Car parked - hit by another driver

[ilc14]

My car was parked in a car park and hit and has some minor damage (scratches and scuffs). Driver left there details and said they would pay for the damages... The car is on lease. Claim on insurance and repair or repair and have them pay?

[swisstoni]

That was decent of them so that’s a good sign.
Get a professional estimate asap and ask for the money.
If they get funny about things then I’d then just go through the insurance.

[T1berious]

Get the damage assessed and a quote from a manufacturer approved repairer. Pass on the quote to the other party and go from there. You’ll be amazed at how strong pricing can be at the moment.

The at fault party might shrink back if the quote is over their perceived amount for the damage.