So, while we were parked outside of our new house, our neighbour backed out of his driveway and into the side of our friend's car that we're currently renting!
Interesting situation - our workers saw the accident happen and came running to tell us about it. So Vic and I went out and found that our next door neighbour had been leaving, with his son driving, (and probably both were drinking), and the Dad apparently guided his son out of the driveway. Unfortunately, he did a bad job and back his pristine new car into ours.
After his vehement denial of his culpability (all in Spanish remember), and our workers insisting that yes, it had happened, and the marks on the back of his car, and the side of ours matching exactly, and tire tracks under ours very definitely proving that they had hit us, we called the police. They were much kinder than I can imagine they would have been in Canada under similar circumstances, but did encourage the fellow to come to terms with us about paying for whatever damages had occurred.
He did, and we signed off a police statement that basically said that they didn't need to get involved because the parties had come to an agreement - interesting!
Anyways, not sure how much it would cost to have 2 door panels undented and repainted, we could only hope he would be good for his word.
We skype called my friend, Pury, who is currently over in Belgium visiting her boyfriend, and she told us where to take it. She didn't seem too worried at all - phewf!
Now we know why - we met the next day with the autobody fellows, and with a quote of $800 (pesos), so about $64., all was made beautiful in a matter of hours!
WAY less expensive than in Canada eh?!
So, a little pesky worry, but in Mexico, all is well! Another happy day. :)
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