SimpleStep
Jul 25th, 2012, 11:10 AM
Here is the situation
Got into an accident with parents car, some Mercedes hit my beater Oldsmobile, wont go in details on whose fault
2 persons in each car, no injury, both cars driveable, so we did not call the police, damages for his car definitely exceeded over $2000 (dunno the cost of two doors on 2010 mercedes)
we exchanged info, no question of whos fault it is
we had several witnesses but since we didn't call the police, they all left the scene
we drove to the different collision centres (because its the closest ones to our homes) and reported the incident and got police reports
now this is my first incident as was his
parents arent sure what to do as they never got into an accident before
Me: G1
My Car: Insured by parents
No personal insurance
Him: G2
His Car: Insured by parents
has personal insurance
what is going to happen now?
Yes, am aware of going to mechanic and getting estimate on the damage for the insurance company to assess
However, same time, we plan on not fixing the damages as we were going to scrap the car in 6 months
Only the bumper is banged up, a chunk of it is twisted but my headlights work, dont think I would get pulled over a cop for having unsafe vehicle
I am positive the other guy will get their insurance company to completely fix up the car especially when I saw their mom yelling at them when arriving at the scene
my only concern now is, at this point, can the guy fully blame me and charge me for his costs? that would royally screw over my parents insurance rate
Also, will this affect my license? yes, G1 but cops didn't seem to give a crap and pretty much indicated for insurance companies to handle it
I mean they cannot give me a ticket all of a sudden and some fines i hope
any insight appreciated!
will try my best to answer any questions
Got into an accident with parents car, some Mercedes hit my beater Oldsmobile, wont go in details on whose fault
2 persons in each car, no injury, both cars driveable, so we did not call the police, damages for his car definitely exceeded over $2000 (dunno the cost of two doors on 2010 mercedes)
we exchanged info, no question of whos fault it is
we had several witnesses but since we didn't call the police, they all left the scene
we drove to the different collision centres (because its the closest ones to our homes) and reported the incident and got police reports
now this is my first incident as was his
parents arent sure what to do as they never got into an accident before
Me: G1
My Car: Insured by parents
No personal insurance
Him: G2
His Car: Insured by parents
has personal insurance
what is going to happen now?
Yes, am aware of going to mechanic and getting estimate on the damage for the insurance company to assess
However, same time, we plan on not fixing the damages as we were going to scrap the car in 6 months
Only the bumper is banged up, a chunk of it is twisted but my headlights work, dont think I would get pulled over a cop for having unsafe vehicle
I am positive the other guy will get their insurance company to completely fix up the car especially when I saw their mom yelling at them when arriving at the scene
my only concern now is, at this point, can the guy fully blame me and charge me for his costs? that would royally screw over my parents insurance rate
Also, will this affect my license? yes, G1 but cops didn't seem to give a crap and pretty much indicated for insurance companies to handle it
I mean they cannot give me a ticket all of a sudden and some fines i hope
any insight appreciated!
will try my best to answer any questions