In a recent edition of the VBRA News, it is clearly stated:

"The insurer is obliged to tell their policyholder that they are free to choose a body repairer of their own choice."

Whilst the insurer can make their client aware of their own approved network of repairers,

"The final choice remains with the policyholder."

Contrary to the common misconception,

Only one estimate is actually required by insurance companies for a claim.

As the owner of a vehicle you have the right to choose where it is to be repaired following an accident.

Your insurance company may advise you to use their "approved repairer". This enables the insurance company to claim discount from the repairer in return for supplying high volumes of work.

At Academy Direct we are approved for many of the leading insurance companies and while we have a direct computer link to all insurers we do not wish to be contracted to all of them. However we can be authorised to carry out repairs at your request and deal directly with your insurance company on your behalf.

You will normally need to make just one telephone call to your insurance company to obtain a claim number and nominate Academy accident repair to carry out the work.

In return for your nomination we can give you the discount by offering up to £50.00* off your excess.

As an Academy Direct customer you will still receive from us all the benefits your insurer's approved repairer can provide including:

• Free courtesy car for the duration of the repair
• Free collection and delivery
• Courtesy clean (interior and exterior)
• Only one estimate required
• All work fully guaranteed for a minimum of three years

In addition, as an Academy Direct customer you can:

• Be assured your vehicle is in the safe hands of a local established company
• Claim up to £50.00* off your excess

For further information contact us direct on 0161 725 5400, e-mail us on enquiries@academy-group.org.uk or see our Contact page for full contact & location details.