Hit & Run my parked car. One independent witness. Best way to deal.

Tilt

AdrianC wrote: »

Or can you get a perfectly good used door (to match the other three used doors) for a fraction of that?

But why should he? The OP has the necessary info to pursue the RK of the 'offending car' so why should he not at least attempt to recover his losses from the 'offender'?

AdrianC

Tilt wrote: »

But why should he? The OP has the necessary info to pursue the RK of the 'offending car' so why should he not at least attempt to recover his losses from the 'offender'?

Goferit.

But, even in the best case scenario, the OP runs the risk of it costing him more - via increased premiums for the next few years - than just sorting it himself.

In the worst case scenario, it would be much cheaper to pay for that brand new door at dealer price, painted and fitted.

Silver-Surfer_2

AdrianC wrote: »

Goferit.

But, even in the best case scenario, the OP runs the risk of it costing him more - via increased premiums for the next few years - than just sorting it himself.

In the worst case scenario, it would be much cheaper to pay for that brand new door at dealer price, painted and fitted.

How would it, unless the cost is way less than his excess?

The incident will already be on the cue system as he's insisted the TP insurers record it.

Silver-Surfer_2

Tilt wrote: »

I suggest you perhaps follow my advice in post #62.

Obtain the RK details from the DVLA (fee will be payable) and then chase the RK for the damage.

That's what I would do.

Why should he pay when he can get those details for free from the police?

dimension7

Silver-Surfer wrote: »

Why should he pay when he can get those details for free from the police?

Thats incorrect, in my experience. The police absolutely refused to give them to me. They acted extremely unhelpful when I insisted, stating that no matter what the outcome I would not have access to any statements or records. And their investigation would not help any bit in my insurance dispute.

At the same time they handed me a leaflet with a phone number. When I rang it the automatic answer machine told me that I could get statements at £80 (if the police investigated further) or my original report for only £30. Nice!

Silver-Surfer_2

dimension7 wrote: »

Thats incorrect, in my experience. The police absolutely refused to give them to me. They acted extremely unhelpful when I insisted, stating that no matter what the outcome I would not have access to any statements or records. And their investigation would not help any bit in my insurance dispute.

At the same time they handed me a leaflet with a phone number. When I rang it the automatic answer machine told me that I could get statements at £80 (if the police investigated further) or my original report for only £30. Nice!

You were told in #20 you can buy copies of the report.

Under the road traffic act you are entitled to have the name and address of the owner of the vehicle so it's nit incorrect.

bigjl

dimension7 wrote: »

Thats incorrect, in my experience. The police absolutely refused to give them to me. They acted extremely unhelpful when I insisted, stating that no matter what the outcome I would not have access to any statements or records. And their investigation would not help any bit in my insurance dispute.

At the same time they handed me a leaflet with a phone number. When I rang it the automatic answer machine told me that I could get statements at £80 (if the police investigated further) or my original report for only £30. Nice!

Did you just want their details or did you want a full report on the incident and the Police opinion on who was to blame?

Silver-Surfer_2

bigjl wrote: »

Did you just want their details or did you want a full report on the incident and the Police opinion on who was to blame?

I doubt the person of the front counter would have been qualified to give an opinion.

Hermione_Granger

Silver-Surfer wrote: »

You were told in #20 you can buy copies of the report.

Under the road traffic act you are entitled to have the name and address of the owner of the vehicle so it's nit incorrect.

You are entitled to this information but the police can refuse to give it to you and simply say that you are required to obtain it fron the DVLA.
You can request it from them but there is a charge for this.

Silver-Surfer_2

Hermione_Granger wrote: »

You are entitled to this information but the police can refuse to give it to you and simply say that you are required to obtain it fron the DVLA.
You can request it from them but there is a charge for this.

Where is the legal requirement for that?