Damage to neighbour's car possibly from a JustPark booking - what to do?

esio13

Hi, yes sorry i don't know the proper terms for cars - it's a convertible not-new Merc and he's very protective over it.
Think i'm going to have to suck it up and pay out, as much as this upsets me. I realise it might seem soft to others but it feels like it falls on us morally as it was most likely someone renting out our space.  I try to avoid conflict for an easy life so in the interest of keeping our street community together, I would rather live happily than have an issue with my neighbour. My family have all told me not to pay but they don't have to live on the street. Thanks for all your input and giving me some clarity in the situation. Stay safe!

Car_54

On the bright side, isn't the £200 deductable against the tax you pay on your parking income?

TonyMMM

As you are essentially running a business by  renting out your space, presumably you have taken out some sort of public liability insurance to protect you against this type of claim ?

The_Rainmaker

If I was mr X and knew the damage wasn't there prior then I would not be happy.  If OP didn't pay first phone call would be to HMRC to ask them to look at possible undeclared earnings and then take it from there.

OP keep the peace and just pay the man, you would in all probability win in court but could you rest easy?

452

Mercdriver said:

KimJongUn88 said:

Herzlos said:

It certainly sounds like one of your visitors did it, and if you can't figure out which one then it's on you to pay it. £200 is nothing for a door.

Just think; would you expect go split the bill if he damaged your property?

How much do you make via justpark? Is there any kind of insurance provided?

Are you for real? The OP has done nothing wrong whatsoever. It was the person who caused the damage to the vehicle who was negligent and is responsible. 

Why are you asking about the insurance from Just Park? The insurance of the vehicle driven by the Just Park user will
cover their Road Traffic Act liabilities.

Your response is absolute rubbish.

There is a world of difference with having done wrong, and being responsible for something happening.  Would the incident have happened had the OP not rented out the spot?  If yes, then there is a sense of responsibility - not necessarily legally, but morally.  Now the OP and anyone in this situation could front it out, but in the end your neighbours are your neighbours for the whole of the time that you share the same street.  

It could easily turn very nasty with that one neighbour turning the whole street against the OP.  Personally if I was in the OP's position, I would be pragmatic and just pay the £200 but make sure she gets a signed receipt for it stating full and final settlement. If the OP is willing to pay £100, for the sake of £100 it could end very badly.  
OP if it leaves you feeling bad towards the neighbour concerned, you could avoid future contact with him after paying and getting receipt.  

There's no evidence to suggest who caused the damage.

Whats to say it wasn't caused by a takeaway delivery driver using the vacant spot when delivering?

Mercdriver

452 said:

Mercdriver said:

KimJongUn88 said:

Herzlos said:

It certainly sounds like one of your visitors did it, and if you can't figure out which one then it's on you to pay it. £200 is nothing for a door.

Just think; would you expect go split the bill if he damaged your property?

How much do you make via justpark? Is there any kind of insurance provided?

Are you for real? The OP has done nothing wrong whatsoever. It was the person who caused the damage to the vehicle who was negligent and is responsible. 

Why are you asking about the insurance from Just Park? The insurance of the vehicle driven by the Just Park user will
cover their Road Traffic Act liabilities.

Your response is absolute rubbish.

There is a world of difference with having done wrong, and being responsible for something happening.  Would the incident have happened had the OP not rented out the spot?  If yes, then there is a sense of responsibility - not necessarily legally, but morally.  Now the OP and anyone in this situation could front it out, but in the end your neighbours are your neighbours for the whole of the time that you share the same street.  

It could easily turn very nasty with that one neighbour turning the whole street against the OP.  Personally if I was in the OP's position, I would be pragmatic and just pay the £200 but make sure she gets a signed receipt for it stating full and final settlement. If the OP is willing to pay £100, for the sake of £100 it could end very badly.  
OP if it leaves you feeling bad towards the neighbour concerned, you could avoid future contact with him after paying and getting receipt.  

There's no evidence to suggest who caused the damage.

Whats to say it wasn't caused by a takeaway delivery driver using the vacant spot when delivering?

As I said:
Personally if I was in the OP's position, I would be pragmatic and just pay the £200 but make sure she gets a signed receipt for it stating full and final settlement. If the OP is willing to pay £100, for the sake of £100 it could end very badly.  
OP if it leaves you feeling bad towards the neighbour concerned, you could avoid future contact with him after paying and getting receipt.

EdGasketTheSecond

A bit difficult when you live next door

PasturesNew

You damaged his beloved vintage car door, the love and joy of his life - and he just wants £200 and you're whining? 

Today .... on a 14 year old dented bog standard car I paid £250 for just a DOOR HANDLE to be fitted - and it wasn't even sprayed to match the car (extra cost). 

Just pay the man. 

m0bov

PasturesNew said:

You damaged his beloved vintage car door, the love and joy of his life - and he just wants £200 and you're whining? 

Today .... on a 14 year old dented bog standard car I paid £250 for just a DOOR HANDLE to be fitted - and it wasn't even sprayed to match the car (extra cost). 

Just pay the man. 

Read thread, the OP never damaged it.

m0bov

I think the OP's more pressing issue is whether he has permission to rent the space, if its taxable, and PL cover. Is the land owned by a freeholder?