Get a head start
Have this essential info ready so we can process your claim even faster.
- Policy number
- Date of incident
- Info on what happened and where
- For Work Tools claims only – details of the items you are claiming and their value
Depending on the type of claim you are making, providing the following information may also speed up the claims process:
- Time of the incident
- Details of other people involved in the incident (if applicable)
- Any supporting documents (e.g. quotes, images, police reports or any correspondence relating to the incident)
- Proof of ownership (e.g. registration papers, invoices, service records)
How our claims process works
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Lodge
Follow the steps above to make a quick and easy claim online or over the phone.
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Repair
If approved, we’ll get your truck fixed up fast through our specialist repair network.
Out of action for longer? Our Downtime cover will see you through, where eligible.
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Road
With our team of experts on the case, you’ll be back on the road in no time. Too easy.
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Expert repairs
Rest easy knowing your repairs will be carried out by specialist truck, machinery and equipment mechanics and premium repairers
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Australia-wide service
With our nationwide network and regional coverage, we’ll get you back on the road, no matter where you are
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24/7 support
We know breakdowns and accidents can happen anywhere, anytime - which is why our team’s available round-the-clock
FAQs
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I’ve had an incident that involves more than one product on my policy, do I need to lodge a separate claim for each product impacted?
No! We're all about making stuff easy at Truck Assist, which is why you only need to complete 1 claim form no matter which products on your policy are involved. So say for example you were stopped at a red light and were hit in the rear, causing damage to your truck AND your work tools, you will only need to complete the one claim form covering both the Commercial Motor and Work Tools products.
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I'm not at fault - do I still have to pay the excess?
It depends on the type of claim. If your claim relates to your Goods in Transit Cover, Work Tools Cover or Public and Products Liability, you'll have to pay an excess every time a claim is made. But if you've been in a collision and it wasn't your fault, we might be able to waive your excess fee if:
- You've provided sufficient proof and we agree you or your driver weren't at fault
- You can identify and provide sufficient details of the third party driver who is at fault (name, telephone number, current address, and/or drivers licence number) and the third party vehicle registration
- The amount of Your claim is greater than the applicable excess(es)
The excess won't be waived if the other driver disputes who's at fault, or there's only windscreen or window glass damage and you haven't taken out the "Windscreen - One Excess Free" extension.
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When should I lodge my claim?
The sooner the better! If you've had an accident or need to make an extras claim, get in touch asap and we'll get onto it as fast as we can.