Private car damaged in work car park

Philjk

My car was parked in the works car park. A work mate reversed a company car into it causing damage to body work and paint etc.
The car park is private property but does allow access to the public. There is a sign however saying the company take no responsibility for damage or theft on the premises.
Does this mean that I can’t get my employer to pay for the damage to my car?

AdrianC

The employer aren't liable on the basis of the provision of parking space.

However, their insurance would certainly cover the company car that hit you.

Tokk

Have you asked work about it?

The insurance policy on a company vehicle will almost certainly be in the company's name, you'll have to ask for details.

Car_54

Your claim is against the driver, who will undoubtedly pass it on to the insurer. Nothing to do with the employer.

Ant555

The sign in easy terms means that the company are not liable if another employees car hits your car, someones bicycle scrapes down the side or if your car is broken into etc - they are not claiming to be looking after your vehicle but say you can park there if you assume all risks.

However, that doesn't mean tough luck as the company vehicle will (hopefully) be insured and, assuming the employee was entitled to drive the car, the business car insurance will cover it.

I am not sure if 'nothing to do with the employer' as previously suggested is correct, they will be involved in the same way as they would be involved if a company vehicle hits a car on the public highway - not financially but probably administratively. Often there is a designated person that looks after these things rather than an individual employee - but as you work for them then you may already know who it is.

Hope this helps