Recovering cost of damage caused by cyclist

easilydistracted

Well the police did not get back to me so far. I plan on paying to get the work done, speaking to the cyclist to let him know how much it cost (probably around £100 I reckon) and suggesting he pays to save further costs. If not then I will take it to small claims, the court fee is only £25 so I reckon its worth a pop. I would hope the guy would have the sense to pay up. If I was completely petty I'd be moaning about the black rubber marks he's also left on the car but I'm sure they will clean off fine. I do find it rather bizarre that people choose to come along and make insulting and sometimes judgemental comments when I've just had my car damaged, but hey each to their own. I will update if and when I have some news. Thanks to everyone who was helpful. ps for the record I'm female, the clue is in the kind of car I own!

s_b

i knew all that easilydistracted glad you came and asked and through the rubbish got the answers you deserve
as for the police not phoning back ive had that so many times its unreal,when you enquire they are usually on 3 week holidays

buglawton

If the rear quarter-light housing is a screw-fit item like my previous car, it was £35 on Ebay and a 30 minute job. You could not see afterwards that there had been a repair - warranty not an issue! Value your time at £30 per hour. If you spend more than 2 hours agonizing about what to do, it would be best to fund the job yourself.

Tilt

easilydistracted wrote: »

Well the police did not get back to me so far. I plan on paying to get the work done, speaking to the cyclist to let him know how much it cost (probably around £100 I reckon) and suggesting he pays to save further costs. If not then I will take it to small claims, the court fee is only £25 so I reckon its worth a pop. I would hope the guy would have the sense to pay up. If I was completely petty I'd be moaning about the black rubber marks he's also left on the car but I'm sure they will clean off fine. I do find it rather bizarre that people choose to come along and make insulting and sometimes judgemental comments when I've just had my car damaged, but hey each to their own. I will update if and when I have some news. Thanks to everyone who was helpful. ps for the record I'm female, the clue is in the kind of car I own![/QUOTE]

Err no, there are some blokes who have the Abarth version?

johnfarquhar74

property.advert wrote: »

But it isn't just £60 is it ?

For starters there is the time already spent. Add in hours to get it sorted and you're down quite a few hours. If you're not on poverty wages then that adds up.

What logic are you using to suggest that your employed hourly rate is the rate you should charge for spending a few hours rectifying an issue with your car (or other precious possession) caused through no fault of your own? I'm making the big assumption you wouldn't be sorting this in your 'paid' time?!?
Would an unemployed person get hee haw for sourcing parts whilst a city banker could just get a blank cheque?
Any monetary remuneration for time lost should be fair to all and more importantly, reasonable. Why should someone 'earn' for someone else's misfortune?

property.advert wrote: »

As an aside, cyclists should be forced to have insurance and pay tax for the roads.

Yup, it works for other road users. You NEVER hear of cars hitting anyone or anything then just driving off without leaving their insurance details(assuming they have insurance);)

easilydistracted

Tilt wrote: »

easilydistracted wrote: »

Well the police did not get back to me so far. I plan on paying to get the work done, speaking to the cyclist to let him know how much it cost (probably around £100 I reckon) and suggesting he pays to save further costs. If not then I will take it to small claims, the court fee is only £25 so I reckon its worth a pop. I would hope the guy would have the sense to pay up. If I was completely petty I'd be moaning about the black rubber marks he's also left on the car but I'm sure they will clean off fine. I do find it rather bizarre that people choose to come along and make insulting and sometimes judgemental comments when I've just had my car damaged, but hey each to their own. I will update if and when I have some news. Thanks to everyone who was helpful. ps for the record I'm female, the clue is in the kind of car I own![/QUOTE]

Err no, there are some blokes who have the Abarth version?

Yep I know, and a lot of them have sports and lounge models in darker colours too. Was just joking, but I guess its difficult to show that in the internet without smilies and I'm not feeling very smiley at the mo! I'm sure guys who have an Arbath make sure to mention that too

Outpost

Bo_Nidle wrote: »

So, op , have u had the car from new?

Why would that be relevant?

Strider590

Gonna be a lot of hassle, the short term loss of car + time off work (?) + possible hire car + risk of paying for any claimed damage to said hire car (nice money make for them at the moment) + rise in insurance premiums......

All for the sake of a tail light from Ebay, a screw driver and 30 mins work. No brainer really.....

I understand the anger and the feeling of wanting to teach this guy a lesson, but at what cost?

Tilt

Strider590 wrote: »

Gonna be a lot of hassle, the short term loss of car + time off work (?) + possible hire car + risk of paying for any claimed damage to said hire car (nice money make for them at the moment) + rise in insurance premiums......

All for the sake of a tail light from Ebay, a screw driver and 30 mins work. No brainer really.....

I understand the anger and the feeling of wanting to teach this guy a lesson, but at what cost?

These are called 'consiquential losses' which are claimable.

aka_shortie

s_b wrote: »

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2010-FIAT-500-RIGHT-DRIVERS-REAR-TAIL-LIGHT-LAMP-VGC-/330569022388?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cf772fbb4

does it look like this?

If it was me i would be buying this and fitting it myself in about 5 mins.

End of fuss!