Car accident not your fault? Get an accident replacement vehicle at no cost to you
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Making a bad day better
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Our costs are recovered through the at fault driver or their insurer.
Pick up and drop off
We'll deliver the vehicle to you and collect it again when your repairs are complete.
Keep the car during repairs
Or, in the case of total loss, you can keep the vehicle until you receive settlement.
A vehicle similar to yours
We can provide you with a like for like vehicle, subject to availability.
Supporting Kiwi drivers' rights for more than a decade
If you’re not at fault in an accident, you’re legally entitled to a like-for-like accident car hire. We are New Zealand’s leading independent provider of accident replacement vehicles and are not connected with any insurance companies.
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How does Right2Drive work?
Application process
- Check eligibility and submit your application.
- Get approval in 24 - 48 hours.
- Vehicle is delivered to your doorstep.
During hire
- Provide us with updates on your repairs or total loss settlement.
- Vehicle is collected from you once repairs are complete or total loss settlement is received.
Cost recovery
- Costs are recovered from the at fault driver or their insurer.
- In some situations, we may require your assistance in the recovery process.
Right2Drive’s Win In The High Court Supports Not At Fault Drivers’ Rights
R2D's win in the NZ High Court supports not at fault drivers' rights - confirming they're entitled to a loan car while their vehicle is being repaired.
Frequently Asked Questions
Under our agreement with you, the not at fault driver, you won’t be liable for the rental costs as long as you are not at fault, you assist us in the recovery of the costs from the at fault party or their insurer, and otherwise act in accordance with the terms and conditions of our agreement. If we require your assistance in recovering the rental costs, this may include you having to provide documents, witness statements, and in some cases, appearing in court as a witness in proceedings we commence in your name. You’ll still need to pay for petrol, tolls and infringements as you would in your own car.
Provided you assist us in the recovery process and otherwise act in accordance with the terms and conditions of our agreement, you will be released from liability for the rental costs or legal fees associated with the recovery.
Yes, under New Zealand law, you are entitled to a like for like accident replacement vehicle if the accident wasn’t your fault regardless of whether you have insurance. Find out if you meet all the eligibility criteria for an accident loan car here: https://www.right2drive.co.nz/am-i-eligible
As long as you are the not at fault driver and you meet our eligibility criteria, then we can help you with an accident replacement vehicle. Please complete our online application here.
As an independent accident replacement vehicle provider, we are in no way connected with your insurer or any other insurance company.
Get back on the road with Right2Drive
We can help you get back on the road after a not at fault car accident in a like for like accident replacement vehicle.