Hi guys n gals,
Hoping y’all can give me some advice.
The other day after a long day at work I was in my street about to park when a car came along the road. It's a narrow road so I decide to roll the car back and let the on coming driver through.
On doing so I rolled onto a neighbours car (very lightly bumped it).... Dilemma
The damage looked minimal just a couple of scratches on the paintwork and a little dent on the arch cover. I left my details all the same and the person got in touch (thanking me for being honest). I have taken photos of the damage and asked my mate about a rough price, as he's a body technician/panel beater. My mate reckoned from the photos that if the guy went to "real" garage that it would be around £200-£250.
I have spoken with my neighbour and he said he would go to the garage he uses and get a quote...
Here the kick in the knackers, I got his quote through today, £349.95!
I'm in shock, what do I do?
I had planned to pay for it my self so not to effect my insurance. I don't have any no claims as I am the named driver on my car but thought the less claims the better.
Can anyone give me some advice on what to do as far paying for it myself or claiming my insurance?
I'm going to get a 2nd quote done on, but worst comes to worst and £349 is the price am I better to claim or pay myself?
Hoping y’all can give me some advice.
The other day after a long day at work I was in my street about to park when a car came along the road. It's a narrow road so I decide to roll the car back and let the on coming driver through.
On doing so I rolled onto a neighbours car (very lightly bumped it).... Dilemma
The damage looked minimal just a couple of scratches on the paintwork and a little dent on the arch cover. I left my details all the same and the person got in touch (thanking me for being honest). I have taken photos of the damage and asked my mate about a rough price, as he's a body technician/panel beater. My mate reckoned from the photos that if the guy went to "real" garage that it would be around £200-£250.
I have spoken with my neighbour and he said he would go to the garage he uses and get a quote...
Here the kick in the knackers, I got his quote through today, £349.95!
I'm in shock, what do I do?
I had planned to pay for it my self so not to effect my insurance. I don't have any no claims as I am the named driver on my car but thought the less claims the better.
Can anyone give me some advice on what to do as far paying for it myself or claiming my insurance?
I'm going to get a 2nd quote done on, but worst comes to worst and £349 is the price am I better to claim or pay myself?