Not-at-fault accident repair
Not your fault?

Not at fault? Your repairs & hire car could cost you nothing.

If someone else caused the accident, you’re entitled to have your car repaired and to a hire car while it’s off the road, at no cost to you. We handle the whole process.

  • Free like-for-like hire car
  • Typically no excess to pay
  • We recover the costs from the at-fault insurer

Check if you’re covered

Send your details and we’ll let you know what you’re entitled to.

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No obligation. We typically reply the same business day. Or call (03) 5918 2609.

What it means for you

When you’re not at fault, you shouldn’t be out of pocket

A free hire car

Stay on the road with a like-for-like replacement vehicle while yours is being repaired, at no cost to you.

No excess to pay

When you’re not at fault, you shouldn’t be out of pocket. There’s typically no excess for you to pay.

No claim on your insurance

We can recover the costs directly from the at-fault driver’s insurer, so your premium and no-claim bonus stay protected.

Repairs at no cost to you

Your car is repaired to factory standard and the at-fault party covers the bill. You just approve and collect.

How it works

Sorted in four simple steps

1

Tell us what happened

Call us or send the form with your rego and any details you have about the other driver or their insurer.

2

We arrange your hire car

We organise a like-for-like hire car so you’re not left without a vehicle.

3

We repair your car

Your vehicle is repaired and refinished to factory standard, then quality-checked.

4

We recover the costs

We deal with the at-fault driver’s insurer and recover the repair and hire car costs, so you don’t have to.

Stay on the road

A free hire car while we fix yours

Being without a car is the last thing you need after an accident. When you’re not at fault, we arrange a like-for-like replacement so you can keep getting to work, school and everywhere else, with no out-of-pocket cost to you.

  • Like-for-like replacement vehicle
  • Arranged for you, no chasing around
  • Cost recovered from the at-fault insurer
Get my hire car sorted

Had an accident that wasn’t your fault?

Call now and we’ll tell you exactly what you’re entitled to, no obligation.

(03) 5918 2609

Mon–Fri 8am–6pm · Sat 9am–5pm

What customers say

Rated 5.0 from 56 Google reviews

Pakenham drivers come to us for honest quotes, quality work and a repair that's easy to deal with.

★★★★★

“Aloka and the team went above and beyond to fix up some damage I had on a car I recently imported from Japan. The job was perfect, and Aloka sorted out some other imperfections and stone chips too. I had gone to other body shops around Pakenham for quotes, but Aloka’s was the most reasonable and affordable. Communication is prompt and the job was completed to an incredible standard in record time.”

bigrambutans V Local Guide · Google review
★★★★★

“I am extremely happy with the service provided. Not only was my car repaired, but it was also thoroughly cleaned both inside and out. The pricing was very reasonable, and he was helpful throughout the process, offering advice and patiently answering all of my questions. I would highly recommend this service. My car looks fantastic again.”

Shelley Fenner Google review
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Not-at-fault FAQs

What does “not at fault” mean?

If another driver caused the accident, you’re considered not at fault. That usually means you’re entitled to have your car repaired and to a replacement hire car while it’s off the road, with the at-fault party’s insurer footing the bill.

Do I really get a free hire car?

In most not-at-fault accidents, yes. We arrange a like-for-like hire car so you can keep going about your day, and the cost is recovered from the at-fault driver’s insurer, not you.

Will it affect my insurance or excess?

When you’re not at fault and the other driver is identified, you generally won’t need to pay an excess or lodge a claim on your own policy, so your no-claim bonus is protected. We’ll confirm your situation when you contact us.

What if I don’t have the other driver’s details?

Get in touch anyway. Bring whatever you have (rego, photos, a description of what happened) and we’ll let you know your options.

Can I still choose South Eastern Auto Body?

Yes. You have the right to choose who repairs your car. Just tell us you’d like us to handle it and we’ll take care of the rest.

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