How to Deal with a Hit-and-Run Scratch on a Car?
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When a car is legally parked and gets scratched by another vehicle, you can report it to the police. This approach is usually quicker and more effective for resolving the issue. For those drivers who flee the scene after scratching a car, as long as you remember the license plate number and provide it to the police, the authorities will contact the other party. However, it's important to note: when parking your car in a certain spot, you should be aware of whether it's within or outside a blind spot. Ideally, it should be within the view of surveillance cameras. Nowadays, almost 9 out of 10 car owners have installed dashcams. If another vehicle scratches your car, the dashcam will typically activate automatically to record the incident.
That morning, I had just arrived at the company parking lot when I noticed a long scratch on the rear of my car as I got out. The culprit was long gone. I immediately checked the car thoroughly for more serious damage, especially the bumper and paint layer, but fortunately, it was only superficial. I quickly took comprehensive photos with my phone, including close-ups of the scratch, the parking spot number, and the surrounding environment, and saved them all to the cloud. I called 110 to report the incident, and the police arrived promptly to take my statement. They suggested checking nearby surveillance or looking for witnesses, but unfortunately, nothing turned up. Later, I contacted my insurance company to file a claim. They sent someone to assess the damage, and while the repairs cost some money, the insurance covered part of it. However, holding the perpetrator accountable was difficult since it was a hit-and-run. I reminded myself not to park in dark corners just for convenience in the future and realized the importance of installing a dashcam with parking surveillance. Now, I feel much more at ease.
