Neighbour hit and run - Page 2

trebor · 9th June 2009, 20:16

go and see him Bernard - never mind he has had to change his reversing line, has he not got any mirrors ?

Next time it could be your V8 !

JohnDotCom · 9th June 2009, 20:20

Give him the Chance to sort it by going across and seeing him
If no joy or excuses or Denial
Report to Police straight away and also ask/demand a Crime number.
It is an offence and his Insurance premium will also go through the roof if convicted,
once a Crime number is also given to Insurance company with a brief statement from your wife, and photos of damage etc,
he is on a hiding to nothing.

bluey9 · 9th June 2009, 20:20

I agree with Pab. The old goat needs taken down a peg or two. What he did was illegal. You have done absolutely nothing wrong and should not be one penny out of pocket. He drove off without so much as a second thought for your property. Up until then I would have been calm, as accidents happen and can be rectified. As soon as he moved off he forfeited the right to even the most basic politeness. Take the police to his doorstep if needs be.
Get him sorted Bernard, it'll only eat away at you if you don't do anything.

All the best
Bluey

StevenWilliams · 9th June 2009, 20:59

I'd first just pop over and say somethign like " I'm not sure if you noticed but you did damage my car when you reversed yesterday"

If he denies it go to the police and report it. Same with your insurance company.

Also go over to his car and take pictures of where your wife thinks the contact was. He may polish it out after you tell him that you know what he did.

If you are not confident enough then don't be confrontational about it.

Steffan · 9th June 2009, 21:00

I have had 2 very similar incidents in the last few years and it is surprisingly stressful.

If you can get his insurance details, you can deal directly with his insurer. They are unlikely to waste their time and money allowing him to dispute liability in such a clear cut case.

The first incident I had, the other driver's insurer arranged for their approved repairer to pick up my car and they sent a loan car. I didn't have to do or pay anything.

I woudn't waste time getting quotes for repairs yourself in the expectation that he will pay cash and avoid making an insurance claim. Each incident I had was a small dent but cost around £1000 a time.

If he is difficult, you can point out to him that it is an offence to refuse to provide insurance details to someone with reasonable cause to ask and that if he doesn't report the incident to his insurer himself it will invalidate his cover. That would lead to you making a claim on your insurance and your insurer would then sue him and he would be without cover.

Good luck

Bernard LPG · 9th June 2009, 21:01

Thanks everyone for your advice and encouragement. I'll let you know what happens. The old so-and-so is nearly 90 so I'll have to be a bit circumspect I guess.

JohnDotCom · 9th June 2009, 21:02

It is also an offence to drive away after an accident without stopping.

Dallas · 9th June 2009, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bernard LPG

Thanks everyone for your advice and encouragement. I'll let you know what happens. The old so-and-so is nearly 90 so I'll have to be a bit circumspect I guess.

Goodluck Bernard...

Blooming ek! 90 fantastic.....:lol:

Not for me to say... but!..... at that age he should really think about surrendering his licence, I know I will have by then.....

My grandad did...:lol:

StevenWilliams · 9th June 2009, 21:08

He's probably forgotten about it by now

Bernard LPG · 9th June 2009, 21:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dallas

Goodluck Bernard...

Blooming ek! 90 fantastic.....:lol:

Not for me to say... but!..... at that age he should really think about surrendering his licence, I know I will have by then.....

My grandad did...:lol:

My father is 90 in a couple of weeks time. He has been driving regularly to see his girfriend every other week 50 miles each way. He is a perfectly capable driver and probably physically fitter than I am!

9th June 2009, 20:16	#11
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	go and see him Bernard - never mind he has had to change his reversing line, has he not got any mirrors ? Next time it could be your V8 ! __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

9th June 2009, 20:59	#14
StevenWilliams This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 British Racing Green. 81,000 miles and counting Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 6,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I'd first just pop over and say somethign like " I'm not sure if you noticed but you did damage my car when you reversed yesterday" If he denies it go to the police and report it. Same with your insurance company. Also go over to his car and take pictures of where your wife thinks the contact was. He may polish it out after you tell him that you know what he did. If you are not confident enough then don't be confrontational about it. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater

9th June 2009, 21:08	#19
StevenWilliams This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 British Racing Green. 81,000 miles and counting Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 6,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	He's probably forgotten about it by now __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater

9th June 2009, 20:20	#12
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Give him the Chance to sort it by going across and seeing him If no joy or excuses or Denial Report to Police straight away and also ask/demand a Crime number. It is an offence and his Insurance premium will also go through the roof if convicted, once a Crime number is also given to Insurance company with a brief statement from your wife, and photos of damage etc, he is on a hiding to nothing.

9th June 2009, 20:20	#13
bluey9 Banned 2004 Rover 75 2.0 CDTi Connoisseur Saloon, 2006 MG TF Spark 135, Jaguar XJ Sovereign TDVi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 805 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I agree with Pab. The old goat needs taken down a peg or two. What he did was illegal. You have done absolutely nothing wrong and should not be one penny out of pocket. He drove off without so much as a second thought for your property. Up until then I would have been calm, as accidents happen and can be rectified. As soon as he moved off he forfeited the right to even the most basic politeness. Take the police to his doorstep if needs be. Get him sorted Bernard, it'll only eat away at you if you don't do anything. All the best Bluey

9th June 2009, 21:00	#15
Steffan Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon, Conn Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 136 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have had 2 very similar incidents in the last few years and it is surprisingly stressful. If you can get his insurance details, you can deal directly with his insurer. They are unlikely to waste their time and money allowing him to dispute liability in such a clear cut case. The first incident I had, the other driver's insurer arranged for their approved repairer to pick up my car and they sent a loan car. I didn't have to do or pay anything. I woudn't waste time getting quotes for repairs yourself in the expectation that he will pay cash and avoid making an insurance claim. Each incident I had was a small dent but cost around £1000 a time. If he is difficult, you can point out to him that it is an offence to refuse to provide insurance details to someone with reasonable cause to ask and that if he doesn't report the incident to his insurer himself it will invalidate his cover. That would lead to you making a claim on your insurance and your insurer would then sue him and he would be without cover. Good luck

9th June 2009, 21:01	#16
Bernard LPG I really should get out more....... 75 V6 Saloon 2003 LPG MGZT V8 260 LPG Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Evesham Posts: 2,134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks everyone for your advice and encouragement. I'll let you know what happens. The old so-and-so is nearly 90 so I'll have to be a bit circumspect I guess.

9th June 2009, 21:02	#17
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	It is also an offence to drive away after an accident without stopping.