It is crucial that you exchange contact and insurance details with all parties involved. It is also wise to take pictures and, if possible, jot down any details pertaining to the accident. If the other party involved refuses to exchange details, then be sure to obtain their license plate number as well as a detailed vehicle and driver description.

You need to contact your insurance provider and inform them of relevant details including: how the collision took place; if there are any injured parties and the severity of these injuries; and any damage to vehicles or adjoining property.

It is important that you don’t accept blame for the accident at the scene. This means that you must not sign any statement assuming liability or make verbal commitments to pay for the damages that occurred. You must also never accept money or agree to forget about the accident altogether.

It is important that in advance of any repair work being undertaken, both you and your insurer know how much it will cost. That is why at Jay's Hobby Shop Inc. we are proud of our tradition of working with certified insurance companies to give you, the driver, the most cost efficient means of repairing your vehicle. Our repair cost estimate includes: what repairs are needed, the parts that will need to be repaired or possibly replaced and whether new or second hand parts are being used.