Need a Hire Car After an Accident in London?

Have you, or someone close to you, been involved in a non-fault vehicle accident on London’s roads?

In Greater London, there are 6.8 million private vehicle trips made daily leading to multiple accidents, which can leave victims unsure of what to do next when they can’t afford for their life to stand-still.

We understand that having no vehicle can be hugely restricting for many in their day-to-day lives. That’s why at Winns, as part of our one-stop-shop service, we provide a like-for-like hire car after an accident in London, to keep you on the move in the capital.

Can you make a claim if you need a hire car after an accident in London?

If you have been involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault then you can make a claim for the injuries sustained, the repairs required to your damaged vehicle and/or the use of a credit hire car after an accident in the London area.

As long as the third party is insured – there are cases when you can claim against an uninsured driver, but these are based on numerous factors – then you can claim through Winns, who will get you back on the road within four working hours.

You don’t need multiple areas to your claim to start proceedings; if your car is damaged and you need it repaired, following a non-fault accident, then Winns can sort those repairs and help you claim a credit hire car after an accident until your vehicle is ready.

How to make a claim?

Claiming a credit hire car after an accident in London is straightforward and simple, with the help of Winns. Instruct our team to process your claim and we will provide the expert guidance and assistance you need from start to finish. To get started, contact us through Live Chat (available 7am - 7pm every day), or by requesting a call-back using the form at the top of this page. If you’d rather ring us directly, we are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 0800 988 6288.

Who pays for the hire car after an accident?

When you make a claim with the prospect of needing a credit hire car, your first question, naturally, would be ‘who pays for the hire car after an accident?’. The costs are recoverable from the third party. That doesn’t mean the actual person involved in the accident, who was at fault; it relates to their insurance provider. You would have no up-front costs to pay when liability is accepted by the other side, and Winns would take the stress and hassle out of the claims process by arranging repairs.

What do I do after an accident?

Following a road traffic accident, it can be a distressing and confusing time for those affected. Questions in your mind will invariably focus on ‘what do I do next?’ ‘How can I get my car repaired quickly?’ and ‘what do I do now my car is off the road?’

In the immediate aftermath of an accident;

• It is crucial, first and foremost, to get everyone to safety, away from the incident.
• Once this has been achieved, contact the relevant emergency services, with the police needing to be called and, potentially, the ambulance service depending on the severity of the accident.
• It is an important step to exchange details with the other driver and record what happened from your perspective, including the context of the accident (road layout, weather conditions, the flow of traffic, actions conducted by yourself and the third party, your view of the incident).
• If it’s safe to do so, take photos of the accident scene along with any damage to the vehicles involved.
• Call Winns. If you need a vehicle following an accident, we can provide a credit hire like-for-like replacement which we aim to have delivered to you within four working hours.

Thousands of people have turned to Winns before their insurer and reaped the benefits of doing just that, including:

I had an accident on a Friday night. On the Saturday, Winns had arranged for my car to be collected and stored over the weekend and a hire car so that I wasn’t left without a car to get back to work on Monday morning...Great work done so far and thank you.

Andrea Lopes-Watson

Spoke to a lovely lady called Joanne who was very lovely throughout the call and was very thorough and professional. Within 5 minutes of the call ending I've already received a call arranging for my car to be collected and a [hire] car given to me whilst essential work is carried out due to the damage occurred to my vehicle from no fault of my own.

Emma

Very rapid response to me reporting an accident that was not my fault. They have organised everything quickly and seamlessly to minimise the disruption in my life. They even did a follow up call to check I had everything I needed from them and to check that I was okay because of the extent of the damage.

Rebecca

Talk to Winns if you need a hire car after an accident in London by using our Live Chat service, or you can request a call back using the form at the top of this page. Alternatively, you can ring 0800 988 6288.

Why make car hire claims in London with Winns?

Our team are dedicated to providing a one-stop-shop for accident management. From the moment you instruct us, we will arrange for the recovery of your damaged vehicle and its transportation to a garage, and its subsequent storage. While this is taking place, we will provide you with a like-for-like replacement for your vehicle – an extensive range of specialist vehicles is also available should that be required – within four working hours.

As part of our comprehensive service, we can, if your situation needs it, process a claim for any injuries sustained in the accident, through our team of personal injury specialists, as well as arrange treatment for said injuries. While this is happening, no up-front costs will be paid by you, with any costs incurred being recovered from the third-party insurer.

One stop shop. One call made by me and in no time recovery was arranged and replacement vehicle organised for next day. Great no messing around service!

Rob

Alex dealt with my incident well. I found him really helpful and he gave me the best advice on what to do. I am really grateful in the company sorting a hire car out the same day

 Megan

Very helpful and very friendly operators! Arranged recovery and a hire car within an hour of picking up the phone

Paul

Car hire claims FAQs

How soon can I get a credit hire vehicle after an accident?

If you need to use a credit hire car after an accident, Winns will deliver one to you within four working hours of your instruction. The aim is to get you back on the road as quickly as possible, minimising disruption to your day-to-day life.

What happens if you crash a credit hire vehicle?

All credit hire vehicles are covered by fully comprehensive insurance policies, with an additional Collision Damage Waiver applied which means you don’t need to pay the excess should you have an accident after your original incident.

How do I get reimbursed for a credit hire vehicle after an accident?

As long as liability is accepted by the third-party insurer and you were not at-fault for the accident, and you cooperate with your file hander, then all costs incurred will be recovered from the insurance company of the third party. In these circumstances, you would have no up-front costs to pay.

Talk to Winns if you need a hire car after an accident in London by using our Live Chat service, or you can request a call back by using the form at the top of this page. Alternatively, you can ring 0800 988 6288.