HELP-07 · Roadside · 5 min
After a fender bender: a calm, step-by-step checklist
What to do at the scene, what to photograph, and the hidden damage worth checking afterward.
Check for injuries and call 911 if anyone’s hurt. Move out of traffic if you can, take photos, swap information, and have the car checked before a long drive.
HELP-07 · Video walkthrough coming soon
We’re filming these in the shop.
Step by step
0 / 5 doneTap each step as you go.
Keep in mind
- Even a low-speed bump can bend a tie rod or knock the alignment out. If the steering wheel is off-center or the car pulls, get it checked.
- Warning lights after a hit, especially airbag or ABS, need a scan.
More free help
All guidesWarning lights
Tap the light on your dash to see what it means, how serious it is, and whether you can keep driving.
HELP-01 · RoadsideFlat tire
How to get off the road, put on the spare (or use the inflator kit), and what to do next.
HELP-05 · RoadsideStuck in snow
Rocking it free without wrecking the transmission, staying safe if you’re stranded, and a winter kit checklist.
Rather we handle it?
Call or text 603-818-3121. Send a photo and we’ll tell you what we think, even before you come in.