New neighbour keyed my car

[mattylondon]

Originally Posted by sarg

I know somebody who'll break her legs for £500...

Trouble is we've got to live next to her, so feel have to be seen going though the due process

[mattylondon]

Thanks for the comments on this. My main concern was that the CCTV may not be enough as we don't see the scratch. All other actions may be circumstantial. However, I've heard back from the Police and they are interested and will be paying her a visit. I just want to go tough on her because it's aggressive actions in only 2 days. Would she just key any car parked there or specifically targeted ours? Questions I can't answer.

It would be good if the police do a good initial visit and scare her to settle the damage. I'm not so interested going via insurance as it's an older car and my daily all-rounder. Paint work was good so I am a little pee'd off.

Maybe I'll try to get her mug shot when she opens the door to the police

[tintin]

Originally Posted by mattylondon

Thanks for the comments on this. My main concern was that the CCTV may not be enough as we don't see the scratch. All other actions may be circumstantial. However, I've heard back from the Police and they are interested and will be paying her a visit. I just want to go tough on her because it's aggressive actions in only 2 days. Would she just key any car parked there or specifically targeted ours? Questions I can't answer.

It would be good if the police do a good initial visit and scare her to settle the damage. I'm not so interested going via insurance as it's an older car and my daily all-rounder. Paint work was good so I am a little pee'd off.

Maybe I'll try to get her mug shot when she opens the door to the police

It's encouraging that the cops are taking it seriously, and I wouldn't be surprised if they're also checking to see if she has previous at her prior abode.

And I wouldn't worry too much about her getting your other neighbours on side - they'll see through that if she's trying too hard...

[donp38]

Oh...This is so sad.
Are you in any way thinking of moving?
I ask this is all seriousness as you will need to declare any 'situation' you may have or have had with neighbours.

I feel you are in a no win situation as you stand...

Wish you well..

[steamship]

Originally Posted by mattylondon

I'm not so interested going via insurance as it's an older car and my daily all-rounder.

Too right! Why should you suffer financially because of someone else's behaviour. It's bad enough premiums going through the roof when you don't even make a claim. Hope it gets resolved at no cost to you.