Know your rights

Had an accident? Know your legal rights

Following an accident, it's your legal right to have your car repaired anywhere of your choice. If you contact your insurance company, they may try to get the repairs done at the lowest possible price without caring as much about the quality of the repair as you do.

Your insurers 'recommended repairer' may not have manufacturer approval or hold a Kitemark approval.

At Motor Bodies Widnes, we will help and guide you through the process of getting your vehicle repaired with the minimum of fuss and inconvenience.

Quite often repairs can be carried out for less than your insurance excess so it makes sense to have a quote for the repairs and you may be able to pay for them yourself and keep your no claims discount on your policy intact.

YOUR CAR. YOUR CHOICE

Make Motor Bodies your first choice of contact after an accident, we will take complete control of your claim for you, from arranging to have your vehicle recovered if non drivable, to liaising with your insurer and arrange a replacement car so you are kept on the road. We can also put you in touch with our legal team should the accident not be your fault to ensure you are not disadvantaged in any way.

Make absolutely certain that if you drive a vehicle brand that we have specific manufacturers approval for that you have it repaired at Motor Bodies Widnes safely to manufacturers standards using genuine parts, paint and only repaired by technicians who have specific brand expertise. Do not leave this to chance, it is your safety, your passengers safety and your asset, look after it.

Things to remember

Being involved in a car accident (even a minor scrape) is an unnerving experience. However, dealing with the consequences, and getting your car repaired properly can be an even bigger headache.

We are here to help and provide all the services to get you back on the road as quick and as safely as possible.

  • Check that you, your passengers and those in other accident vehicles are not injured. If there are injuries call an Ambulance.
  • Turn off the ignitions of all vehicles as a fire precaution. If there is a fire, call the Fire Brigade and Police.
  • Call the police if there are any injuries, or there is major damage and the vehicles are undriveable.
  • If vehicles are driveable, park in a safe location to exchange details. If not, activate warning lights (if workable) and wait in a safe place until police arrive.
  • Complete Accident Details Report, Other Driver's Details and Insurance Request Form and provide a copy to your insurer.

Please feel free to contact us to see how we can help provide the repair service you require. Alternatively use our online estimate form for a free quotation