Getting a replacement vehicle after experiencing a car accident doesn’t have to be stressful. With No Birds, we extend our car rental services to those who need an accident replacement vehicle while working through an accident claim with their insurance company.
Get back on the road quickly with our range of shiny new rental cars that have 4 or 5-star ANCAP safety ratings and 24-hour roadside assistance included. Whether you were involved in a not at-fault car accident or an at-fault car accident, we will provide an accident replacement vehicle for you at some of the cheapest car hire rates in Sydney and Perth.
Accident Car Hire FAQs
Why choose No Birds for an accident replacement vehicle?
Car accidents can usually leave your car out of action for weeks or even months. With a No Birds accident replacement vehicle, you can easily carry on with your day-to-day tasks while you wait for your original vehicle to be roadworthy again. Our 7-day+ rates are some of the cheapest in the market, giving you peace of mind when you need it most.
How to get a rental car after an accident?
Whether you are responsible for the car accident or not, getting a replacement car after an accident doesn’t need to be difficult. At No Birds, we have eight large locations around Perth and Sydney and with a fleet of over 3,000+ new cars, you have a wide range of accident replacement vehicles to choose from.
If you’ve been in an accident and need a hire car, get started with our simple online booking platform. Click on the link in your Rental Reservation Confirmation email to easily modify your booking. With our self-service portal, you can:
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Change your vehicle, pick-up and drop-off times, or location
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Add or remove optional extras
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Modify name, contact phone number, and email.
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Cancel a booking
Do you offer rental cars to anyone or your customers only?
Clients need to book with us directly to hire a car after an accident. This keeps our costs down and eliminates commissions and the need for middlemen.
Who pays for a hire car after an accident?
Insurance will often cover the cost of a hire car after an accident, but not always. If you are at-fault, your car insurance may cover a rental car depending on your policy. If you are not at-fault, you can generally claim your car rental costs from the at-fault party. However, the insurance claim process can be complex, especially when dealing with the at-fault driver's insurer.
It is best to be mindful when claiming car hire after accident costs that the at-fault party may:
- Dispute fault
- Not have insurance
- Dispute the car rental cost as being reasonable
- There is normally a 3-7 day lag between incurring a Toll and the Charge.
It's better to keep the car rental costs low to improve your chances of recovery and to minimise your out-of-pocket if recovery fails.
Does the insurance company organise the hire car after an accident?
You will need to book your accident replacement car directly through us. Insurance companies will organise and recommend their preferred car rental supplier, however; you can use any car rental company - subject to reasonable cost. We do not currently have car rental arrangements with any insurance company.
Credit Hire companies, such as Acorn, generally charge up to 5 times our daily charges, but will handle the recovery process.