Accident Car Hire
No Cost Service For UK Drivers
Need A Courtesy Hire Vehicle After A Non Fault Accident?
Sometimes car accidents are simply unavoidable, Compass Hire are post non fault accident car hire, replacement vehicle and vehicle damage claim specialists. Compass Hire help drivers involved in non-fault road traffic accidents throughout the UK get back on the road quickly.
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One of the most important services you may require is the provision of an immediate temporary replacement courtesy hire car after an accident. The courtesy hire car is provided whilst your own vehicle is off the road due to the accident damage sustained. You keep our vehicle until your vehicle claim is settled or your car is repaired.
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Post Non Fault Accident Car Hire
With our dedicated post accident car hire and vehicle claim teams (available 24 hours a day) we are ready to help at any time. Hire vehicles are delivered directly to you, with a targeted delivery time of 3 hours from acceptance of instruction. Vehicles are delivered to anywhere in the UK (Including Scotland and Northern Ireland).
Need A Temporary Hire Car After A Non Fault Car Accident?
If you are reading this following a road traffic accident that was not your fault and you are not sure what to do, simply contact a member of our team. We are happy to help explain all your options, the vehicle claim process, and if required arrange an immediate like for like courtesy car hire, van or motorcycle, to get you back on the road today.
All hire vehicle types available, if you need a prestige vehicle, van, commercial vehicle, or a motorcycle, simply click the relevant page from our menu to view service page: Prestige courtesy vehicles, vans, motorcycle and standard vehicle types available today at no cost to you or your insurance company.
Note, Insurance companies can offer a similar service so do check what you are entitled to and decide which service provider will best meet your requirement. If you're no sure of your option please call a member of our team today.
Vehicle Claim Service After A Non Fault Car Accident
Compass Hire can also help with your vehicle damage claim.
If you have been involved in a non fault car accident and need a like for like replacement hire vehicle after an accident, or help with your vehicle claim, Compass Hire can assist you. It's a simple one call service, we do the rest.
Non Fault Accident Car Hire
Call: 0800 321 7320
Immediate Call Back Complete the vehicle accident car hire call back request. A member of our team will be happy to assist you.
Car Accident Services:
- Accident Car Hire
- Accident Van Hire
- Prestige Courtesy Cars
- Courtesy Motorcycles
- Vehicle Claims
Can I Receive A Courtesy Car Or Post Accident Hire Car After A Non Fault Accident?
Yes you can, Compass Hire specialise in supplying post accident car hire services. Our replacement car hire and courtesy vehicles after accidents are provided based upon the accident circumstances, and the customer's individual requirement for hire vehicle.
For independent advice and consumer information on post accident car hire services like Compass Hire click this link to the UK Governments Citizens Advice Page. .
Non Fault Accident Car Hire
If the vehicle accident was not your fault, you are entitled by law (specifically English Tort Law) to recover all your costs and expenses from the at fault drivers insurance company. This includes the cost of a like for like replacement vehicle as well as any other losses you may sustain as a direct result of the accident. You are entitled to be put back in the same position as you were before the car accident happened.
No Cost Temporary Hire Car After Accident
Compass Hire provide a seamless service ensuring you have no financial worries at all. When you appointed Compass Hire to help we take care of everything. All service costs and claim directly from the negligent parties insurance through the means of a direct claim. As a result the service is provided at no cost to you or you insurance company.
My Insurance Cover Type, Can I Use The Compass Hire Accident Car Hire Replacement Vehicle Service?
Yes, regardless of your insurance cover type, fully comp or third party, you do not have to claim with your insurance if the accident was not your fault. Compass Hire provide an alternative route to claim your vehicle damage and ensure you receive a like for like temporary replacement post accident hire car. You remain entitled to keep the courtesy hire car whilst your own vehicle is off the road and until your vehicle claim is settled.
Most insurance companies offer a similar service so check your policy to discover what you are entitled to. Once you select which service provider will best meet your requirement be sure to progress your hire vehicle request at the earliest opportunity, this is because vehicle claim delays will effect your entitlement to a courtesy hire car or credit hire vehicle.
I Have Fully Comp Insurance, Will I Receive A Courtesy Vehicle Or Hire Car After An Accident? Can I Use Compass Hire?
Yes, Compass Hire can help you with the provision on a like for like courtesy hire vehicle and full vehicle claim services. If you have fully comprehensive insurance many people believe everything is covered, hence "Fully Comprehensive" this is not always true, You may be covered for the repair to your vehicle, and a small courtesy car may be provided by the garage chosen by your insurer.
If you claim with your own insurance and your car is written off, often you may not be provided with a vehicle by your insurer unless you have an additional policy for courtesy car / hire car cover. You will typically be waiting for your insurance company to pay the vehicle pre-accident value (write off value) for 2-4 weeks. This means the cost of hiring a vehicle would be such a financial burden most drivers will simply have to go without a vehicle, or accept an unsuitable temporary small vehicle.
However, after a non fault vehicle accident you remain entitled, by law, to a like for like hire car after an accident. The hire car is fully paid for by the at fault drivers insurance company inline with standard ABI rates. So after a non fault car accident there is no reason to compromise or sustain any inconvenience when it comes to obtaining a temporary courtesy hire car.
Most insurance companies offer a similar service so check what you are entitled to and decide which service provider will best meet your requirement.
Compass Hire No Cost Alternative Claim Option To Claiming With Your Insurance Company
If you need a replacement hire vehicle or want to to claim for your vehicle, Compass will help provide these services today. We provide a suitable like for like replacement vehicle via our accident car hire service, the hire car/courtesy car will remain with you until you receive cleared funds for your own vehicle write off value, or until such time your vehicle is fully repaired.
We can provide post accident hire only, or take over full conduct of the vehicle damage claim therefore avoiding the need to claim on your own policy at all. As a result you pay no excess, Compass simply provide a quick and efficient alternative way to get back on the road and settle your vehicle claim. Most insurance companies can offer a similar service so do first check what you are entitled to and decide which service provider will best meet your requirement.
Post Non Fault Vehicle Accident Helpline
Call: 0800 321 7320
Post Non Fault Accident Car Hire & Vehicle Claims Service Open 24 hours a day.
Our Services
- Vehicles available 7 days a week
- Accident Car Hire
- Vehicle Accident Repair
- Vehicle Claims
- Prestige Vehicle Service
- Nationwide & Open 24hrs
- Courtesy Vans After Accident
- Courtesy Motorbikes After Accident
How Long Do I Keep The Temporary Replacement Post Accident Hire Car / Courtesy Car?
Post non fault road traffic accident car hire and courtesy car service keeps you on the road until your own vehicle claim is resolved. We provide you with a like for like replacement hire car after the accident to keep you on the road in a suitable vehicle matching your own vehicle in terms of specification and size. Our service is structured ensure the replacement hire vehicle is arrange with as little possible disruption to the customer.
You keep the replacement vehicle until your own vehicle claim is settle. This means you will usually keep the hire car after the accident until such time that your own vehicle is fully repaired and returned, or until you receive settlement of your own vehicles agreed pre-accident value. Claiming car hire after an accident is a simple process. If you need help or advice following a non fault road traffic accident speak to Compass Hire.
What Type Of Temporary Hire Vehicle Will I Receive With The Compass Hire Post Accident Car Hire Service?
Compass Hire provide a true like for like temporary replacement vehicle service. We ensure you receive a hire car or courtesy vehicle which is of similar size and specification to your own vehicle. We manage our own vehicle fleet which is continually updated, ensuring we hold an expansive range hire cars and all vehicle types ready for direct delivery whenever required.
If you have a prestige vehicle Prestige Vehicle, a Vans or Commercial Vehicle, licensed - plated vehicle taxi, or motorcycle, we will have the right post accident temporary replacement vehicle available for you.
Compass Hire Opening Times and Car Hire / Courtesy Car Delivery:
Compass Hire operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with full post non fault accident car hire replacement vehicle delivery available Monday to Saturday. Limited vehicle delivery services are available on Sunday for insurance broker referred hire requests. Temporary vehicles will be provided on a Sunday and replaced with a like for like suitable vehicle during normal hours of business. Vehicle deliveries are carried out between 7:30am and 8pm Monday to Friday, Saturday between 7:30am and 2:30pm. For Saturday deliveries it is advised to request hire before 10am to ensure same day delivery. Call our 24 hour vehicle accident helpline for further details and assistance with new accident hire requests / vehicle damage claims.
Car accident and need a temporary hire car after accident? What are the conditions required for the accident car hire service?
Compass Hire require hirers to hold a full in date valid driving license, we can provide replacement car hire after a non fault accident to anyone aged between 17 and 85 years, with more than 3 months driving experience. Post accident car hire vehicles are provided fully insured and cover the same drivers listed on your own vehicle insurance policy
Compass Hire will require sight of the hirers driving license and a copy of the same, together with proof of address (this can be a copy of a utility bill, bank statement or similar documentation) proof of vehicle ownership. All hire requests are subject to car hire suitability of service checks, this is done to ensure that the post accident car hire is correct solution given the accident circumstances and customers status. In carrying out the pre-car hire check process, we ensure that our customers protected and their best interests are looked after.
What is Accident Car Hire And Credit Hire?
Accident car hire companies provide courtesy cars and 'like for like' car hire services to people after they have been involved in a vehicle accident that was not their fault. The vehicles are provided for the time it takes for the customers own vehicle claim to be resolved. For independent consumer advice visit this link to the UK Governments Citizens Advice page for details of post accident car hire services
And remember, most insurance companies offer a similar service so check what you are entitled to and decide which service provider will best meet your requirement.
Benefits of Using The Compass Hire Services For Temporary After Accident Car Hire And Vehicle Damage Claims
With no policy excess to pay, Compass Hire can be the best option after a non fault car accident. By claiming directly off the third party's insurance no claim being made against your own policy.
We offer alternative claims route to your car insurance. You have full options over vehicle repairs, you select the repair centre. Vehicle damage and write off claims are settled accurately with detailed reporting ensuring correct vehicle valuation.
Our post accident car hire and vehicle claims service teams are structured to provide personal service, we appoint each customer with a personal file handler who takes ownership of you file until settlement. All Post accident car hire vehicles are provided on a like for like basis. This guaranties your temporary replacement hire car or courtesy vehicle is suitable and fits all your requirement and is of the same standard as your own vehicle. Most insurance companies offer a similar service so check what you are entitled to and decide which service provider will best meet your requirement.
Who Pays for The Post Accident Car Hire Service?
Compass Hire offer post accident car hire and temporary vehicles to customers after non fault accidents, so how does this work? The hire car after an accident is provided to you. For independent advice on regulated post accident car hire and credit hire companies like Compass Hire visit this link to the UK Governments Citizens Advice Page for independent consumer advice.
Claiming Car Hire After An Accident
Claiming car hire after an accident is made simple with Compass Hire. If the accident was not your fault you are entitled to claim for car hire whilst your vehicle claim is processed. We provide car hire after the accident in line with your entitlement. This means you keep the vehicle until your vehicle claim is settled.