What you might be seeing
- Vehicle damaged and possibly undriveable
- Airbags deployed or fluids leaking
- Other parties and insurers involved
Do this now
- Check people first; call 999/112 for any injury, blocked road or dispute
- Move to safety, hazards on; do not stand between vehicles
- Exchange names, numbers, registrations and insurers; photograph positions, damage and the scene
- If undriveable — airbags out, wheels askew, fluids leaking — request recovery to your chosen garage or bodyshop, not just "away"
What to avoid
- Admitting liability at the roadside — exchange facts, let insurers do their job
- Driving a car with deployed airbags, leaking fluids or fouling wheels
- Letting the car be towed somewhere you did not choose
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Frequently asked questions
Do I have to call the Gardaí after a crash?
For injuries, blocked roads, disputes, or a party leaving the scene — yes. For minor damage-only bumps with details exchanged, a report may still help insurers; when in doubt, call it in.
Where should the car be recovered to?
Your choice: your usual garage, a bodyshop, or home while insurers assess. Tell the recovery operator the destination — do not default to wherever is nearest.
Can I get repair quotes with photos?
Yes — clear photos of the damage let local bodyshops and garages give initial estimates and tell you whether it is likely economical before the insurer conversation.
Written and reviewed by the Escargo team · Updated 9 August 2026 · Escargo shows real local businesses only — where none is listed yet, the page says so honestly.