Found my car hit from front-side bumper with a note and phone number- what should I do?

Question:
The damage is on side and front bumper- should I move the car?
What should my first action be? I am expected somewhere now and the car looks OK to drive but with body damage- should I take a picture before I move it?

Does a car that is taxed but unused require insurance to be left on the side of the road?

Should I call the person on the way? What should I say- what are points to pay attention to?

What company offers the best car insurance?

Any advice about a situation like this much appreciated. Thanks to all who answer.

Answers:

How come when I get older the car and home owners get more costly?

Depending on where you live you may not need a police report to begin with. In some cases the police will not even write a report if the damage to the vehicles is minor like $500-1000 dollars. The first thing is call your insurance and ask them what they suggest then if they tell you that you need a report then call the police to have one written up. Take pics so that the damage is documented. Its quite amazing that the person had the decency to at least leave a note with their info, i hope the info is real. You will prob have to get that other persons insurance and go to a body shop to have an estimate done and then either the person can pay you directly or go through their insurance. Try not to get it all fixed out of your pocket and then try to get the cash back from someone else. I went through this experience (no police report but did get the hitters insurance info) and the hitter said the estimate was too high and tried to give me the run around so i went back to his insurance and they sent me a check like within a week to cover the estimated repairs. the bad thing is that now the car has a record of being involved in an accident. I also had the choice by the way of keeping the $ or actually having it fixed. Hope it works out for you.

Problem with recently purchased car?

Call your insurance company, theyll give you some answers

How much does it cost to have a car registered at the DMV?

you should of called the cops instead of getting on yahoo. cuz uv got nothing now

Driver's Ed in New Brunswick Canada?

this is a question for adults but i will express my opinion. i think u should call the police first and see what u will do next. besides, u get more secure and reforcment from polices right?

The Gieco Lizard or the Gieco cavemen? Which is your favorite?

They left the scene of the accident. They left a note. Call them . Arrange for a meeting and to go to a body shop for estimate. They (the banger) should be covering the costs. GEt it in writing and witnessed.

Motorists whose cars had suffered problems after filling up with petrol?

Sure take a picture!
call the number..then take ur car to get priced at a couple of different places for the damage and those people will pay for it....

What happens if you're in a car accident and your car is a total loss, but you're still paying it off?

1. get off yahoo
2. call the cops
3. take a pic.
4. call the person
5. arrange a meeting

Car insurance help plz?

Call the first before you leave the scene, and see if they can give you there insurance info. If not see if there willing to pay, otherwise contact the police to file a report, and then notify your insurance.

Do you need insurance on a pitbull in the state of illinois?

Hey lets get realistic here.

Can I register a car in IL with a license from FL?

A guy bashes your car and, instead of splitting, leaves you a note with his (?) phone number. Comeon.. they guy has made a decent effort. My suggestions

What kind of car do i drive?

1) No need for the police. The guy followed the law (at least in MY state) and left his contact information.

Owner - operator info needed?

2) Call the number and see if he left a correct number. If not, revise step one appropriately. If he left the right number be sure to thank him..(always a good start).

In Canada, if your selling ur vehicle to a friend and they dont have ins. who is liable?

3) You can take photos.. that never hurts and with todays cell phones its fairly quick and easy.

How do you stand letting someone test ride your motorbike with insurance company?

4) If the guy left the right phone number, get the details and see what he proposes. After all no one is hurt and its just a matter of money at this point.

I was Rear-ended..?

5) You like what he offers.. follow it. You don't, then try a counter offer.. no good with that, then contact your insurance and let them handle it from there.

How can a teen in texas still drive if they have gotten into 2 accidents already in the past 6 months?

Pretty basic..

I purchased a car in 2003, how do I find out how much the buying price was?

consider yourself VERY lucky..

How much is the license plate fee for a 2000 blazer?

Hit by vehicle in rear, claims denied by both insurance comps.?

Take photos of the damage. File a claim with your insurance and give your insurance company the persons info.

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