensive non-fault claims service includes arranging your vehicle repairs, a comparable replacement hire vehicle and even your legal assistance.

Because we are completely independent of your insurer, you are entitled to receive all the services below, regardless of the type of insurance cover you have or the ‘limitations’ of your policy terms.

Our service includes: -

  • A comparable replacement for your damaged vehicle if it is un-roadworthy and/or being repaired

  • Your replacement vehicle is delivered typically within 3 hours (if your vehicle is un-drivable) of accepting your claim

  • Repairs to your vehicle are carried out at one of our UK network of accident repair centres

  • We can alternatively arrange for your repairs to be carried out at a repair centre of your own choice

  • If you need assistance with legal issues such as the recovery of expenses, lost earnings or claims for personal injury



To avoid a claim on your policy - start your non-fault accident claim now, call 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