Switching car insurance: it pays to compare
A must in Germany: motor vehicle liability insurance. Without insurance, driving a car on public roads is prohibited by law. However, many policyholders have to dig deep into their pockets for insurance. Switching car insurance often promises a financial advantage. We'll show you what you should bear in mind when switching and why it's worth comparing car insurance [...]
5 tips on registration and deregistration costs after an accident
On average, there is a crash on German roads every 13 seconds. If your vehicle is a total loss after an accident, you often only have the option of selling or scrapping the damaged car. A new car is then needed. You have to pay a fee to register and deregister the vehicle. These costs can be covered by the [...]
Glasses or smartphone broken after an accident. What to do?
Germany has 2.6 million road accidents recorded by the police every year. Accidents can also result not only in damage to the car itself, but also to personal items such as glasses or smartphones. But who covers the costs of the damage? We clarify this for you. Will I get my personal belongings back after [...]
Repair costs after an accident - tips on reimbursement
2.6 million road accidents occur on German roads every year. After an accident, you as the injured party are entitled to reimbursement of the costs of restoring the vehicle. But how do you assert your claims and who actually pays the repair costs after an accident? Here you will find helpful information on the subject of repair costs. Essential: Accident damage [...]
Accident with a carsharing car - These 5 tips you should consider.
Car sharing is booming. In Germany, 1.08 million people already use car sharing services. But what do you actually need to bear in mind in the event of an accident involving a shared vehicle? Why you should walk round the car before every journey Before you start using a shared car, you should inspect the vehicle and check for any previous damage. The rule is: it's better to do a [...]
Child seats - ensure reimbursement
The end of the summer holidays is in sight. New school starters are excitedly looking forward to their first day at school, while parents are already planning the safest way to school. Especially in the early days, young pupils are often driven to school by car. Regardless of whether it's a transport service or a private car: for children up to the age of 12, the use of a [...]
3 tips for claiming household help after a car accident
You are entitled to household help if you are physically restricted after a road traffic accident through no fault of your own and are therefore dependent on the help of third parties in the household. The costs for this must be borne by the other party's insurance company. You can find out what else you need to bear in mind here. Tip 1: Please note when and to what extent you are entitled to a [...]
Have you heard of compensation for pain and suffering? But do you also know your entitlement to medical treatment costs after an accident?
Road traffic accidents happen every day and unfortunately not everyone gets out with just a few paint scratches on their vehicle. If you have been injured in a road accident through no fault of your own, you are entitled to compensation for pain and suffering as well as reimbursement of your medical treatment costs. These are part of the compensation to which the injured party is entitled after a road traffic accident. If you as the injured party [...]
Relaxed on holiday despite the accident
Summertime is holiday time. Everyone wants to use this time to relax and unwind. Countries such as Germany, Italy, France, Austria and Croatia invite many drivers to go on holiday. Should an accident occur on the motorway or country road despite the good holiday mood and beautiful scenery, you will find all the tips and [...]
What you should know about motor vehicle experts in the event of a road accident
An appraiser is an officially certified expert who examines and assesses the damage to the car caused by an accident. The injured party is not obliged to accept the expert provided by the opposing insurance company. You can consult and commission an independent expert of your own choice. This regularly has advantages for your claims settlement [...]