Direct Accident Management Ltd Reviews 

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TrustScore 2 out of 5

2.2

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

DAMS were able to help me when both the garage that crashed my car and my insurer told me a I was too young to be insured on their hire vehicles. This put me in a really difficult position as I wo... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I made an accident claim over a month ago and am still waiting for the engineer’s report. Unfortunately, there seems to be no way to contact them directly, as I keep being told that someone will get b... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Nevermind dams replying saying they carnt find my case...🤣 This company is a complete pis take. Luckily my claim is finished now, but when I've renewed my insurance recently I've just found out I s... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wish I could score a minus number - as that’s what this company deserve . I own a car body shop and the rep approached my garage claiming to pay higher rates than the insurance companies. I pass... See more

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  1. Vehicle Repair

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Direct Accident was formed in 1996 to assist clients who had been involved in road traffic accidents caused by another party. In that time, we have helped literally thousands of clients by taking away the worry and inconvenience that inevitably result from an accident caused by somebody else. We offer a 24-hour, 7-day a week service with nationwide coverage from our large and varied fleet of vehicles. We have four depots, all of which are located close to the cities’ main arterial roads in; Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool and North London. This allows us to ensure that your replacement hire car or van is with you in most cases the same day. Our dedicated Claims Advisors deal with your claims quickly and efficiently, and thanks to our long-established relationships with repairers, insurance companies and solicitors, we are able to ensure your problems are resolved to your complete satisfaction.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant

Brilliant company to deal with. The hire cars are all brand new aswel. Professional customer service (Debbie). Can't fault them. Will definitely recommend

15 October 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Company

I will always use Direct Accident because they are very helpful, and great to deal with. I m very very happy with their service. I will always recommend DAMS to my customers. Great people, great service. Bart’s Auto UK Ltd

5 October 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best company to deal with your claim

Best company to deal with your claim! Everything went smooth and easy. Replacement car straight after the accident, great contact, unbelievable customer service. The Barts Auto UK Ltd Body Shop (where my car was send) made a great job with repairs as well. Truly recommend the service!

3 October 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Company i've used so far

I use Direct Accident because they are very helpful, and easy to deal with. They can call our customers back and keep the customers informed. They get the job done when they say they will, and we are very happy with their service. I always recommend DAMS for my non fault accidents in my garage. Customer is helped from start to finish.

28 September 2018
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BEWARE - Premium rate 0845 contact number

Thinking of using an accident management company. Although this company have many positive reviews they also have too many really awful ones. But what made my mind up to not use them, was they only have a Premium rate (very expensive) 0845 contact number. This is a way to make money for just taking your initial call & then all subsequent calls to them. Furthermore, it is a bit much expecting people to call 0845 for customer service inquiries which this plainly is, although they call it ' claim hotline' - it amounts to the same thing. I could not see the cost of calling this 0845 number, which by law must be clearly advertised wherever they are published.

28 September 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been using dams for some time now and…

Been using dams for some time now and helped many customers ..this compnay was a saviour in many ways when a couple of customers have came to me and there insurance will not help them .. there insurance will not provide courtesy car dams wemt above and beyond within 24hours had customers very happy and back on road... even when one customer had an accident in a courtesy car it was reppaced with another with NO CHARGE which company does that? ..absolutely brilliant i say and we thank the team at dams for all your help ..shane at se motors accident management

26 September 2018
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have only good things to say about…

I have only good things to say about this company. I recommend all my customers that have been involved in a non fault accident to Dams. All involved in Dams are very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly and work very well with myself in providing my customers with the support they need with their claim and minimising the stress and inconvenience of having their vehicle off the road. Darren from Elite Repairs and Paint Gloucester.

25 September 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been useing dams for over 5 years…

I’ve been useing dams for over 5 years now carnt fault there service or members of staff/reps there policy is always about what’s best for the coustomer and client there pay structure is 2nd to non and I will be recommending them for further coustomer at bodytech repair centre padfield keep up the great work cheers

25 September 2018
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Will never ever use the scammers once…

Will never ever use the scammers once you sign means you are responsible for everything personally.courtsey means only a courtesy it’s not a free someone has to pay for it and what if third party doesn’t pay and you’ll have to pay yourself.

29 August 2018
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Reply from Direct Accident Management Ltd

Mr Chaudhary

We cannot find any reference to services provided in your name, please contact our Legal Manager Paula Levens on 01695 580230 so that she can track the claim that your review refers to and alleviate any concerns that you may have.

Best regards

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service

Fantastic service - got me into a really nice loan car very quickly after mine was hit. All the people I spoke to were really helpful too.

20 August 2018
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst Experience Ever, Lack of Customer Service, No competence.

My experience with Direct Accident Management began in October of 2017. I contacted them with a claim which was a non fault damage and injury claim on my behalf, adamant they would be able to recover my losses they assured me they would call me back...

I then contacted DAMS MYSELF and told we are unable to find sufficient information about the third party, even though they were provided with a name and insurance company?! They then CLOSED my CASE as they were too incompetent to be able to find simple information.

As of March 2018 I am writing this review to tell you I single-handedly contacted DVLA to obtain the third parties certificate policy number, from the police. With this information I returned to DAM who are STILL UNABLE TO PROCESS THE CLAIM with a bunch of excuses leaving me out of pocket and unable to make a claim now.

This whole company has never called me back once in 6 months. Its a shambles.

7 March 2018
Unprompted review
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Reply from Direct Accident Management Ltd

Dear Sir

We believe that our Legal Manager has been trying to assist you, she contacted you yesterday and again this morning, we apologise that your claim has not been straightforward, this was due to the lack of information you had originally and subsequently more detail is required regarding the services you require. Please contact her again in reply to the message left for you this morning.

Thank you
Kind regards
DAMS

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Do NOT hesitate to use these!

Was hit whilst parked wasn’t sure DAMs could help but so happy to hear they could again!
Third time now I’ve used this company thankfully or my insurance premium would be through the roof!
There is some paperwork as per previous comments but for the ease and fact my ins co not involved it’s so worth it!.
The staff are so helpful I’m over the moon.
Use them! Silly not to!

18 February 2018
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When my insurance company let me down...

I have decided to write this review because I think this company deserves a plug as they really helped me when my insurance company let me down. My daughter and I were involved in a very bad accident just a few weeks before Christmas. My car had been flipped on its roof and I had to attend hospital with concussion (luckily my daughter was ok and the baby seat protected her!). My car was recovered from the scene of the accident by a local garage who later went on to become my hero!
My insurance company began dealing with the claim (which was clear cut with the third party admitting fault) and they provided me with a courtesy car. The following day they then collected the courtesy car as there had been a 'mistake on their system'...as I only had third party cover, apparently I wasn't covered on my policy for a courtesy car!!! Two weeks before Christmas! I was beside myself and very stressed so visited the local garage who had recovered my car. He was very helpful and looked into various finance options with me to purchase a second hand car but I simply couldn't afford it. That's when he suggested I called Direct Accident Management. They took my claim on and provided me with a hire car straight away whilst they assessed the damage to my car and concluded it was going to be a write off. I was able to continue using the hire car until the third parties insurance company paid out the pre accident value amount and this allowed me some breathing space to sort myself out physically, mentally and financially. There was quite a lot of paperwork to fill in from the Solicitors firm that they work with and it did frighten me to start with but the garage owner was really helpful and between him and the staff at the companies office, they reassured me what to do and it was all worth the effort. I have and will continue recommending this company to anyone in need. Thank you for turning a horrible situation into something more bearable.

15 February 2018
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

excellent service

I have been dealing with DAMS for almost 10 years and always found them to be very professional,helpful and prompt in their service.
I would have no hesitation in recommending DAMS for dealing with your claim.

14 February 2018
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

7 star services 100% professional

WE Highly recommend. I've been working with DAMS last 3 years and recommending their service to my customers . Kate has been a huge support all the time ,and Direct Accident has provided an excellent addition to my business. we are happy to deal with Direct accident ,
DANIEL at D M MOTORS east london

13 February 2018
Unprompted review

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