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What you need before making a car insurance claim

When claiming on your car insurance policy, you'll need the following details to hand

  • Your policy number
  • Your personal details
  • The details of any other parties involved and their vehicle details
  • The date, time and exact location of the incident
  • A crime reference number, if it was reported to the police

Ready to make a claim?

Select your car insurance provider to see how to claim

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