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jansus
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Last night a neighbours party got out of control, it ended with a lot of pushing and shoving in the street, the result is my car was damaged on the drivers door, i have just been to see the woman who's party it was, she basically told me to do one it has nothing to do with her,, how should she know who did the damage, what do i do now i am fully comp my car isn't a year old yet, to say i am fuming is an understatement
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  • Sunshine12
    Sunshine12 Posts: 4,304 Forumite
    How awful for you Jansus. I would call the police and your insurance company and ask them where you stand.
    :smileyhea
  • Hammyman
    Hammyman Posts: 9,913 Forumite
    Seconded. Its criminal damage. Whilst you may not get anywhere with the Police, a copper turning up on your neighbours door sends the message that you're not messing about.
  • jansus
    jansus Posts: 12,531 Forumite
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    Thanks sunshine it was the attitude of the woman she didn't even have the decency to come and have a look
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  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    edited 8 August 2010 at 3:12PM
    Yes you may well all be right. But the op has not a single bit of evidence/leg to stand on, He/she did not see anyone causing the damage??

    Technically could have been anyone ;);)

    It could have been criminal damage, but don't blow smoke up the op if there is no evidence to prove this.

    The other side, if it was me and I was 200% certain the neighbour was the source of the issue, vigilante law would come into play, I've heard it said that revenge is a dish best served cold.;), Take time and think about it/(get even) :A:A:A
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
  • anewman
    anewman Posts: 9,200 Forumite
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    edited 8 August 2010 at 6:15PM
    Agreed police will be no use, even if you provided them with high quality video footage and the perp's name and address they'd only get a slapped wrist. A crime reference number, however, may be useful for insurance.

    As stated above, a good sorting out of their car in a good few months time is your best way of getting any kind of recompense.
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