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I was involved in a minor accident where my car nudged a parked vehicle. I reside in Columbus, Ohio.
I immediately found the owner and exchanged information.
I have a few questions.
First, he demanded that I give all of my information with out giving any of his. Am I required by law to give him any information?
Second, he approached me with an estimate for $372.47 for the repairs, which I am more than happy to pay. However, at the scene I made it abundantly clear that I wanted to pay for the damages myself. I informed him that if he would get 3 estimates for the damage, I would go down and pay cash to the body shop. He instantly denied my request and stated that he was only going to go to this one shop, therefore he only needed one quote. Is this true? If I could find another reputable body shop who would charge $150 for the repair, would I be required by law to pay the full amount for the more expensive body shop?
After this whole situation thus far, I informed him that I would not pay for any damages unless he recieved 2 more additional quotes (3 total). I have typed a letter with that and have mailed it via certified mail. The letter also states that I will pay the cost of repairs, I have signed it with a non-biased witness.
Also in my letter I stated that I would take the average of the 3 estimates and settle for that amount, unless there were hidden costs discovered while repair. I stated that if he went to a body shop whose price exceeded that average he would be responsible for the difference. I have copies of everything I have sent thus far, and everything he has given me.
Is this a good way to go about this?
Lastly, if you have any other ideas on what I should do I would greatly appreciate them!
Joshua Preston
[email protected]
I immediately found the owner and exchanged information.
I have a few questions.
First, he demanded that I give all of my information with out giving any of his. Am I required by law to give him any information?
Second, he approached me with an estimate for $372.47 for the repairs, which I am more than happy to pay. However, at the scene I made it abundantly clear that I wanted to pay for the damages myself. I informed him that if he would get 3 estimates for the damage, I would go down and pay cash to the body shop. He instantly denied my request and stated that he was only going to go to this one shop, therefore he only needed one quote. Is this true? If I could find another reputable body shop who would charge $150 for the repair, would I be required by law to pay the full amount for the more expensive body shop?
After this whole situation thus far, I informed him that I would not pay for any damages unless he recieved 2 more additional quotes (3 total). I have typed a letter with that and have mailed it via certified mail. The letter also states that I will pay the cost of repairs, I have signed it with a non-biased witness.
Also in my letter I stated that I would take the average of the 3 estimates and settle for that amount, unless there were hidden costs discovered while repair. I stated that if he went to a body shop whose price exceeded that average he would be responsible for the difference. I have copies of everything I have sent thus far, and everything he has given me.
Is this a good way to go about this?
Lastly, if you have any other ideas on what I should do I would greatly appreciate them!
Joshua Preston
[email protected]