Not at Fault Car Accident: What You Need to Know
If you were not at fault in a car accident, may be entitled to a hire car with no out-of-pocket costs. The at-fault driver’s insurer is responsible for covering the hire, so you don’t have to worry about being left stranded.
Hire Car with No Insurance: How Payment is Collected
Even if you don’t have insurance, you can still be eligible. As long as you’re not at fault and the other driver has third-party property or comprehensive insurance, we can supply you with a replacement vehicle.
Car Accident, No Insurance?
You May Still Be Eligible
Many drivers think that without insurance, they’re stuck. That’s not true. Our team will confirm eligibility, and in some cases, we may still be able to help even if you’re unsure.
Nationwide Accident Replacement Car Service
With branches in key locations around Australia — once we receive all the details of the accident we can approve your application and dispatch an accident hire vehicle straight to your door – often on the same day!
When you’ve been in a not at fault car accident, the last thing you need is the stress of being left without a vehicle. At I’m in the Right, we make sure you get back on the road – fast!
From compact, to SUV, luxury and commercial, receive a hire vehicle that suits your needs
If you’re not-at-fault, you’re legally entitled to a hire vehicle that is comparable to your own
Once approved, we will dispatch the vehicle within 15 minutes, to a location that suits you
If your car isn’t drivable, keep the hire until yours is repaired, replaced or deemed a total loss.
Unlike others, our vehicles aren’t branded and don’t display that you’re in an accident hire car
Yes — even if you don’t have car insurance, you may still be eligible for a replacement hire car. If the other driver was at fault and has third-party property or comprehensive insurance, I’m in the Right can provide a like-for-like replacement vehicle at no cost to you. We recover the hire costs directly from the at-fault driver’s insurer.
When you’re not at fault, the at-fault driver’s insurer is legally responsible for covering the hire costs. You won’t pay for the vehicle hire — only your usual running costs like fuel, tolls, and fines. Our team manages the entire recovery process, so you don’t have to deal with insurers or claims yourself.
Eligibility depends on two key factors:
Our team will verify the accident details and confirm your eligibility quickly — often approving you for a hire car the same day.
Once we’ve confirmed fault and received the necessary details, we can usually approve your hire car the same day. During business hours, replacement vehicles are typically dispatched within 15 minutes of approval and can be delivered to your home, work, or repairer.
We’ll provide a like-for-like replacement vehicle, matched as closely as possible to your own. Whether you drive a compact city car, family SUV, sedan, or ute, our nationwide fleet of 1,200+ late-model vehicles ensures you’re back on the road in comfort and style.
That’s okay — our Accident Management Team can help investigate and confirm fault. We’ll review the accident details, contact the other party’s insurer, and determine whether you qualify for an accident replacement car. Even if you’re uncertain, it’s worth getting in touch — many drivers are eligible and don’t realise it.
