Thoughts on an accident...

fivetide

chib wrote: »

Thanks for the replies, looks like my NCB is dropping back from 4 to 0 then.

Once you get to two years then no claims protection is well worth it just in case this happens (as the discount it provides is worth is far in excess of the cost to protect usually).

Hope it gets sorted.

5t.

chib

Hadrian wrote: »

Why reverse???

From day one, I was taught to reverse into a parking space. When teaching my partner how to drive, I done the same thing. I personally think there is less of a risk reversing into a space (Which normally, the coast is clear) than reversing out where it may be difficult to see someone walking/driving/cycling past.

neilmcl

Hadrian wrote: »

Why reverse???

Why not???

Taadaa

Reversing into a space is much easier usually. Isn't it something they can test you on in the driving test?

I would agree with what has already been said by most, as the other car was stationary it is unlkely they will find them at fault. Very unfortunate.

Delivery_Driver

Joe_Horner wrote: »

If you're reversing sensibly (for want of a better word) it's extremely unlikely the impact in that case would be enough to prevent the door from closing - it takes quite a lot to bend hinges on most cars!

Hinges maybe, doors not so much.A car reversing at a few mph into an open door edge will deform it.