Direct Accident Management Ltd Reviews 

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TrustScore 2 out of 5

2.2

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

DAMS were able to help me when both the garage that crashed my car and my insurer told me a I was too young to be insured on their hire vehicles. This put me in a really difficult position as I wo... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I made an accident claim over a month ago and am still waiting for the engineer’s report. Unfortunately, there seems to be no way to contact them directly, as I keep being told that someone will get b... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Nevermind dams replying saying they carnt find my case...🤣 This company is a complete pis take. Luckily my claim is finished now, but when I've renewed my insurance recently I've just found out I s... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wish I could score a minus number - as that’s what this company deserve . I own a car body shop and the rep approached my garage claiming to pay higher rates than the insurance companies. I pass... See more

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  1. Car Repair and Maintenance

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Direct Accident was formed in 1996 to assist clients who had been involved in road traffic accidents caused by another party. In that time, we have helped literally thousands of clients by taking away the worry and inconvenience that inevitably result from an accident caused by somebody else. We offer a 24-hour, 7-day a week service with nationwide coverage from our large and varied fleet of vehicles. We have four depots, all of which are located close to the cities’ main arterial roads in; Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool and North London. This allows us to ensure that your replacement hire car or van is with you in most cases the same day. Our dedicated Claims Advisors deal with your claims quickly and efficiently, and thanks to our long-established relationships with repairers, insurance companies and solicitors, we are able to ensure your problems are resolved to your complete satisfaction.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst experience ever

Worst experience ever! I was hit in a car park and liability was admitted by the driver. Copious amounts of paperwork, Ridiculous amount of mistakes in the paperwork. A year later from the date of the repair of my vehicle I am now be taken to court! If your garage recommend them NO NOT USE! I am so stressed with the whole process. The charges for the repair that they are trying to claim for is beyond ridiculous.

23 January 2018
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

Highly recommend. I've been working with DAMS and recommending their service to my customers since my garage opened a year ago. Claire has been a huge support in this first year, and Direct Accident has provided an excellent addition to my business.
Nathan at The Bodyshop Co, Blackwood

14 November 2017
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

Excellent Service, we recommend these to all of our customers who have a non-fault accident & see DAMS as an extension of our business! Our local rep Claire has been a huge support to the development of our business & is practically a member of the family.

3 November 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and professionally run …

Very helpful and professionally run company that look after the vehicle owner and also the body shop doing the repair.
I own endless road garage in Treforest South Wales and I’ve used dams for over a year now and every experience has gone smoothly. Can’t recommend them enough.

2 November 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

NICE SERVICE

NICE SERVICE.

We are pleased with the service we have received. We relied on Bella and she was helpful and professional and is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

24 October 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I will give the feed back to Steeve who …

I will give the feed back to Steeve who is good guy and delivered the curtsy car to my door within time and he did cooperate/guided to me to arranged my curtsy car when my car has accident. he is nice guy and know how to deal the customers in professionally way.

7 August 2017
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

DAMS only interedted if driver accepts immedite blame

Local bike shop suggested I approach DAMS. (They had left fliers at the shop) following road rage incident which wrote off my long distance bike, and to which I have several independent witnesses. police and ambulence involved. Initial contact with Mussy good and I emailed them full pack of info. However they approached both car driver and independent witnesses without any discussion or authorisation from myself, ten declined to act for me since the driver apparently denied any liability.
So I'm Not at all impressed with DAMS. who it appears only want easy life.
So I may use another no win no fee sgent or small claims court. But DAMS were waste of my time

26 June 2017
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service. Had my work van driven into by a lorry! Accident happened at 9am had a replacement hire van by 3pm so I could continue work. They always kept in touch, were up front, direct and helpful along the way. A little more paperwork than just using my insurance company but I meant I didn't have to pay an excess (even up front as it was non fault) and got a good quality hire vehicle for the duration of the claim. I even got to keep the van 10 days after the cheque came through which meant I had time to source a replacement vehicle and didn't have to go without transportation. Would recommend to anyone. Just be mindful there will be more paperwork than using your insurance company but no, excess to pay and no hike in insurance premium either!!

12 June 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service.

I was referred to Direct Accident Management after taking my car to MJT Motors in Bispham, Blackpool after someone ran into my car when it was parked in my Church car park.
From the very start they were friendly and helpful.
Everything was explained to me about the process and a hire car was arranged for me and delivered promptly.
Even the young man who delivered the hire car was lovely (Joshua).
As we were going away on holiday later that week, it was arranged that the car would be collected the day before we flew.
Again the people collecting the car were prompt.
On return from holiday my car was still awaiting 'authorisation' for repair.
On telephoning Direct Accident Management another hire car was arranged and again delivered promptly.
All in all an excellent experience.
The garage repairing my car MJT Body Repairs also provided an excellent service.
Thank you all.
Such service is rare these days.
Keep up the fabulous work.

9 June 2017
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

excellent service from DAMS

We at Scoobyspares in Fleetwood Lancashire have dealt with DAMS for many many years now and they have never let us or our customers down once, the service they provide is excellent they take all the hassle away from the claimant and usually have a courtesy car out within 24 hours, Also our area manager Natalie is great always there to help when needed.

Scott Doherty
Manager @ Scoobyspares Ltd

7 June 2017
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Second to none!

We have been working with DAMS for about a year now and have no complaints whatsoever, they really are second to none. Adele, or area sales manager, is an absolute pleasure to deal with. She visits us on a regular basis and is always professional and brightens up our workshop with a friendly smile. Adele always ensures that we have support through every part of the process and I can't recommend her highly enough.

7 June 2017
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nothing too much trouble!

We have been working together with dams for a few years now,so just a few words to show our appreciation for their continued support with our none fault accident claims,as always a straight forward process hassle free with excellent services. The area sales manager Adele provides regular updates on the claim process even out of working hours. her knowledge and professionalism ensures any queries are dealt with quickly and efficiently. First class service

Alan 24 Hour Or Free.
Barnsley.

7 June 2017
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Saviours - I didn't have the money to pay my excess.

Direct accident- DAMS were great. They helped me when my insurance company were taking too long. I didn't have all the details if the guy that hit me, but direct accident pursued him for me. I got a hire car the next day and I couldn't of been happier. There was more paperwork involved than going through my insurance, but then my insurance company weren't doing anything about it! I got the choice to keep my car when it was written off, and although it's not worth much it means a lot to me. I would recommend anyone to use them if they didn't want to use their own insurance. I couldn't afford my excess so this was brilliant not having to pay. But because the guy that hit me wasn't saying there had been an accident I probably was going to have to pay it with my insurer. I won't loose my no claims bonus either.

5 June 2017
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

WOULD NOT HELP BECAUSE WE WOULD NOT TAKE A HIRE CAR

Was put on to DAMS by our garage after a small accident. The rep asked whether we needed a courtesy car - I said no. She passed our details on to their head office. We went through the entire process with them, getting all sorts of info, documents, etc etc. They went to 'process' our case, then came back and said they wouldn't take it on without a hire car being involved, because 'that is how we make our money'. Total waste of time. And - these people are contributing to all our premiums going up. DAMS encourage people to take courtesy cars - which adds cost to claims - by refusing to help you if you don't.

12 May 2017
Unprompted review
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Reply from Direct Accident Management Ltd

Dear Mr Couchman

We are very sorry that you feel this way, however, we are a credit hire company.

We provide hire cars to victims involved in non fault accidents. I am not sure what you wanted us to do for you if you didn't need a hire car?

It would be like going into a car dealership, giving the sales person your details, you then make a decision not to buy and then when you get home you post on Trustpilot: "When I spoke to the sales person and said I don't want to buy a car now, they had the nerve to say, we only make money when we sell cars"!

We have been hiring car's to clients who have been involved in a non fault accident now for 21 years and have provided services to over 30,000 hirer's, most have been extremely happy with our car hire service, this is illustrated if you look through the hundreds of Trustpilot reviews most of which are 5 Star. Even when you google us the link clearly states: http://prntscr.com/fcppuj "Car Rental Service"

In relation to your comment that Direct Accident Management having a negative effect on your insurance premiums this is unfounded. Our services often allow our clients the opportunity to protect their renewal premium simply by offering an alternative to making a claim on their insurance policy. Our clients also avoid having to pay their insurance excess.

I do hope you receive a satisfactory result with your insurer and they do not increase your premium due to your claim. If in the future you require our car hire services, please do call our hotline number on: 0845 054 1000

Kind Regards

James Slater
Operations Director

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A God send

My local Bodyshop told me about this company. It did sound really impressive so was a little worried. Thankfully I did the right thing and let direct accident handle my crash. I was hand held all the way not sure I could have sorted it all out on my own. The person who hit my car was a little intimidating and direct accident took all the worry away talking to them on my behalf. I did have to do some paperwork but was straight forward and with the help and car they provided I really didnt mind. They do assign a solicitor and I've no issues with them either . I would totally recommend this company I'm an older person who worries but I really didn't need to

11 May 2017
Unprompted review

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