{"id":1948,"date":"2021-07-08T06:07:20","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T11:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/?p=1948"},"modified":"2021-07-08T06:07:20","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T11:07:20","slug":"what-to-do-if-someone-hits-your-parked-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/08\/what-to-do-if-someone-hits-your-parked-car\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do If Someone Hits Your Parked Car"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you park your car\nwhile out and about, you probably assume your car will be there safe and sound\nwhen you return. But sometimes, accidents happen \u2013 even while you\u2019re away from\nyour vehicle. If someone hits your parked car and you return to find the\ndamage, it can be confusing as to what to do next. The person responsible for\nthe accident may not have stuck around or left a note to apologize and swap\ninsurance information. What do you do if no one is around to take\nresponsibility?&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What To Do If Someone\nHits Your Parked Car<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some tips to help you navigate the process if your parked car has been hit: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Document the damage.<\/strong> Documenting the damage with your smartphone will help speed up the process of filing a claim with your auto insurance and seeking any needed repairs from an auto body shop near you. If there is broken glass, be cautious as you approach the vehicle. Here are a few things you should be sure to document with photos and video: <ul><li>Take photos of the vehicle and also any relevant details, like debris or tire marks. <\/li><li>Be sure to document the weather conditions, location and any nearby landmarks to help identify any factors that may have played a role in the accident.<\/li><li>If the driver left a note, make sure to take the note and take a picture of it as well, to ensure you have their information. <br><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>File a police report. <\/strong>Whether the person who hit your car left a note or not, the first step should be to notify police so an accident report can be filed. In some cases, police may be able to track down security camera footage to help determine how the damage happened and who is responsible. <br><\/li><li><strong>Notify your insurance carrier. <\/strong>Depending on the type of insurance coverage you have, the accident may be covered by insurance. If the driver left a note, then the claims process will be similar to an in-person accident. If no note is left, then the accident may be considered a \u201chit and run\u201d accident, which is a crime. If the damage is covered, ask if you can submit photos and video of the damage to kick off the process. <br><\/li><li><strong>Find an auto body or auto glass shop near you to repair the damage. <\/strong>If your car has been damaged, such as a damaged bumper, dent, or cracked window or windshield, you can contact an auto body or auto glass shop near you to discuss potential repairs. Ask if they accept digital photos of vehicle damage to generate a virtual estimate and kick off the repair process.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What To Do If You Hit a\nParked Car<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the situation is\nreversed and you accidentally hit a parked car, don\u2019t panic. Wait to see if the\ndriver returns so you can provide them your information. If they don\u2019t return,\nleave a note with your name, contact information and insurance information. You\ncan also contact your own insurance company to start the claims process on your\nend. Whatever you do, don\u2019t leave the scene without doing your due diligence to\nreport the incident, otherwise it could be considered a crime by law\nenforcement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Find a Collision\nRepair Shop Near You&nbsp; <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you find yourself\nneeding car repairs, Carwise.com is here to make the process easy from start to\nfinish. Carwise.com makes it easy to find a repair shop near you, with details\non nearly 22,000 shops \u2013 from real reviews by customers, to shop hours and locations,\nto shop certifications and before &amp; after photos. Start your search today: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/auto-body-shops\/\">https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/auto-body-shops\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1949,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,6],"tags":[169,182,212],"class_list":["post-1948","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-auto-body-shop-consumer-tips","category-car-care-tips","tag-fender-bender","tag-hit-and-run","tag-parked-car"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What To Do If Someone Hits Your Parked Car - Auto Body Shop Blog - Carwise.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/08\/what-to-do-if-someone-hits-your-parked-car\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What To Do If Someone Hits Your Parked Car - Auto Body Shop Blog - Carwise.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"When you park your car while out and about, you probably assume your car will be there safe and sound when you return. 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