Car accidents happen all the time across every part of Australia, from the most rural sections of outback Australia to the very centre of the biggest cities. They are a part of life that everyone will likely experience at some point, and when you do, it is hard to not be overwhelmed. Many people feel an initial surge of embarrassment before checking to see that everything is okay. If no one is injured and only your car is damaged, often those involved in car accidents will try to drive off on their own, but that can be an even bigger mistake, and here's why. 

Mechanical Problems Can Take A While To Show Themselves

A car is a fairly tough piece of machinery that can take a bit of a beating now and again, but it is not invincible and car accidents are certainly not something they were designed to go through and then keep driving. Mechanical issues don't always just appear straight away; sometimes driving for a few more kilometres can jar something that was coming loose completely out of position. It is always safer, especially if the engine area of your car was damaged, to simply call for accident towing and let them take you to a mechanic for a check-up. 

Driving Can Make It Worse

If you think about it logically, after a car accident, a lot of the internal parts of your vehicle will have been quite heavily jarred and rattled. Some might still, roughly, be in the same place, and the car will probably still start when you turn the engine over, but driving adds more pressure and stress to an already weakened engine. The last few nuts and bolts keeping certain parts of your engine in place might just be sprung free with enough movement due to even a short trip. It is simply not worth the risk both to your health and your wallet.

You Are Probably Not In A Good State To Drive

It can be very hard to analyse yourself and how you are feeling after a car accident, even if it is just a minor one. After all, unless you are a medical professional, how can you tell if you are objectively stressed out or whether or not you have signs of a concussion? Accident towing takes away the risk that you are driving impaired and also makes sure your car does not get even more damage done to it from a driver who is not at their best. 

Reach out to an accident towing service if you find yourself in this position.