Topping up coolant - how to avoid engine damage
For a car, coolant is one of the elementary things that keep the engine running smoothly. Similar to the correct oil level, drivers should therefore also pay attention to this component and top up the coolant if necessary. Without it, there is a risk of engine damage, which can lead to serious accidents, especially on country roads and motorways. What to look out for [...]
Carpooling accident: Who is liable?
Carpooling has long been a popular alternative to travelling by car, bus or train. Friendly conversations, low costs and a clear conscience when it comes to your own CO2 footprint - the advantages are obvious. But what happens in the event of an accident? Who is liable and whose insurance company is responsible for settling claims? [...]
Accident with classic car - special features for H licence plates
For many fans of older cars, the so-called H licence plate is a coveted goal. This is because it not only visually identifies well-maintained classic cars as such, but the licence plate also has a number of advantages. But what happens if the beloved old car, into which so much heart and soul has been poured, is involved in an accident? [...]
Calculating braking distance - what is the minimum distance required?
Rear-end collisions are among the most frequent accidents in road traffic. This is often due to drivers keeping too little distance and tailgating the vehicle in front. The so-called braking distance formula is one of the things that learner drivers learn at driving school. But what does the braking distance depend on? And what exactly is the braking distance formula? We explain. Braking distance [...]
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. Does the insurance company reimburse broken items after a road accident? [...]
Create an accident sketch correctly - this is how it should look
In order to compile all important information and data as quickly as possible after an accident, those affected should prepare an accident report at the scene of the accident. This also includes an accident sketch, which visualises the course of the accident and supplements the written report. But why is the accident sketch so important? And how do you draw it up correctly? We explain. How [...]
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 [...]
Important: You can save a lot of money with partial debt with fully comprehensive cover
Statistically speaking, drivers have a road accident every 7 years. This is therefore a situation in which you rarely find yourself and in which the parties involved in the accident usually don't really know what to do. Here we provide tips for cases where the parties involved in the accident are partially at fault. Because with the right settlement procedure, [...]
Writing an accident report correctly - what must be included
There's been a crash and you've been involved in an accident. The shock is great and you are at a loss as to what to do next. To ensure that you know later what actually happened at this delicate moment and don't forget any details, it is advisable to draw up an accident report at the scene of the accident. How to do this and what to look out for [...]
Stall fees after a road accident - who pays?
A car cannot always be repaired immediately after an accident. If an accident-damaged car is parked on a garage site, the garage can charge the corresponding demurrage fees. But who bears the costs for the garage's demurrage charges? We explain what you need to be aware of. On the garage site for longer than necessary? It is normally assumed that [...]