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Is Your Car Banged Up? WeeL Is Here

By Robert Ostfield on September 20, 2016

WeeL is proud to partner with two new body shops: 427 Auto Collision and Avenue Collision, both part of the network of CSN Collision Centres. With this partnership, our GTA WeeL members will receive specialized pricing and bookings. These two body shops are arguably the best in Toronto, and authorized to work on any make or model, along with being approved service facilities for most insurance providers. For repairs not going through insurance, WeeL members receive preferred pricing.

Here are 5 easy steps to help relieve some of the stress when you’re involved in an accident.

Step 1: Always stop

If you and your vehicle are involved in a collision and do not stop, you may be subject to criminal prosecution. Stop your vehicle, stay calm and when it’s safe, exit the vehicle.

Step 2: Check for injuries

Assess the extent of injuries and when in doubt, call 911 to report the location of the collision. Caring for victims is a priority, but sometimes it may be unsafe to remove people from vehicles involved in the collision, so wait for help to arrive.

Step 3: Pull over and record damage

If it’s safe, move your vehicle to the side of the road, away from traffic. Turn on your vehicle’s hazard lights and use cones/warning triangles for safety. Assess the condition of the vehicles as best you can and take pictures of damage. If you believe the damage is less than $1000 contact your local police department for further instructions. If the collision is greater than $1000 and injuries are present, call 911.

Step 4: Exchange information and document the collision

Be sure to obtain the following information from all involved drivers:

  • Names, address, contact information
  • Driver’s licence numbers
  • Licence plate numbers
  • Contact information of registered vehicle owners
  • Insurance information

If a driver fails to provide any of the requested information, it may be advisable to notify the police of the collision.

Contact information of passengers and any witnesses should also be obtained.

Step 5: Contact the professionals at CSN Collision Centres

If you need a tow truck call 1-877-700-4276 for 24/7 Towing Assistance. If you are in the GTA, tow your vehicle to Avenue Road Collision or 427 Auto Collision.

CSN is recommended by most of the major insurance companies. Ask your Insurance advisor to recommend a local CSN Collision Centre for repairs or find your local CSN facility here and book your own appointment. CSN Collision Centres, We’ll straighten it out.

Don’t

  • Move anybody who’s injured, unless absolutely necessary.
  • Discuss fault, responsibility, circumstances of the accident with other driver(s).
  • Drive your vehicle if it seems unsafe.
  • Sign any releases with towing companies, repair shops or insurance companies that you have not read or don’t fully understand

If you have any questions, please contact us at team@getweel.com or call us at 1 (888) 657-3296

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