17 Nov What to Do When Someone Hits Your Parked Car
If someone hits your car when it is parked on the street or in a parking lot, their insurance should cover the damages. Unfortunately, if they don’t leave a note, you don’t have the accident on video, or they don’t have insurance, you may end up having to use your UMPD coverage or paying out of pocket for the damages. At National Auto Collision Centers, we offer free towing services, and we will work with your insurance company to get you a loaner vehicle and handle billing and payment. Follow our tips for what to do when someone hits your parked car, and then bring your car to us for auto repairs.
Look for Signs of Damage
Check your car thoroughly for signs of damage. Look for dents, scratches, broken lights or glass, tire and rim damage, and even check the underside of your car for signs of damage. At National Auto Collision Centers, we offer major and minor collision repairs in Arizona, including body damage, paint damage, and dents and dings.
Document Everything With Photos and Videos
Take photos and videos of your car and the surrounding cars in the parking lot or on the street. You should also take photos or video of any debris in the street or parking lot.
See if They Left a Note
The person who hit your car should have left a note with their contact information and insurance information. If they did, call them to get more details about the accident, and then call their insurance company to report the accident.
Check Security Footage or Look for Witnesses
Take a look around the area. If you are in a parking lot, look for security cameras or security guards. If your car was hit while parked on the street, ask your neighbors if they saw anything or have doorbell cameras or security cameras that might have captured the accident.
File a Police Report
Filing a police report will further document the damage to your car. If the person who hit your car didn’t leave a note, the accident might be considered a hit and run. Make sure to get a copy of the police report to file with your insurance company and provide to your attorney if you have one.
Contact Your Insurance Company
Provide your insurance agent with all the details you have, including the contact information and insurance information for the person who hit your car. Send them all documentation regarding the accident, including the police report, witness information, photos and videos of damage, and any information you have about the driver who hit your car. Make sure that your insurance company will cover repairs made at our collision center at National Auto Collision Centers.
Take Your Car to National Auto Collision Centers
Once you have filed a report with your insurance company and the police department, contact us at National Auto Collision Centers in Tucson, AZ. We can arrange for your car to be towed to one of our locations, free of charge. We work with most national auto insurance companies on billing, payment, and claims and we will find out if a rental car is included in your coverage. To learn more or schedule an appointment, call us today or contact us online.