What to Do If You Scratched Someone Else's Car Paint a Little?
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Don't panic, stop moving the car immediately and get out to assess the extent of the damage. If the vehicle damage is not severe, you can choose to settle privately by negotiating compensation with the other car owner. If the vehicle damage is serious, do not move the car, or take photos of the accident scene before moving the vehicle, report to the insurance company, and let the insurance company inspect it. After inspection, keep the other party's contact number, go to the repair shop for repairs. After the other party's car is repaired, ask for the invoice and pay the repair cost.
If I scratch someone else's car a little, I would definitely feel guilty and uneasy. I choose to stop and calm down first; running away would only make the problem worse, and I might be caught on camera for hit-and-run, which would result in fines and points that are not worth it. I would leave a note on the car, stating the time, location, and my contact information, along with a sincere apology. Minor scratches are usually not deep and can be fixed with a touch-up pen or a small shop spray repair, costing between tens of yuan to a hundred yuan, making it an easy and small issue to resolve. If the owner discovers it, most would forgive or accept a small compensation. Remember to handle it promptly to prevent rust from spreading. From life experience, I've learned that treating others with integrity brings peace of mind and contributes to a more harmonious social order. Handling small accidents well avoids legal entanglements and interpersonal conflicts, which is a basic quality everyone should have.
