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Neighbours child damaged car but now avoiding us

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emma2939 · 14/08/2018 12:30

Hi all

Few weeks ago our car that we have had about 6 months was parked on our drive, next door has a child who is not well (I'm not sure of the condition) they allow child out on the front on their own. Child has decided to draw on our car bonnet, we knew it was child as the same chalk was all down their drive.My OH knocked on their door and informed them of what's happened, they apologised, made their child apologise and told us if it leaves a mark they will get some tcut. Partner washed pen off left it to dry and there is indeed marks on the bonnet, we informed neighbour this, she said would get someone to tcut it and walked off, she seemed a bit off with us as if we were disturbing her. We haven't seen or heard anything for two weeks now, completely avoiding us. My partner went and bought tcut and it hasn't worked, you can still see faint marks where obviously she has pressed down to draw. What would u do? The being decent approach hasn't worked, partner was very calm talking to them about it.I'm guessing legally we don't have a leg to stand on. I very highly doubt they are gonna pay for the damage to be honest.

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IncrediblySturdyPyjamas · 14/08/2018 12:31

I'd write to them to ask if they wanted to cost up three quotes for getting it done, or would they be happy for me to do it.

Hissy · 14/08/2018 12:33

Don't TCut it FGS, take it to a smart garage for a quote -

Was this brand new? or just new to you? if brand new, then go and get the dealer to have a look and give advice

Hissy · 14/08/2018 12:33

You can contact your insurance too and ask them what they think?

emma2939 · 14/08/2018 12:35

The car was second hand but only had 30,000 miles on it so to us was a nice new car (real treat after saving and saving) Sad

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Hissy · 14/08/2018 13:50

get 3 quotes then go and see them about paying for it

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