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Avoiding the worst

Steps you can take to reduce the risk of being involved in an accident or car crime and how to deal with them if they occur.

No one wants to be involved in an accident, or become the victim of car crime, so we have put together some tips on how to reduce the risk of the worst happening to you – and what to do if it does.

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Reducing risk

How to protect your car against crime. Understand the best places to park, why car security is important and how to avoid car-jacking.

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Avoiding an accident

How to reduce the risk of damaging your car or getting injured. Find out about the main causes of road accidents and what you can do to avoid them.

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Dealing with an accident

What to do if you are involved in an accident, or are first at the scene of one; things to keep in your car in case of an accident.

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Hit and run accidents

Find out about the laws involving hit and run accidents, what to do if you are involved in one at home or abroad and how to make an insurance claim.

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Avoiding car crime

Learn why car crime occurs, the type of areas and times you are more at risk and how to avoid it happening to you.

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