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Went into a back of a car this morning...help

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lalalalalala123 · 16/03/2023 14:30

Car stationery in front had a newly qualified driver in but no P plates, junction was clear , she went to go but then for some unknown reason slammed her brakes on. I went into the back of her I was also stationery before this so not at great speed - I know I am at fault. There was barely any damage to her car (took photo), a tiny panel on the back looked like it had very slightly popped out, but nothing more. My car came off worse with a smashed numberplate and silver trim at front cracked off. We exchanged details, her mom has just left a voicemail to say they've took it to a garage and the bumpers been damaged and theres paint and scuff marks so shes asked me for a call back so she can talk through the quote or she will just go through insurance....what would you do in this circumstance?! I'm shocked as there was no damage to her bumper that I could see or can see now in the photo and no scratches either...how do I know shes being legit. I'm so stressed I have NO money to pay for this but I guess I'll have to suck it up...

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ZekeZeke · 17/03/2023 09:00

2chocolateoranges · 17/03/2023 08:55

When mine passed their test I encouraged them to use the P plates to let other drivers know that they had just passed however dd said they made her feel more vulnerable as people would sit so close to her and shout at her when she was at junctions or trying to park etc. I witnessed it, she’s a perfectly good driver.

some drivers take the piss when they see the P plate and try to intimidate young girls when driving.

im glad you haven’t taken @SinnerBoy advice, that’s terrible advice trying to blame a newly qualified driver.

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That's bloody awful.

ZekeZeke · 17/03/2023 09:00

For your DD

HunterHearstHelmsley · 17/03/2023 09:29

2chocolateoranges · 17/03/2023 08:55

When mine passed their test I encouraged them to use the P plates to let other drivers know that they had just passed however dd said they made her feel more vulnerable as people would sit so close to her and shout at her when she was at junctions or trying to park etc. I witnessed it, she’s a perfectly good driver.

some drivers take the piss when they see the P plate and try to intimidate young girls when driving.

im glad you haven’t taken @SinnerBoy advice, that’s terrible advice trying to blame a newly qualified driver.

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I used P plates for one day after I passed my test (20 years ago). It was pathetic how many drivers would try and intimidate me, or make dodgy maneuvers. My favourite being overtaking me at a junction when I was indicating to turn down it!

I would encourage anyone I know that has newly passed their test to not use P plates.

SprinkleRainbow · 17/03/2023 09:31

I went into the back of someone at 20mph, entirely my own fault.
It cost 3.5K for my car to be repaired (my car came off looking a lot worse) and the other car which looked like just a small dent, had bent the rollbar underneath the car and cost their insurance over 2K.
Its so annoying when you do it, but definitely go through insurance. It protects you as well.

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