Opened door into speeding car

[MikeGoodwin]

Posting on behalf of my mate, as I'm not entirely sure if this woman is trying to screw him over for a few extra quid. Could do with some advice please.

So while stationary hes gone and opened his car door into this woman's car, who I am told (and has been witnessed by other members of his family) was going a proper stupid speed.

Anyways, he has agreed to avoid going through insurance for the sake of no claims and has received a 'quote' of £700.

The work that needs doing, and I've seen the pictures, will be a new front quarter panel and paint, and a bit of paint on the front bumper, say 1/4 of the bumper or less will need blending. Oh and its a white Seat Ibiza I think. Thing is after his excess and the loss of his no claims itll probably cost that


Does it seem excessive?

I am assuming this will be 'his fault' based on who went into who?

[MikeGoodwin]

Thanks, I think what I need to know is, is £700 unreasonable. Just seems to me like he is being taken for a ride.

Also, family was stood at the side of the road, he didnt see it.

[MikeGoodwin]

Thanks all. Car door just has paint missing on the lip surprisingly.