It can be really awkward when things go wrong with the neighbours - you're not too sure how to react to something because you often see them in your day-to-day life so you don't want to make things uncomfortable. That's why one woman went a little easier than she perhaps should've on her neighbour who hit her car - allowing her to 'contact a relative' to do the work, rather than going through the insurance.
The woman took to Mumsnet to say that since the incident though, she hadn't heard anything else from her neighbour, and she hasn't had any money towards fixing the damage so she didn't know what to do.
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She wrote: "So a woman on my street who I've previously got on really well with has hit my car and caused a bit of damage. She was annoyed at the time but she backed into my car and there were witnesses so she couldn't really deny blame.
"Initially, she said she would pay for it and said she had a relative who could do the work, however, the relative hasn't shown up after weeks of back and forth and now I'm starting to doubt the relative exists. I took the car to get a quote and told her the cost and now she's not replying. How long do I give her to come up with the money?
"The last thing I want is to make it awkward with someone I live a few doors down from and I know money is probably tight for her, especially at the minute so want to be fair, but at the same time, I would like the car fixed.
"It's not off the road with the damage or anything but just has a big dent at the front and green paint scrapes all over it. What would you do?"
People encouraged the woman to go through her insurance rather than waiting for her to come through with a fix, or money.
One wrote: "If she doesn’t have the money she’s not going to pay. So just go via insurance."
Another said: "My husband reversed into our neighbour's car and he left a note and it went through my husband's insurance. As it should. A minor dent cost £450 to put right. You will need to notify your insurance company so they can set the ball rolling to contact your neighbour's insurance company."
"I would send a note saying if she does not agree to pay within 24 hours you will instruct your insurance company", another added.
Someone else said: "If you want to be neighbourly, tell her you are putting it in the hands of the insurers."
"Tell her that you feel you are left with no choice but to go through insurance and she has until x date to arrange payment", a Mumsnetter commented.
What would you do? Let us know in the comments.
