What to Do After You've Been in an Accident

Crashes are frightening for everyone involved, but our Chevrolet service center will be here to pick up the pieces and get your Chevy car, truck, or SUV back on the road once you walk away.

Phelps Chevrolet is teaming with service experts have decades of experience fixing everything from minor dents to significant damage. If you’re looking for Chevy service near Greenville, NC, we’re got your back.

At the Accident Site

If the crash is serious or if anyone appears injured, call 911. First responders will be able to assess the condition of those involved in the crash, while highway traffic crews may be needed to clear the area of any debris. In addition, police may need to interview those involved to fill out a report, often required by insurance.

If no one is injured and if you’re able to, then your next step should be moving your vehicle out of traffic. Traffic crashes can quickly become road hazards for other drivers, so it’s best to ensure everyone else remains safe. Just be sure that moving your vehicle top the side of the road won’t make it difficult to determine the cause of the crash.

You’ll also want to exchange contact and insurance information with any other drivers involved in the crash. Working through insurance will ensure prompt Chevrolet service when and if you choose to have your Chevy vehicle repaired.

After the Crash

Next, be sure to report the crash to your insurance company as soon as you return home. They’ll require some details of the incident, including the other driver’s information and possibly a copy of the police report. Additionally, if any property was damaged, you’ll need to include that as well.

Head to a Chevy Service Center

Next, contact a Chevy parts and service center, like the one at our Chevrolet dealership in Greenville, NC, and schedule an appointment. Chevrolet Certified service advisors will work with your insurance company to get your vehicle back on the road or find you a new Chevrolet vehicle from our inventory.