M2 motorway (Belfast – Newtownabbey – Antrim – Ballymena)
Just Crashed on the M2? Here's What to Do
From the docks to Sandyknowes to the Ballymena line — get safe behind the barrier, then call us and we'll handle recovery, replacement and the claim.
24/7 including holidays · Zero cost for non-fault drivers · No-claims bonus protected
Get safe first
Hard shoulder, hazards on, everyone out the left-hand doors and behind the barrier. On the elevated section past the docks there's less room than anywhere else on the network — if you can keep the car rolling to a refuge or slip road at Fortwilliam or Greencastle, do it. Injuries or blocked lanes mean 999 first.
The M2 is Belfast's northern artery, and the climb past Sandyknowes to Templepatrick and Antrim mixes commuters, airport traffic and freight all day long. Rush-hour shunts between the Fortwilliam and Sandyknowes junctions are among the most common calls we take.
One call does it all
02890 024 744, 24/7. We dispatch priority recovery to the M2 corridor — city end, Sandyknowes, Templepatrick, the M22 split or on towards Ballymena — and start your replacement car and claim on the same call.
If the accident wasn't your fault you pay nothing: no excess, no hire charge, no recovery fee, and your no-claims bonus stays intact while we pursue the at-fault insurer.
Know the M2's trouble spots
Sandyknowes roundabout is the busiest interchange in the north of the city and generates daily collisions where the M2 meets the A8(M) and Antrim Road traffic. The York Street/Nelson Street weave at the city end catches lane-changers, and the long descent into Belfast catches tailgaters in the wet. If your crash fits one of these patterns, the liability picture is usually clear — and we'll tell you straight.
HOW IT WORKS
One phone call and it's handled. Here's what happens from the moment you ring us.
Call us — day or night
Speak to a real person in our Belfast office on 02890 024 744. We take the details and give you an honest view on liability, free.
Recovery & replacement
We recover your vehicle and deliver a like-for-like replacement car, usually the same day, wherever you are in NI or Ireland.
We manage the claim
Repairs booked, insurers dealt with, every cost pursued against the at-fault driver's insurance. You pay no excess and lose no bonus.
Back to normal
Your car comes back properly repaired — or properly valued if written off — and you hand back the replacement. Simple as that.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
We've helped customers get peace of mind all across Northern Ireland & Ireland. Contact us if you've just been in an accident or need help with a claim.
From start to finish, Sarah-Jane handled everything for me with class. I would highly recommend 4 Accident Management to deal with any accident to make life easier 👏🏼👏🏼
More people need to know about 4 Accident Management - they looked after me during such a difficult time. I couldn't be more thankful for all their help and assistance. I would highly recommend them to everyone involved in a Non-Fault Road Traffic Accident!
I contacted 4AccidentManagement based off a recommendation, and to be totally honest, I'm so thankful I did. They managed my case with such diligence, from beginning to end. They also continued to remain in contact with any relevant updates. My sincere thanks to you and the team for all your help and hard work. I genuinely could not recommend you enough!
I really cannot praise this company enough, especially Sarah-Jane. I recently had a Non-Fault accident and I contacted the team who put me at ease straight away. The customer service is brilliant. Sarah-Jane arranged a hire car and I was back on the road the same day. Thank you so much for taking all the stress away and for being very informative and professional throughout. I would highly recommend this company to take care of your needs after an accident as they go above and beyond. Thank you!
MOST COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We understand how overwhelming it can be. Here are answers to the questions we hear most often.
I broke down in the roadworks section — can you still reach me?
Yes. Our recovery partners work the M2 daily, contraflows and all. Get behind the barrier if you safely can, note the nearest marker post, and call 02890 024 744 — we'll talk you through it until the truck arrives.
I was shunted at Sandyknowes — the other driver says traffic stopped suddenly. Is it still their fault?
In rear-end collisions the following driver is almost always liable — 'the car in front stopped suddenly' rarely succeeds as a defence. Call us and we'll give you an honest assessment, free.
Can you bring my replacement car to Newtownabbey or Antrim?
Yes — replacement vehicles are delivered to your door anywhere along the M2 corridor, usually the same day.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Our 24/7 helpline is here for immediate advice and support.
HAD AN ACCIDENT? WE'RE READY NOW.
Call our 24/7 helpline and let us take it from here — recovery, replacement car, repairs and the claim, at no cost to you.