Weather conditions can greatly increase your chances of being involved in a car accident. Rain can be a contributing factor in many car accidents, particularly if you live in a usually dry area or it has been a long time since it’s rained. This means that people may not have much experience driving in wet…

If someone has been injured or died as a result of a car accident, then it must be reported to police. However, even if the accident was only minor, it’s a good idea to always report it to your insurance company. Even if you do not intend to claim the accident on your own insurance,…

Firstly, after any car accident the first thing you should do is determine whether anyone has been injured in the crash. If so, apply first aid where appropriate and call for help where necessary. In Australia, the police must be called for any accident where a person has been injured. You must also call the…

Even the most careful drivers can be involved in a car accident. Firstly, the most important thing is not to admit liability or blame yourself publically. Even if you feel you were at fault, it’s important to protect yourself should legal concerns be raised surrounding the accident. After you have been involved in a car…

Many people assume that most accidents happen on the open highways, the potential drowsiness or repetitiveness of a long drive causing most accidents. You may be surprised to know that in fact most accidents occur within 40 kilometres from home. Experts think the relaxation that comes from driving a familiar route lulls us into a…

The best way to avoid a car accident is to stay continually aware of your surroundings. Keep your eyes scanning the traffic and conditions ahead of you – not just the car in front but other drivers all around you. This gives you the opportunity to see a problem early enough to react to it….

What can be just as frustrating as a car accident is when your vehicle breaks down, especially when you are in a hurry and on your way to something important. It can be the difference between a good week and a bad week. At Acorn, we provide complimentary courtesy cars to those who are involved…

Being involved in a car accident isn’t fun, and sometimes it’s downright dreadful. What can make it worse is if you’re car is damaged in the accident and needs repairing or replacing, leaving you without a vehicle for a sometimes extended period of time. This is especially frustrating when you’re not the person who caused…

What if you are involved in a car accident while you’re driving one of our courtesy cars? It’s a reasonable question to ask and there have been many instances where our customers have had an accident while driving one of our courtesy vehicles. This is understandable given that a Crash Index report released by AAMI…

In this article we will take you through our courtesy car policy as it relates to fuel. However, before we delve into that, we thought we would explore the different petrol grades that are currently available on the market and explain why you might use one grade over another. We’ve all rolled up to the…