What to Do If Your Car Gets Scratched While Parked Outside?
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Here are the solutions if your car gets scratched while parked outside: 1. If the responsible vehicle cannot be found, the car owner should immediately report to the police. Before reporting, use a phone or camera to take comprehensive photos of the accident scene, including the position of the car and the damaged areas; 2. If there is surveillance footage in the parking area, retrieve the footage promptly to gather evidence; 3. Report to the police. After reporting, if the traffic police find the responsible party, all damages caused to the car will be compensated by the responsible party. If the responsible party cannot be found, the traffic police should issue an accident liability determination form, clearly stating that the responsible party fled the scene.
I saw the car parked outside got scratched, so I would first calm down and assess the extent of the damage. I would take out my phone and take comprehensive photos as evidence, including environmental shots, to facilitate subsequent claims. I would check if there are any surveillance cameras or witnesses nearby, ask security guards or passersby about the situation and take notes, and avoid moving the vehicle to prevent damage to the traces. I would contact the insurance company to report the incident, fill out the forms, and they could cover part of the loss; if the scratch is minor, I would just buy a touch-up paint pen and fix it myself—saving money and time; if it's serious, I would drive to a repair shop to get it fixed, spending a little money to resolve the issue. Next time I park, I would choose a well-lit area with surveillance to avoid blind spots, or install a simple dashcam to prevent scratches. In short, safety comes first—the car can be repaired, so there's no need to panic.
