Post-collision
Accident Damaged Car Recovery Across Birmingham
Being involved in a collision is stressful enough without then having to work out how to get the car away from the scene. If your car isn't driveable — a wheel's been knocked out of line, a door won't shut properly, fluids are leaking, or there's simply too much damage to know if it's safe — it needs recovering rather than driven.
We recover accident-damaged vehicles across Birmingham, Solihull, Sandwell and the Black Country, and can work to your instructions or your insurer's if a claim is already underway, taking the car to a repairer, your home, or a secure storage location.
Safety first at the scene
If anyone's injured, call 999 first. Once everyone's safe, move to the side of the road if it's possible and safe to do so, put hazard lights on, and use a warning triangle if you have one and it's safe to place. Exchange details with anyone else involved and take photos of the scene and damage if you're able to.
Deciding if the car is driveable
Even if the damage looks fairly cosmetic, it's worth checking for fluid leaks, a wheel that's visibly out of alignment, warning lights, or anything rubbing or scraping before considering driving even a short distance. If in doubt, treat it as undriveable rather than risk making things worse or being unsafe on the road.
- Any fluid leaking underneath — don't drive it
- A wheel or tyre visibly damaged or misaligned — don't drive it
- Airbags deployed — the car needs professional assessment before driving
- When genuinely unsure, treat the car as undriveable
Working with your insurer
If you've already reported the accident to your insurer, they may have their own recovery arrangements or a preferred repairer. We're happy to recover to wherever you or your insurer specify, and can provide details of the job if your insurer needs confirmation of where the vehicle has been taken.
What happens next
Depending on the extent of damage, the car might go to a bodyshop for repair, to a secure storage yard while an insurance assessment is carried out, or to your home if you'd rather deal with the claim in your own time. We can talk through the options based on your situation.
Questions we get asked
Should I call you or my insurer first after an accident?
If anyone's injured, call 999 first. Beyond that, either order works — we can recover the car whether or not you've spoken to your insurer yet.
Can you take the car straight to a bodyshop?
Yes, we can recover to a bodyshop, your insurer's approved repairer, your home, or secure storage — whatever's needed.
What if the police are dealing with the scene?
We can coordinate with attending officers if needed and wait until the car is cleared to be moved.
Will you take photos or document the vehicle's condition?
We're happy to note obvious damage, but for insurance purposes it's best if you or the police document the scene and damage directly where possible.
Been in a collision and need the car moved?
Call 07402 666 687 — we'll recover your car safely and take it wherever you or your insurer need it.