What to Do When You Scratch Someone Else's Car While Reversing?
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In the event of a traffic accident, immediately notify the traffic police department and your insurance company. If you have car body insurance, inform your insurance company at the time of the incident, and provided that the accident scene has not been moved or tampered with before the insurance company's arrival, you can generally receive coverage after the insurance company's assessment. The methods for dealing with scratches on the car are as follows: 1. Hairline scratches: For hairline scratches, polishing or applying a rubbing compound is usually sufficient to remove them. Simply wiping gently can make the hairline scratches disappear. 2. Light scratches: For light scratches, all you need is a tube of toothpaste. Toothpaste is very effective in dealing with shallow scratches that have not damaged the car's primer. Especially for marks left by the other vehicle's paint during a scrape or residues from sticky products like adhesive tapes, most can be completely wiped off. 3. Moderate to deep scratches: Moderate and deep scratches cannot be repaired by polishing. For small dents not exceeding 5mm, they can be leveled by filling with putty and then repainted.
I remember accidentally scraping my neighbor's car while reversing last week, which made me panic for a moment. But I quickly calmed down: first, I parked the car and turned off the engine, then immediately got out to apologize to them. I sincerely explained the situation, exchanged phone numbers and license plate information, and took photos of the damaged area with my phone to avoid future disputes. Later, we chose to settle the matter privately—I compensated my neighbor 200 yuan after getting an estimate from a repair shop. This incident taught me to reverse more slowly. Installing a rearview camera makes it safer, and checking around before reversing every time can greatly reduce the chance of accidents. Practicing reversing skills regularly and familiarizing myself with the vehicle's dimensions are also crucial.
