Ffs...
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Extremely annoying and a reason for me not to want to go anywhere to park anymore 
Police is not interested, I had a case for my mother in law with witnesses that the culprit drove away and the police state that if there are no injuries they don't come out / are not interested.
Silverzedtom said:Hopefully you can get them done for leaving the scene of an incident.
Not sure if that’s possible in reality or how the ‘rules’ change when on private land?
That’s bad luck though, hope the repair goes smoothly
Police is not interested, I had a case for my mother in law with witnesses that the culprit drove away and the police state that if there are no injuries they don't come out / are not interested.
Things like this are one of the reasons I haven't bothered having my front end resprayed, it's peppered in stone chips but with the dumb sods around these days I'd rather not have the constant worry, especially as its my daily driver.
So, update - We have her reg and the security guy says you can clearly see her not only hit it, but get out and check HER car for damage without giving mine a second look :evil: :evil:
Spoken to police, and they aren't bothered one little bit - It'd be different if I was doing 35mph in a 30 zone though...
Luckily one of my good friends is a solicitor specialising in accident claims
Just sent him the reg, and within the hour a claim will be presented directly to her insurers, he is also writing to CPC to get a copy of the video.
Karma....
Mike
Spoken to police, and they aren't bothered one little bit - It'd be different if I was doing 35mph in a 30 zone though...
Luckily one of my good friends is a solicitor specialising in accident claims
Just sent him the reg, and within the hour a claim will be presented directly to her insurers, he is also writing to CPC to get a copy of the video.
Karma....
Mike
Ducklakeview said:So, update - We have her reg and the security guy says you can clearly see her not only hit it, but get out and check HER car for damage without giving mine a second look :evil: :evil:
Spoken to police, and they aren't bothered one little bit - It'd be different if I was doing 35mph in a 30 zone though...
Luckily one of my good friends is a solicitor specialising in accident claims
Just sent him the reg, and within the hour a claim will be presented directly to her insurers, he is also writing to CPC to get a copy of the video.
Karma....
Mike
Result
It's a shame there will probably be no punitive measures against her as a result of not reporting the accident
davros said:
I've not seen it - Data protection....
BUT, my solicitor will show me when he gets it.
Mike
The Met were willing to prosecute for failing to stop hen my car had been hit a few years back, no CCTV just a witness, ended up going to the Magistrates court.
If you really want, you can try to push them into action but you're likely to just get the same disinterested copper even with what appears to be a slam dunk.
Private prosecution is also possible...
If you really want, you can try to push them into action but you're likely to just get the same disinterested copper even with what appears to be a slam dunk.
Private prosecution is also possible...
Hope it gets sorted soon.
The only downside is that if it does go through insurance come renewal time your insurance will go up for being involved in an accident even though it's not your fault and you weren't even in the car car! And you will have to declare it for the next five years.
As annoying as it is sometimes it's better to just bite the bullet and get it resprayed yourself.
Let's hope she will pay without going through insurance .
The only downside is that if it does go through insurance come renewal time your insurance will go up for being involved in an accident even though it's not your fault and you weren't even in the car car! And you will have to declare it for the next five years.
As annoying as it is sometimes it's better to just bite the bullet and get it resprayed yourself.
Let's hope she will pay without going through insurance .
Sorry for your damage, hope it gets sorted out ok.
I'm with you Mr Tidy, where I am going and where I am likely to be able to park dictates if I drive my Z4 or not. Really sad but not only are there too many people without scruples, but too many supermarkets that cram as many cars as possible into the car park and often there is barely room to open doors!
Mr Tidy said:It's one of the reasons I don't use my Z4 as much as I'd like - I avoid using it whenever there is a likelihood of it being in a car park.
I'm with you Mr Tidy, where I am going and where I am likely to be able to park dictates if I drive my Z4 or not. Really sad but not only are there too many people without scruples, but too many supermarkets that cram as many cars as possible into the car park and often there is barely room to open doors!
Grumpyowl said:For a change a little bit of good news Mike
Much needed at the mo..
Mike
Ducklakeview said:So, update - We have her reg and the security guy says you can clearly see her not only hit it, but get out and check HER car for damage without giving mine a second look :evil: :evil:
Spoken to police, and they aren't bothered one little bit - It'd be different if I was doing 35mph in a 30 zone though...
Luckily one of my good friends is a solicitor specialising in accident claims
Just sent him the reg, and within the hour a claim will be presented directly to her insurers, he is also writing to CPC to get a copy of the video.
Karma....
Mike
cheeky bitch! Glad you are progressing though! Z4M bumper on the insurance did you say......
Good news Mike feel for you on this one and watching that video would make my blood boil :x
Glad I am not alone boys I never take my car near shopping car parks I would sooner take the bus I even use google earth if I am visiting a new race circuit to plan my route make sure there are no single track roads and also like to check hotel parking its sad but I am on a low income so buying a 3 year old Z4 back in 2008 was a big deal for me a lot of hard saving and overtime so I want to keep her as nice as possible
feel for you on this one and watching that video would make my blood boil :x Magicarcher said:Sorry for your damage, hope it gets sorted out ok.
Mr Tidy said:It's one of the reasons I don't use my Z4 as much as I'd like - I avoid using it whenever there is a likelihood of it being in a car park.
I'm with you Mr Tidy, where I am going and where I am likely to be able to park dictates if I drive my Z4 or not. Really sad but not only are there too many people without scruples, but too many supermarkets that cram as many cars as possible into the car park and often there is barely room to open doors!
Glad I am not alone boys I never take my car near shopping car parks I would sooner take the bus I even use google earth if I am visiting a new race circuit to plan my route make sure there are no single track roads and also like to check hotel parking its sad but I am on a low income so buying a 3 year old Z4 back in 2008 was a big deal for me a lot of hard saving and overtime so I want to keep her as nice as possible
