Even the most careful drivers can be involved in a car accident. Firstly, the most important thing is not to admit liability or blame yourself publically. Even if you feel you were at fault, it’s important to protect yourself should legal concerns be raised surrounding the accident. After you have been involved in a car…
DetailsMany people assume that most accidents happen on the open highways, the potential drowsiness or repetitiveness of a long drive causing most accidents. You may be surprised to know that in fact most accidents occur within 40 kilometres from home. Experts think the relaxation that comes from driving a familiar route lulls us into a…
DetailsThe best way to avoid a car accident is to stay continually aware of your surroundings. Keep your eyes scanning the traffic and conditions ahead of you – not just the car in front but other drivers all around you. This gives you the opportunity to see a problem early enough to react to it.…
DetailsAt Acorn, we deal with car accidents everyday. It’s our business. And every year we deal with thousands of customers who have been in a car accident and who need our assistance. We have spoken extensively on this blog about the service Acorn provides to those who are involved in a car accident, and particularly…
DetailsWhat can be just as frustrating as a car accident is when your vehicle breaks down, especially when you are in a hurry and on your way to something important. It can be the difference between a good week and a bad week. At Acorn, we provide complimentary courtesy cars to those who are involved…
DetailsBeing involved in a car accident isn’t fun, and sometimes it’s downright dreadful. What can make it worse is if you’re car is damaged in the accident and needs repairing or replacing, leaving you without a vehicle for a sometimes extended period of time. This is especially frustrating when you’re not the person who caused…
DetailsWhat if you are involved in a car accident while you’re driving one of our courtesy cars? It’s a reasonable question to ask and there have been many instances where our customers have had an accident while driving one of our courtesy vehicles. This is understandable given that a Crash Index report released by AAMI…
DetailsIn this article we will take you through our courtesy car policy as it relates to fuel. However, before we delve into that, we thought we would explore the different petrol grades that are currently available on the market and explain why you might use one grade over another. We’ve all rolled up to the…
DetailsWe have talked at length about the courtesy vehicles we offer at Acorn Rentals and the simple process you can go through to drive away in a like-for-like courtesy vehicle today (for free if the accident you were involved in was not your fault) In this article we will talk about you driving a courtesy…
DetailsIf you’re involved in a car accident, whether it was your fault or not, and you’re in need of a courtesy vehicle to drive while your own vehicle is being repaired, Acorn should be your first port of call. Our replacement vehicle service is dedicated to getting you back on the road as quickly as…
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