Being in a car accident is stressful anywhere, and navigating the process in a country whose systems and language you may not know well makes it more so. At MAVERYK31 in Kani City, Gifu, our vehicle repair team walks customers through accident repair regularly, and knowing what to expect makes the whole process easier.
Right After the Accident
Safety comes first: move to a safe spot if the car is still driveable, check everyone involved is okay, and contact the police. This is required in Japan even for minor accidents, and you will need the report for insurance. Once things are settled, contact your insurance company and, if it is safe to do so, take photos of the damage and the scene before anything is moved.
Getting an Honest Damage Assessment
Once your car is with us, we start with a full inspection covering both visible bodywork and anything affecting the frame or mechanical systems underneath. Accident damage often hides problems that do not show up until we are actually working on the car, so we walk you through exactly what we find and what it means for cost and timeline before any work begins.
What Repair Actually Involves
Depending on the damage, repair can mean frame straightening, panel replacement, and paint-matching to restore the original finish. If the interior was affected too, our reupholstery service can handle that as part of the same visit rather than sending you elsewhere. We also check alignment and suspension, since accident damage often affects handling in ways you cannot see just by looking at the outside of the car.
Deciding What is Next
Sometimes a repair is clearly the right call; other times, especially with older vehicles or major damage, it is worth weighing repair against replacement. If you end up considering a different vehicle instead, our guide to selling or trading in your car in Japan walks through how that process works.
If you are dealing with a repair right now or just want to know what to expect, get in touch with our team or stop by our office in Kani City. We are happy to talk it through.