What to Do If You Scratch Another Car While Opening the Door?
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If you hit another car's door while opening your car door, the person opening the door is fully responsible. If it's just a scratch on the paint, you can negotiate and settle it privately. If you don't want to pay out of pocket, you can file an insurance claim, but be aware that filing more than two claims within a year may result in a premium increase the following year. Here are more tips for opening car doors safely: 1. Install door edge guards: These are mainly to prevent your car from being scratched when others open their doors. If you're worried about scratching another car, you can also attach them to the other vehicle after purchase. 2. Park farther away: Some parking lots don't have marked spaces, so try to park as far left as possible. This allows more distance from the car on the right, so even if the neighboring car fully opens its door, it won't scratch yours.