advice please.
never been involved in an RTA at all in 27 years of driving. Then early last week, someone ran into the back of me when I was stopped at a zebra crossing. Absolutely their fault, not looking at the road ahead - saw the traffic queued in front of me start moving off and did not realise there were people crossing in front of me on a zebra. Admitted they were to blame and were apologetic. Fortunately no one hurt and not that much damage to car as only low speeds involved due to busy traffic/slow moving queue, so police not involved - just exchanged details with other driver who wanted to pay for the repairs rather than go through their insurance. Unfortunately we did not get details of any independent witnesses. They have now had the quote from our preferred garage, who we have used for the past 15 years and trust completely, and are demanding we get another quote, or offering that they can get 'someone they know' do do the repairs 'much cheaper'. Not keen at all about being pressed into doing this their way. Hate any sort of confrontation and can just see them not paying up. Had already informed our insurers of all the details and they are ready to step in and take this up on our behalf if necessary. Should we have to get another quote? Should we pass it to the insurers to take on without further ado? Can we pay for the repairs ourselves and THEN get the insurers in if the other driver refuses to pay? holiday coming up soon and need it all sorted smoothly. right PITA!!
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PHANTOMnamechanger · 19/07/2015 17:19
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