Compare accident repair quotes from specialist garages in Northwood

Northwood is 14.5 miles northwest of Charing Cross, served by the A4125 road, which travels north to Watford; the A404 between Marylebone and Maidenhead; and the A418, which travels south to Yeading. The M25 motorway passes a few miles to the west. The southern half of Northwood falls inside London's Low Emission Zone, ending at Green Lane. It has three Underground stations on the Metropolitan Line (Northwood, Northwood Hills and Moor Park), and several London Buses routes serve the area.

Northwood is in London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), the world's largest clean air zone. It is designed to reduce air pollution in the city by charging drivers of cars, vans, motorcycles and specialist vehicles that don't meet emissions standards. ULEZ operates 24 hours a day, every day except Christmas Day, and excludes the M25 motorway. If your car doesn't meet the standards and isn't exempt, you'll be charged £12.50 for driving in the zone, which you can pay online. Find out more about London's ULEZ here.

A Low Emission Zone (LEZ) is in operation in Northwood. It was introduced in 2008 and covers most of Greater London, including some sections of the M1 and M4 but excluding the M25. The purpose of the LEZ is to discourage the most polluting diesel vehicles from driving in London. Unlike the ULEZ, which doesn't operate on Christmas Day, this zone is enforced all year round. How much you pay depends on your vehicle - it can be between £100-300. Find out more in this guide.

Urban driving in Northwood may reduce fuel efficiency due to increased braking and accelerating, which also places greater strain on your engine. Slow-moving traffic reduces the airflow through your car's radiator, making the cooling system work harder, so you should check the coolant level regularly and top up as needed. Your brakes and suspension will also likely wear down quickly as you navigate busy roads with potholes. Since driving in Northwood can be tough on your car, following a regular servicing schedule is even more important.

Northwood is in London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and Low Emission Zone (LEZ), both of which are designed to reduce air pollution in the city. The ULEZ operates 24 hours a day, every day except Christmas Day, and excludes the M25 motorway. It charges drivers of cars, vans, motorcycles and specialist vehicles that don't meet the emissions standards £12.50 a day. The LEZ also covers most of Greater London and specifically targets drivers of the most polluting diesel vehicles. It is enforced year-round, and the amount you pay varies. It usually ranges from £100-300 depending on your vehicle, and you can pay online. This guide explains everything you need to know about ULEZ and LEZ.

Car accident repair services ensure your car is repaired to the highest standard without compromising safety. Common types of damage following an accident are a missing/damaged bumper, cracked windscreen, car frame damage, scratches and disjointed doors. As such, repairs often include dent removal, body repairs, scratch removal, bumper repair and paintwork.

Minor crash repairs may involve purely cosmetic fixes. On the other hand, if your car sustains severe damage, the repair cost of which your insurance company deems high compared to the value of the vehicle, it may be written off. Category C and D (old salvage code) and N and S (new salvage code) write-offs can still legally be repaired, although the cost of doing so is usually high, and the value of the car will be diminished.

It isn't a good idea to do a car damage repair job if you're not a trained mechanic; instead, it's best to book an authorised car accident repair centre.