First time driver accident

[jabber786]

Hi my sister passed her test and has been driving since December unfortunately shes had a accident with a parked car as coming round the bend, she waited for the other party to come out at the time of accident the lady advised that she would check with a garage to see how much the damages would be. the bumper had pushed and headlight was loose suspect bottom headlight bracket, headlight its self was intact.

she advised us she wanted £800 for the repairs her car is a 52 zafira with over 109k on last mot- its not worth £800. then she came back with she wants £400 with used parts, she sent the estimate which stated the bumper would be removed and repaired not replaced and the headlight would be replaced.

I advise her that I wanted to use a garage that I use as i know it wouldn't be £400 to get a bumper pushed out and a used headlight, then she went back to saying she wanted £800 cash,

bearing in mind her wall had been crashed into and car and someone had drove off.

my sister has missed a call from Tesco insurance wanted to examine her car, there is no damage to my sisters front bumper.

any advice?

[des8]

Re: First time driver accident

Your sister collided with a parked car, and presumably is fully liable for the damage.

Is she making a claim under her insurance?
(Even if she isn't, she still has to report the incident to her insurers (who are?) and it will likely impact on next years renewal premium)
If she is making a claim, she should not be negotiating or discussing this accident with the third party.
Her insurers will take over all negotiations, and to admit liability or discuss the matter with the oter side could adversely affect their position.