Warning for those driving unrepaired vehicles after an accident

So you've had a minor fender bender in your van. Everything looks to still be in working order minus the odd scratch, prang, or dent. No need to worry about getting it repaired immediately or to involve the insurers, right? Well no, perhaps that's not such a good idea. According to research from Accident Exchange, your van may not be as safe to drive after any type of accident, no matter how minor it may seem.

Confused.com has recently posted an article with details from Accident Exchange's study which found that the number of motorists reporting and making repairs after an accident has dropped dramatically. They say the number of unrepaired vehicles is a "worrying trend".

Why the decrease? The main reason given in the study is the obvious monetary one. Not wanting to lose their no claims bonus, as insurance costs are on the up and if you add high excess fees, some drivers have resorted to settling claims privately. Add to that the financial difficulties most households are struggling with these days, repairs to those vehicles are being delayed or simply not being done at all, leading to unsafe conditions.

Accident Exchange is warning drivers of unrepaired vehicles that have been in an accident to think twice; get it looked at and repaired. Even if all looks alright from the outside, hidden issues like a weakened hydraulic suspension, damage to the 'crash box', radiator, or airbag sensors can all weaken the integral structure of your car or van.

To read more from the informative article titled "Warning on driving unrepaired cars" by Ian Barnsley on Confused.com's website, please click here.