Quick advice please - car accident

[Milgram]

Folks, my SO's ride got bumped from behind and the guy wanted to settle cos he's in the wrong. Initially he offered $200 but my SO was smart enough to say no and so the dude called his mechanic to come down. The mechanic came down and then said that he can repair everything and will charge the amount to the guy and the guy said okay. They both seemed okay enough people and so my SO said alright. She also took down the particulars of the driver.

 

My question is - should I let things be settled like that? Should my SO make at least a report with her insurer just in case the other party tries to play punk?

 

THanks!

[I_RIDE_DEEP]

ABSOLUTELY.

[Jordanplus]

ask that driver sign on private settlement form, then report to your insurance co.

[Steptronic]

You have to inform your insurance in any case and you can inform that you opt for private settlement!

[Milgram]

Yo, thanks to all who replied for your advice Will definitely do the right thing to protect my SO Thanks again!

[Passion]

Report insurance and go to your own workshop. Don't ever accept a proposed workshop. Find a reputable one as there maybe internal injuries and boot may leak if not properly repair.

[Cheesepiekia]

Private settlement is okay provided the repair is done at the workshop of your choice.

 

And report to your insurance company is a must!