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I hit another car whilst reversing - whose fault is it?

I was reversing back into a parking space parallel to the kerb. I was facing the direction of the traffic coming towards me, so I reversed a metre or so to get a better view of the traffic coming towards me. Unknown to me, a car pulled in behind me which I then hit. I had looked in my rear view mirror when I started reversing and I am positive the car wasn't there. I know I am at fault because I should have been looking behind me at all times, but should the car have pulled in behind me when I was reversing?

I am a young driver and am keen to keep this away from insurance (£600 excess). My car only has light scratches, but her work car, which is a hire car, has a few dents where the number plate is. I have basically offered to pay her repairs, but she says she will need a courtesy car. Any suggestions?

Asked on 3 September 2010 by amymax18

Answered by Honest John

That's a classic knock for knock. Both of you equally to blame, and don't let it go any other way. She pulled into the space while you were reversing in it. It's her fault as much as yours.

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