Accident Recovery Kilkenny
After a crash the last thing you need is a long wait at the side of the road beside a damaged car. Kilkenny Recovery Truck provides 24 hour accident recovery across Kilkenny city, County Kilkenny and the M9. We remove the vehicle safely, clear the scene, and bring the car to secure storage at Webster's Garage or directly to your repairer.
We work alongside the Gardai and emergency services at collision scenes, and we are used to dealing with insurers and motor assessors afterwards. If the car is a write-off we can hold it until the assessor has seen it. If it is repairable we can deliver it to the body shop of your choice.
What to do immediately after a road accident in Ireland
- Stop. It is an offence to leave the scene of a collision in Ireland.
- Check everyone is safe. If anyone is injured, or the road is blocked, call 112 or 999.
- Switch on hazard lights and, if it is safe, get out and away from traffic. On the M9, get behind the barrier.
- Exchange names, addresses, registration numbers and insurance details with the other driver. Take photos of the vehicles, the damage, the road and any skid marks.
- If there are injuries, or the other driver will not give details, the Gardai must be informed.
- Call Kilkenny Recovery Truck on 087 288 2280 to remove the vehicle. Do not try to drive a damaged car, even a short distance.
Accident recovery that works with your insurer
Most comprehensive policies will cover the reasonable cost of recovering a damaged car from the scene and storing it until the assessor has inspected it. We provide a detailed invoice showing the date, time, location, mileage and storage period, which is exactly what the insurer needs.
You are not obliged to use the recovery company your insurer suggests. You are entitled to have your car recovered by a local operator you trust and to have it repaired at a garage of your own choosing. We can hold the vehicle in secure storage at Three Castles while you decide.
Specialist handling of damaged vehicles
- Flatbed loading of cars with damaged wheels, suspension or steering that cannot be rolled
- Winching from ditches, fields and embankments on rural Kilkenny roads
- Careful handling of hybrid and electric vehicles after a collision
- Removal of debris from the carriageway where it is safe to do so
- Transport of written-off vehicles to salvage yards and authorised treatment facilities
- Secure storage at Webster's Garage
Collisions on the M9 and the Kilkenny ring road
The M9 and the N10 ring road see the majority of serious collisions in County Kilkenny. On the motorway, do not attempt to move a damaged vehicle yourself. Get behind the barrier, call 112 if there is any injury or danger, and then call us. We coordinate with the Gardai and TII on scene so that the road is cleared quickly and safely.
- Hazard lights on and, if it is safe, roll the car in off the road or into a gateway.
- At night or in bad weather, stay visible: hi-vis vest, sidelights on, warning triangle well back.
- Keep passengers away from the road, especially on narrow county roads with no verge.
- Send us your Eircode or a Google Maps pin so we find you first time.
How accident recovery works with us
Accident Recovery in Kilkenny: common questions
Will my insurance pay for accident recovery?
Most comprehensive policies cover reasonable recovery and storage costs after an accident that is covered by the policy. Check your policy document or ring your insurer. We provide an itemised invoice with everything they need.
Can you store my car until the assessor sees it?
Yes. We have secure storage at Webster's Garage in Three Castles. Storage is charged per day; ask us for the rate when you call.
Do you recover vehicles for the Gardai?
We attend collision scenes alongside the Gardai and emergency services across County Kilkenny when called. If the Gardai have arranged recovery of your car you will be told where it has been taken.
The other driver was at fault. Who pays for the recovery?
Pay us and keep the receipt. The recovery cost is part of your claim against the other driver's insurer. Your own insurer or solicitor will recover it for you.
Can you bring the car straight to a body shop?
Yes. Tell us where you want it to go and we deliver it there, whether that is a repairer in Kilkenny, Carlow, Waterford or Dublin.