Damage to car whilst parked

k6chris

Hi there, dumb question(s) time... I have just noticed that there is a fairly big dent / gash to the top of the driver-side front wheel arch panel. I park on a drive, and the only time I used the car today was to go to a golf driving range, so my working assumption is that is where the damage was done. I have phoned them to ask for CCTV footage, which the woman who answered the call said they would do, if I sent them an e-mail, which I have just done. She pointed out they have a 'park at your own risk' sign too!


What else should I be doing? Does the 'park at your own risk' sign have any legal standing? Do I need to inform my insurance company?


Brain scrambled.


Thanks in advance.

PasturesNew

The park at your own risk refers to you suing the Club.

If you intend to pursue the person who did the damage the sign does not exist as it's irrelevant to your situation.

You want "money from the geezer driving the car that hit mine".
You do not want "money from the Club where I parked my car".

lincroft1710

If a golf club employee was responsible for damaging your car, then the "Park at your own risk" sign won't absolve them of responsibility. The club have no responsibility for damage caused by a member

EdGasketTheSecond

If you want your insurer to fix the dent then you need to inform them. If you can't find the culprit and are going to live with the dent or fix it yourself, then no need to inform them. If you find the culprit and he/she uses their insurance, then you will need to declare the incident to your insurer.