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Driver's Guide to Not-At-Fault Accidents

Practical guides from YBV Group for drivers after a not-at-fault accident in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs — replacement vehicles, panel beating and repairs, and recovering your costs from the at-fault driver.

What to Do After a Car Accident That Wasn't Your Fault

A calm, step-by-step guide for drivers in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs: what to do at the scene, what details to collect, and how YBV Group can take over the rest.

September 24, 2026·7 min read·Read article →

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After an Accident

What Details to Get From the Other Driver After an Accident

Exactly what to swap at the scene — and what to do if the other driver won't give you their details or drives off.

September 10, 2026 · 6 min readRead →

Replacement Vehicle

Can I Get a Replacement Car if the Accident Wasn't My Fault?

Yes — in most cases you can. Here's how a comparable replacement vehicle works when you're not at fault, and how YBV Group arranges it for you.

August 28, 2026 · 6 min readRead →

Replacement Vehicle

How Long Can I Keep a Replacement Car?

How long a replacement vehicle lasts after a not-at-fault accident, what affects the timeframe, and what happens when your car is ready.

August 14, 2026 · 6 min readRead →

Recovering Your Costs

What Happens if the At-Fault Driver Isn't Insured?

The other driver has no insurance — or won't pay. Here's how YBV Group chases the at-fault driver directly for what you're owed.

July 30, 2026 · 7 min readRead →

After an Accident

What to Do After a Hit and Run

The other driver drove off. Here's what to do in the minutes after a hit and run, and when YBV Group may be able to help recover your costs.

July 16, 2026 · 6 min readRead →

After an Accident

My Car Can't Be Driven After an Accident. What Now?

Your car isn't safe to drive after a not-at-fault accident. Here's what happens with towing, a replacement vehicle, and getting your repairs underway.

July 2, 2026 · 6 min readRead →

Panel Beating & Repairs

How Smash Repairs Work When You're Not at Fault

What happens behind the scenes during panel beating and smash repairs, and how YBV Group manages the whole process for you with updates along the way.

June 18, 2026 · 7 min readRead →

After an Accident

What Photos Should You Take After a Car Accident?

A simple checklist of photos to take at the scene that make recovering your costs and getting your car repaired much easier.

June 4, 2026 · 6 min readRead →

After an Accident

Why You Shouldn't Admit Fault at the Scene

It's natural to want to apologise after an accident, but admitting fault at the scene can work against you. Here's why, and what to do instead.

May 21, 2026 · 6 min readRead →

After an Accident

What if I'm Not Sure Who Was at Fault?

Fault isn't always clear after an accident. Here's what to do when you're unsure, how it gets assessed, and how YBV Group can help untangle it.

May 7, 2026 · 6 min readRead →

Recovering Your Costs

Do I Have to Deal With the Insurance Companies Myself?

After a not-at-fault accident, you don't have to chase insurers yourself. Here's how YBV Group becomes your one point of contact for the whole process.

April 23, 2026 · 7 min readRead →