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Damaged the car

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Susiewakie Sat 17-Aug-24 13:15:40

Hi how do I gracefully backtrack ? 2 weeks ago in desperation took a blood test appointment at little local hospital about 9 miles away .Got there much later than expected in a total tizz as blood test important. Round and round no spaces saw a elevated bit went up there loads of kids around on mini scooters skateboards etc .Another car came out so I reversed up looking at the kids heard a bit of a bump thought it was a post .Anyway no spaces went back down left car in drop off and ran in .Later DH says someone's damaged the car ! I panicked instead of saying me I said car park was packed etc. Stupid me I'm worried and stressed over how to own up this late ?? Help

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Shelflife Sun 18-Aug-24 10:17:44

If he goes off the deep end he deserves not to be told the truth!

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V3ra Sun 18-Aug-24 10:35:44

Will the damage to the car need repairs that he will claim on his insurance?
If so bear in mind that he will have to declare it next time he renews the policy.

I got my previous car stuck on a bollard in a tightly packed busy car park, trying to manoeuvre out of my space and avoid the other cars (which I did!)
I had to claim as it was a big repair.
The lady at the insurance company asked,
"Whose fault was this accident?"
"Whoever put that stupid bollard there in the first place," I replied.
"Fair enough," she said 😂

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Baggs Sun 18-Aug-24 10:40:25

Just be relieved you didn't write the car off or hit a child.

If you think your DH will be horrible about the truth and you are frightened about that, then don't tell him and just get the car fixed. You only told a lie because you were highly stressed. Forgive yourself. flowers

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Baggs Sun 18-Aug-24 10:42:25

And the damage to the car was a result of stress too.

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David49 Sun 18-Aug-24 10:45:24

V3ra

Will the damage to the car need repairs that he will claim on his insurance?
If so bear in mind that he will have to declare it next time he renews the policy.

I got my previous car stuck on a bollard in a tightly packed busy car park, trying to manoeuvre out of my space and avoid the other cars (which I did!)
I had to claim as it was a big repair.
The lady at the insurance company asked,
"Whose fault was this accident?"
"Whoever put that stupid bollard there in the first place," I replied.
"Fair enough," she said 😂

Exactly the same here, it still cost me a claim on insurance, excess plus some NCB

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Susiewakie Sun 18-Aug-24 15:37:07

Quick update the car scratch barely shows I've decided to say nothing .The test outcomes weren't good I've enough to deal with atm .I got my best friend to go and have a look and where I reversed there is a post with scratches on .It's a emergency entrance for vehicles from car park very awkward to turn ( as I now know ) It's not 1949 but my DH would mention it forever .Obviously if I'd badly damaged it or hit another car etc would have fessed up

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ginny Sun 18-Aug-24 17:36:13

Are you really that worried about his reaction ? If so keep quiet.

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V3ra Sun 18-Aug-24 18:00:46

Susiewakie you've made the right decision.
So sorry your test results weren't good news and I agree you have bigger things to worry about now xx

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