I scratched a car reversing out of the bay, what next?
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Photo of damage
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Barmy_Army_92 said:I scratched someone's car in the car park yesterday, left a note. They phoned me and it's a company car which they are returning before Christmas.They were grateful for the honesty and proposed to leave it unless they incurred a sizable bill upon return of the car in a couple of months time.The damage was X2 small (maybe 2 inch long, thin) scratches on the rear bumper. I have a photo of this.I said I would have to think about their proposal and get back to them, I am here seeking advice ref the best course of action which minimises the financial impact to myself and the hassle for both parties.Can you afford it?
It would be too vague for my liking0 -
Polish and elbow grease and it will be hidden well enough.1
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If it’s a lease car there could be a bill to pay. I think you need to tell your insurance company so they are prepared.0
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comeandgo said:If it’s a lease car there could be a bill to pay. I think you need to tell your insurance company so they are prepared.
However, would this automatically increase my future premiums even if I decided not to claim?0 -
that's minor enough to be repaired by a 'Chips Away' type outfit. Why not get a quote from them and pay for the repair now. Reckon on around £150ish1
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Barmy_Army_92 said:
However, would this automatically increase my future premiums even if I decided not to claim?Yes, but by how much we can't tell you.It changes their assessment of the risk you pose, the reality that you will probably take extra care from now on and are less likely to do it again doesn't matter.
I want to go back to The Olden Days, when every single thing that I can think of was better.....
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The other party will of course be grateful for your honesty, which is to be praised . I knew someone in their position and when he went to his dealer to enquire about the repair cost (it was a bit more substantial than yours), the dealer first commented that of all the requests they get for quotes, about one a year is under such circumstances. As @tonygold suggests, offer to pay for it to be done by someone like Chips Away now, telling the third party you'd prefer it to be dealt with that way than them (and therefore you) getting hit by a bigger bill at Christmas.
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victor2 said:The other party will of course be grateful for your honesty, which is to be praised . I knew someone in their position and when he went to his dealer to enquire about the repair cost (it was a bit more substantial than yours), the dealer first commented that of all the requests they get for quotes, about one a year is under such circumstances. As @tonygold suggests, offer to pay for it to be done by someone like Chips Away now, telling the third party you'd prefer it to be dealt with that way than them (and therefore you) getting hit by a bigger bill at Christmas.0
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comeandgo said:victor2 said:The other party will of course be grateful for your honesty, which is to be praised . I knew someone in their position and when he went to his dealer to enquire about the repair cost (it was a bit more substantial than yours), the dealer first commented that of all the requests they get for quotes, about one a year is under such circumstances. As @tonygold suggests, offer to pay for it to be done by someone like Chips Away now, telling the third party you'd prefer it to be dealt with that way than them (and therefore you) getting hit by a bigger bill at Christmas.You are just dealing with the person using the leased car. A simple repair like that should be impossible to spot, so when the car is returned, the leasing company won't pick up on it and impose a charge.
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