Neighbour Reversed Into My Parked Car – What Should I Do?
Discussion
DoubleSix said:
Burwood said:
M3 there are a few things I would be doing even before you know for sure. Your block should be managed so ask the porter for details of the owner. You said you had reg details. Tell them the situation and try and get them to advise a name and goat number and phone number. The owner may well repair their car without you seeing it again.
Eh?"Sure sir, here have the private details of one of your fellow occupants, we tend to like to hand these out freely, especially when the enquirer is aggrieved"
There isn't a porter as people have suggested, but it may be worth writing a letter to the factor I suppose, as someone must have given him a key fob for access to the car park (if he lives here and isn't just let in by the person he is visiting - as I do when people come to visit me...).
Thanks 'hidetheelephants' - That's a very good idea and I'm in the process of applying to the DVLA for his details.
I called PoliceScotland on Thursday evening, and again on Friday afternoon when they still hadn't phoned me back. The police don't really seem bothered about even phoning me to speak about it. Looks like it's going to be down to me to sort it. Disappointed.
Thanks 'hidetheelephants' - That's a very good idea and I'm in the process of applying to the DVLA for his details.
I called PoliceScotland on Thursday evening, and again on Friday afternoon when they still hadn't phoned me back. The police don't really seem bothered about even phoning me to speak about it. Looks like it's going to be down to me to sort it. Disappointed.
So the police still haven't even bothered to phone me back... Pretty poor show.
I did however spot this guy parking his car on some waste ground at the end of my street, instead of parking in the car park as normal! I took a walk down and the back corner of his car is indeed scraped and bashed in exactly the same spot I expected. I have no doubt in my mind now that it was him!
I took photographs of all the damage and have passed them to my insurance company so they can get in touch with him. I think this is the best course of action at the moment, as there is a chance he may confess if he thinks there is evidence against him.
I did however spot this guy parking his car on some waste ground at the end of my street, instead of parking in the car park as normal! I took a walk down and the back corner of his car is indeed scraped and bashed in exactly the same spot I expected. I have no doubt in my mind now that it was him!
I took photographs of all the damage and have passed them to my insurance company so they can get in touch with him. I think this is the best course of action at the moment, as there is a chance he may confess if he thinks there is evidence against him.
M3Driver said:
So the police still haven't even bothered to phone me back... Pretty poor show.
I did however spot this guy parking his car on some waste ground at the end of my street, instead of parking in the car park as normal! I took a walk down and the back corner of his car is indeed scraped and bashed in exactly the same spot I expected. I have no doubt in my mind now that it was him!
I took photographs of all the damage and have passed them to my insurance company so they can get in touch with him. I think this is the best course of action at the moment, as there is a chance he may confess if he thinks there is evidence against him.
I'd make specific note (photo's) of any paint transfer. I'd also leave a note on his car offering to call you as you know it was him. I did however spot this guy parking his car on some waste ground at the end of my street, instead of parking in the car park as normal! I took a walk down and the back corner of his car is indeed scraped and bashed in exactly the same spot I expected. I have no doubt in my mind now that it was him!
I took photographs of all the damage and have passed them to my insurance company so they can get in touch with him. I think this is the best course of action at the moment, as there is a chance he may confess if he thinks there is evidence against him.
A few years ago one of my guys was driving a VW Crafter . The car in front pulled out through a junction and realising there was oncoming traffic, slammed it into reverse and smacked the front of the van. He calls me in a flap and i speak to the car driver who admits everything. When she got home her boyfriend convinced her she could lie and say the van rear ended her. I absolutely hate lying scumbags who damage others property and think they can get away with it. OP, another good reason to have a camera in your car!
Good luck with this. Don't give in
Good luck with this. Don't give in
Burwood said:
M3Driver said:
So the police still haven't even bothered to phone me back... Pretty poor show.
I did however spot this guy parking his car on some waste ground at the end of my street, instead of parking in the car park as normal! I took a walk down and the back corner of his car is indeed scraped and bashed in exactly the same spot I expected. I have no doubt in my mind now that it was him!
I took photographs of all the damage and have passed them to my insurance company so they can get in touch with him. I think this is the best course of action at the moment, as there is a chance he may confess if he thinks there is evidence against him.
I'd make specific note (photo's) of any paint transfer. I'd also leave a note on his car offering to call you as you know it was him. I did however spot this guy parking his car on some waste ground at the end of my street, instead of parking in the car park as normal! I took a walk down and the back corner of his car is indeed scraped and bashed in exactly the same spot I expected. I have no doubt in my mind now that it was him!
I took photographs of all the damage and have passed them to my insurance company so they can get in touch with him. I think this is the best course of action at the moment, as there is a chance he may confess if he thinks there is evidence against him.
A serious RTA perhaps...
Burwood said:
A few years ago one of my guys was driving a VW Crafter . The car in front pulled out through a junction and realising there was oncoming traffic, slammed it into reverse and smacked the front of the van. He calls me in a flap and i speak to the car driver who admits everything. When she got home her boyfriend convinced her she could lie and say the van rear ended her. I absolutely hate lying scumbags who damage others property and think they can get away with it. OP, another good reason to have a camera in your car!
Good luck with this. Don't give in
I had this. Fortunately, it took her a year to come up with this foolproof scam and my claim had been filed immediately. She folded, fortunately.Good luck with this. Don't give in
Not sure how it would go now.
Cheers, Jim
M3Driver said:
So the police still haven't even bothered to phone me back... Pretty poor show.
I did however spot this guy parking his car on some waste ground at the end of my street, instead of parking in the car park as normal! I took a walk down and the back corner of his car is indeed scraped and bashed in exactly the same spot I expected. I have no doubt in my mind now that it was him!
I took photographs of all the damage and have passed them to my insurance company so they can get in touch with him. I think this is the best course of action at the moment, as there is a chance he may confess if he thinks there is evidence against him.
As I predicted on Page 1 I did however spot this guy parking his car on some waste ground at the end of my street, instead of parking in the car park as normal! I took a walk down and the back corner of his car is indeed scraped and bashed in exactly the same spot I expected. I have no doubt in my mind now that it was him!
I took photographs of all the damage and have passed them to my insurance company so they can get in touch with him. I think this is the best course of action at the moment, as there is a chance he may confess if he thinks there is evidence against him.
Agree that a note under the wiper might save your insurance company deciding it's "not worth fighting" if you have an admission from him. Might be worth a photo with a tape measure showing height of damage if it is not obvious.
jimmy the hat said:
Burwood said:
A few years ago one of my guys was driving a VW Crafter . The car in front pulled out through a junction and realising there was oncoming traffic, slammed it into reverse and smacked the front of the van. He calls me in a flap and i speak to the car driver who admits everything. When she got home her boyfriend convinced her she could lie and say the van rear ended her. I absolutely hate lying scumbags who damage others property and think they can get away with it. OP, another good reason to have a camera in your car!
Good luck with this. Don't give in
I had this. Fortunately, it took her a year to come up with this foolproof scam and my claim had been filed immediately. She folded, fortunately.Good luck with this. Don't give in
Not sure how it would go now.
Cheers, Jim
If you're happy you have enough evidence, I'd leave a note saying a note had been left on my car from a witness. Give him a deadline to get in contact or you'll be in contact via the Police.
While I'm no expert, when access fobs/passes are issued, they are normally encoded and have an identifier stored against them, eg flat number, name etc, so if they are lost, they know what fob to deactivate. Probably overkill but you could find out from the management company if any fobs were used after you got home, so would eliminate the idea of somebody else coming in after you.
When you leave the car park, is the barrier automatic or do you need the fob? You probably have all the proof you need, but could tie it down a bit for you.
While I'm no expert, when access fobs/passes are issued, they are normally encoded and have an identifier stored against them, eg flat number, name etc, so if they are lost, they know what fob to deactivate. Probably overkill but you could find out from the management company if any fobs were used after you got home, so would eliminate the idea of somebody else coming in after you.
When you leave the car park, is the barrier automatic or do you need the fob? You probably have all the proof you need, but could tie it down a bit for you.
M3Driver said:
So the police still haven't even bothered to phone me back... Pretty poor show.
I did however spot this guy parking his car on some waste ground at the end of my street, instead of parking in the car park as normal! I took a walk down and the back corner of his car is indeed scraped and bashed in exactly the same spot I expected. I have no doubt in my mind now that it was him!
I took photographs of all the damage and have passed them to my insurance company so they can get in touch with him. I think this is the best course of action at the moment, as there is a chance he may confess if he thinks there is evidence against him.
Pretty obvious he knows whats gone on.I did however spot this guy parking his car on some waste ground at the end of my street, instead of parking in the car park as normal! I took a walk down and the back corner of his car is indeed scraped and bashed in exactly the same spot I expected. I have no doubt in my mind now that it was him!
I took photographs of all the damage and have passed them to my insurance company so they can get in touch with him. I think this is the best course of action at the moment, as there is a chance he may confess if he thinks there is evidence against him.
I'd confront him, politely. Explain you have a note from a neighbour who wants to remain anonymous, and you have collected photographic evidence and spotted the damage on his car.
I doubt the police and insurance will do anything.
I had a neighbours mum hit my car, I just paid out for a replacement wing out of my own pocket.
For those of you saying the Police are not interested, here is my own experience.
Wifes car is damaged enough to knock the steering out, whilst parked in a public road near to a friends house.
I wander around the immediate area until I find a car with clearly opposing side damage hidden down a side road.
We both rock up to the local Police station in the early evening (don't bother phoning) and ask to make a statement about somebody leaving the scene of the accident.
We gave all details and also copy photos of the damage to both cars.
A Police officer visit the home of the other vehicle (yes they did that) and asked for him to supply insurance details to my insurers.
When confronted with a uniformed officer and the over-riding realisation that leaving an accident is a crime (a recorded crime) he provided the details and admitted responsibility on the spot. The officer rings me to confirm of the outcome and that SHE will pass those details on.
Wife's cars gets repaired and our insurance company does not load us.
The worst that would happen is that they deny it to their own insurance company, but they would still be obliged to provide to go through insurance.
OP.
I suggest you visit the local station with copy photographs and insist on making a statement that includes the calls you have made to the police.
Wifes car is damaged enough to knock the steering out, whilst parked in a public road near to a friends house.
I wander around the immediate area until I find a car with clearly opposing side damage hidden down a side road.
We both rock up to the local Police station in the early evening (don't bother phoning) and ask to make a statement about somebody leaving the scene of the accident.
We gave all details and also copy photos of the damage to both cars.
A Police officer visit the home of the other vehicle (yes they did that) and asked for him to supply insurance details to my insurers.
When confronted with a uniformed officer and the over-riding realisation that leaving an accident is a crime (a recorded crime) he provided the details and admitted responsibility on the spot. The officer rings me to confirm of the outcome and that SHE will pass those details on.
Wife's cars gets repaired and our insurance company does not load us.
The worst that would happen is that they deny it to their own insurance company, but they would still be obliged to provide to go through insurance.
OP.
I suggest you visit the local station with copy photographs and insist on making a statement that includes the calls you have made to the police.
Edited by Hol on Wednesday 14th October 11:12
^^^ I agree take your evidence to the cops on the basis the driver left the scene and failed to report an accident and send it all to your insurers as well. Let them have at it.
Its not usually a good idea to try and front up an individual as it can muddy the waters because they will probably deny all knowledge and you will then have given them the chance to construct a story.
Its not usually a good idea to try and front up an individual as it can muddy the waters because they will probably deny all knowledge and you will then have given them the chance to construct a story.
Burwood said:
A few years ago one of my guys was driving a VW Crafter . The car in front pulled out through a junction and realising there was oncoming traffic, slammed it into reverse and smacked the front of the van. He calls me in a flap and i speak to the car driver who admits everything. When she got home her boyfriend convinced her she could lie and say the van rear ended her. I absolutely hate lying scumbags who damage others property and think they can get away with it. OP, another good reason to have a camera in your car!
Good luck with this. Don't give in
I had this too. Good luck with this. Don't give in
Hol said:
For those of you saying the Police are not interested, here is my own experience.
Wifes car is damaged enough to knock the steering out, whilst parked in a public road near to a friends house.
I wander around the immediate area until I find a car with clearly opposing side damage hidden down a side road.
We both rock up to the local Police station in the early evening (don't bother phoning) and ask to make a statement about somebody leaving the scene of the accident.
We gave all details and also copy photos of the damage to both cars.
A Police officer visit the home of the other vehicle (yes they did that) and asked for him to supply insurance details to my insurers.
When confronted with a uniformed officer and the over-riding realisation that leaving an accident is a crime (a recorded crime) he provided the details and admitted responsibility on the spot. The officer rings me to confirm of the outcome and that SHE will pass those details on.
Wife's cars gets repaired and our insurance company does not load us.
The worst that would happen is that they deny it to their own insurance company, but they would still be obliged to provide to go through insurance.
OP.
I suggest you visit the local station with copy photographs and insist on making a statement that includes the calls you have made to the police.
Can only assume you live in a sleepier part of the country than I...Wifes car is damaged enough to knock the steering out, whilst parked in a public road near to a friends house.
I wander around the immediate area until I find a car with clearly opposing side damage hidden down a side road.
We both rock up to the local Police station in the early evening (don't bother phoning) and ask to make a statement about somebody leaving the scene of the accident.
We gave all details and also copy photos of the damage to both cars.
A Police officer visit the home of the other vehicle (yes they did that) and asked for him to supply insurance details to my insurers.
When confronted with a uniformed officer and the over-riding realisation that leaving an accident is a crime (a recorded crime) he provided the details and admitted responsibility on the spot. The officer rings me to confirm of the outcome and that SHE will pass those details on.
Wife's cars gets repaired and our insurance company does not load us.
The worst that would happen is that they deny it to their own insurance company, but they would still be obliged to provide to go through insurance.
OP.
I suggest you visit the local station with copy photographs and insist on making a statement that includes the calls you have made to the police.
Edited by Hol on Wednesday 14th October 11:12
DoubleSix said:
Hol said:
For those of you saying the Police are not interested, here is my own experience.
Wifes car is damaged enough to knock the steering out, whilst parked in a public road near to a friends house.
I wander around the immediate area until I find a car with clearly opposing side damage hidden down a side road.
We both rock up to the local Police station in the early evening (don't bother phoning) and ask to make a statement about somebody leaving the scene of the accident.
We gave all details and also copy photos of the damage to both cars.
A Police officer visit the home of the other vehicle (yes they did that) and asked for him to supply insurance details to my insurers.
When confronted with a uniformed officer and the over-riding realisation that leaving an accident is a crime (a recorded crime) he provided the details and admitted responsibility on the spot. The officer rings me to confirm of the outcome and that SHE will pass those details on.
Wife's cars gets repaired and our insurance company does not load us.
The worst that would happen is that they deny it to their own insurance company, but they would still be obliged to provide to go through insurance.
OP.
I suggest you visit the local station with copy photographs and insist on making a statement that includes the calls you have made to the police.
Can only assume you live in a sleepier part of the country than I...Wifes car is damaged enough to knock the steering out, whilst parked in a public road near to a friends house.
I wander around the immediate area until I find a car with clearly opposing side damage hidden down a side road.
We both rock up to the local Police station in the early evening (don't bother phoning) and ask to make a statement about somebody leaving the scene of the accident.
We gave all details and also copy photos of the damage to both cars.
A Police officer visit the home of the other vehicle (yes they did that) and asked for him to supply insurance details to my insurers.
When confronted with a uniformed officer and the over-riding realisation that leaving an accident is a crime (a recorded crime) he provided the details and admitted responsibility on the spot. The officer rings me to confirm of the outcome and that SHE will pass those details on.
Wife's cars gets repaired and our insurance company does not load us.
The worst that would happen is that they deny it to their own insurance company, but they would still be obliged to provide to go through insurance.
OP.
I suggest you visit the local station with copy photographs and insist on making a statement that includes the calls you have made to the police.
Edited by Hol on Wednesday 14th October 11:12
One of the most highly populated areas of Kent.
The incident occurred in the centre of that area.
The local stations officers are often to be seen on those fly on the wall series breaking up fights outside pups and clubs.
Hol said:
DoubleSix said:
Hol said:
For those of you saying the Police are not interested, here is my own experience.
Wifes car is damaged enough to knock the steering out, whilst parked in a public road near to a friends house.
I wander around the immediate area until I find a car with clearly opposing side damage hidden down a side road.
We both rock up to the local Police station in the early evening (don't bother phoning) and ask to make a statement about somebody leaving the scene of the accident.
We gave all details and also copy photos of the damage to both cars.
A Police officer visit the home of the other vehicle (yes they did that) and asked for him to supply insurance details to my insurers.
When confronted with a uniformed officer and the over-riding realisation that leaving an accident is a crime (a recorded crime) he provided the details and admitted responsibility on the spot. The officer rings me to confirm of the outcome and that SHE will pass those details on.
Wife's cars gets repaired and our insurance company does not load us.
The worst that would happen is that they deny it to their own insurance company, but they would still be obliged to provide to go through insurance.
OP.
I suggest you visit the local station with copy photographs and insist on making a statement that includes the calls you have made to the police.
Can only assume you live in a sleepier part of the country than I...Wifes car is damaged enough to knock the steering out, whilst parked in a public road near to a friends house.
I wander around the immediate area until I find a car with clearly opposing side damage hidden down a side road.
We both rock up to the local Police station in the early evening (don't bother phoning) and ask to make a statement about somebody leaving the scene of the accident.
We gave all details and also copy photos of the damage to both cars.
A Police officer visit the home of the other vehicle (yes they did that) and asked for him to supply insurance details to my insurers.
When confronted with a uniformed officer and the over-riding realisation that leaving an accident is a crime (a recorded crime) he provided the details and admitted responsibility on the spot. The officer rings me to confirm of the outcome and that SHE will pass those details on.
Wife's cars gets repaired and our insurance company does not load us.
The worst that would happen is that they deny it to their own insurance company, but they would still be obliged to provide to go through insurance.
OP.
I suggest you visit the local station with copy photographs and insist on making a statement that includes the calls you have made to the police.
Edited by Hol on Wednesday 14th October 11:12
One of the most highly populated areas of Kent.
The incident occurred in the centre of that area.
The local stations officers are often to be seen on those fly on the wall series breaking up fights outside pups and clubs.
DoubleSix said:
Hol said:
DoubleSix said:
Hol said:
For those of you saying the Police are not interested, here is my own experience.
Wifes car is damaged enough to knock the steering out, whilst parked in a public road near to a friends house.
I wander around the immediate area until I find a car with clearly opposing side damage hidden down a side road.
We both rock up to the local Police station in the early evening (don't bother phoning) and ask to make a statement about somebody leaving the scene of the accident.
We gave all details and also copy photos of the damage to both cars.
A Police officer visit the home of the other vehicle (yes they did that) and asked for him to supply insurance details to my insurers.
When confronted with a uniformed officer and the over-riding realisation that leaving an accident is a crime (a recorded crime) he provided the details and admitted responsibility on the spot. The officer rings me to confirm of the outcome and that SHE will pass those details on.
Wife's cars gets repaired and our insurance company does not load us.
The worst that would happen is that they deny it to their own insurance company, but they would still be obliged to provide to go through insurance.
OP.
I suggest you visit the local station with copy photographs and insist on making a statement that includes the calls you have made to the police.
Can only assume you live in a sleepier part of the country than I...Wifes car is damaged enough to knock the steering out, whilst parked in a public road near to a friends house.
I wander around the immediate area until I find a car with clearly opposing side damage hidden down a side road.
We both rock up to the local Police station in the early evening (don't bother phoning) and ask to make a statement about somebody leaving the scene of the accident.
We gave all details and also copy photos of the damage to both cars.
A Police officer visit the home of the other vehicle (yes they did that) and asked for him to supply insurance details to my insurers.
When confronted with a uniformed officer and the over-riding realisation that leaving an accident is a crime (a recorded crime) he provided the details and admitted responsibility on the spot. The officer rings me to confirm of the outcome and that SHE will pass those details on.
Wife's cars gets repaired and our insurance company does not load us.
The worst that would happen is that they deny it to their own insurance company, but they would still be obliged to provide to go through insurance.
OP.
I suggest you visit the local station with copy photographs and insist on making a statement that includes the calls you have made to the police.
Edited by Hol on Wednesday 14th October 11:12
One of the most highly populated areas of Kent.
The incident occurred in the centre of that area.
The local stations officers are often to be seen on those fly on the wall series breaking up fights outside pups and clubs.
A large town called Gillingham is where it happened. You could google it, if you like.
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