04/01/2010
'Shocking' Lack Of Bump Honesty
Leaving your car parked while shopping in the New Year sales could be risky as well as expensive, What Car? has warned.
According to a new survey, only 37% of motorists polled would definitely confess to damaging a parked car, 18% would hit the accelerator and drive away quickly, with the remaining 45% in two minds – depending on how much damage they caused.
Steve Fowler, What Car? Editor, said: "We're shocked by the lack of honesty among some drivers. Yes, repairing some parking dings can run into hundreds of pounds especially with more cars having painted bumpers and parking sensors.
"However, there are some clever repair systems that can cover up scrapes for a fraction of that cost these days.
"Either way, it's a criminal offence not to stop and leave your details at the scene of an accident and you could end up with points on your licence, a large fine or a maximum penalty of six months in prison."
(PR/BMcC)
According to a new survey, only 37% of motorists polled would definitely confess to damaging a parked car, 18% would hit the accelerator and drive away quickly, with the remaining 45% in two minds – depending on how much damage they caused.
Steve Fowler, What Car? Editor, said: "We're shocked by the lack of honesty among some drivers. Yes, repairing some parking dings can run into hundreds of pounds especially with more cars having painted bumpers and parking sensors.
"However, there are some clever repair systems that can cover up scrapes for a fraction of that cost these days.
"Either way, it's a criminal offence not to stop and leave your details at the scene of an accident and you could end up with points on your licence, a large fine or a maximum penalty of six months in prison."
(PR/BMcC)
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