Why have so many different companies contacted me to handle my insurance claim?

I was rear ended in slow moving traffic and reported it to my insurer who is a broker. Within a few hours I have had offers to repair the car and manage the claim from: My broker My policy underwriter The...

My car was badly damaged while parked - should I claim via my insurer or an accident management firm?

While my car was parked in a retail park car park it was hit and severely damaged by a third party. It is likely to be a write off. I have the third party's insurers details. The third party is obviously...

A car slammed it's door into my 2002 Mercedes - how do I ensure my car isn't written off for minor damage?

Whilst my 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class was parked at the garage today, a van from the business next door smacked its door into my car. I have all the insurance details and they have already alerted their...

I had a no fault accident, but the other party's insurer are impossible to contact - what do I do?

I had an accident in December 2017 that wasn't my fault. The other driver's insurers, Quote Me Happy, are proving impossible to contact. The other driver doesn't seem willing to help. Where do I go from...

Should I claim via my insurer or an accident management company?

Yesterday, I was rear ended at traffic lights. I have the third party's phone number. He did not know his insurer's name and is asking to settle without reference to insurers. The damage to my 2000 Mercedes-Benz...

An accident management firm are forcing me to buy a new car - is this fair?

I was involved in a no fault accident. I took my claim to an accident management company, they gave me a hire vehicle and all was well. My car was written off as Cat N and I was offered a settlement from...

My insurer have handed my claim to an accident management company - should I be wary?

My insurance company, Hastings Direct, have referred me through to Auxillis for repair work and hire car following an accident. The other driver went into the back of me, but he is disputing liability...

An accident left my car damaged but the other driver won't return my calls - now what?

I had a crash over Christmas, luckily I wasn't at fault. He hit me from behind at a roundabout, causing minor damage to my bumper. We exchanged details and agreed not to claim via insurance, but that he'll...

A drunk valet driver crashed my car - how do I claim if he won't report it to his own insurer?

My car was involved in an accident last week. It was being driven by a valet parking driver (driving towards Gatwick to meet us at the airport). My car has been written off and two other cars have been...

The driver of a car I hit is claiming personal injury - should my insurer defend against this fraudulent claim?

In 2016, I was involved in a very minor public car parking collision, accidentally reversing into a car and causing very minor damage to the third party vehicle. We exchanged details at the scene and my...