When you have a car accident, you might not want to get back on the road right away.  Regardless of how nervous or shaken up you might feel, however, you are going to need access to a car again, and probably sooner rather than later.  You may be unsure of how to progress in the…

Following an accident, you are likely to be working closely with a smash repairer.  The job of a smash repairer is to fix the body of your vehicle and get it back to an as good as new, factory-quality state so that you are able to drive it safely once again.  The smash repairer might…

Being involved in a vehicle collision is traumatic enough. The terrifying moment of the crash will replay in your head over and over. The sound of metal slamming against metal is something you don’t forget easily. You may even have to live with long-term injuries as a result of the crash. To add insult to…

The cost and hassle of car accidents are often extortionate and confusing. It’s even more infuriating if that crash wasn’t actually your fault. You’re left with the immediate damages to cover, and no car while it gets repaired. The only choice is to rent a courtesy car, while yours is in the shop. If the…

The first question you’ll ask after a car accident is, “Is everyone alright?”. But the second is almost always “Who’s fault was that?!” Assigning blame is the most important aspect of determining insurance payouts. Remember, the guilty party is responsible for paying the damages and compensation incurred in the crash. It’s a big hit to…

Having access to a company car is often a wonderful thing. You get to drive some of the best new executive models, and put it all on the company card. You get the keys to a slick new BMW or Mercedes. The company pays for your petrol, maintenance, and insurance costs, while you drive comfortably….

The screech of tires and clunk of metal is terrifying. If you’ve been involved in an accident, then you know exactly what we mean! Nothing can prepare you for that awful moment, and your body goes into shock. A car accident can happen at any time. Whether you’re going 70mph on the motorway, or reversing…

Statistics tell us that we’re all likely to be involved in a car accident at least once in our lives. You can be the most careful driver in the world, but it’s impossible to predict how others will act. One day, you’ll hear the deafening crunch of metal, and you’ll grind to a halt. Yes,…

These days there are more cars on the road than ever before. Traffic is heavier, and drive times are getting longer, causing more frustration and road rage than ever before. The most common car crash in all of Australia as the nose-to-tail, or being rear-ended. When driving too closely behind someone, you lose your ability…

Mobile phone usage while driving has long been reported as dangerous. Studies in the UK and America have reported mobile phone usage to causing as many as one in four car accidents. That’s 25% of all accidents involving improper use of a mobile phone in some way. In Australia, distraction has been identified as a…