I saw a used car advertised on OLX and went to check it out. The car was parked in a dimly lit basement, so I asked the owner to move it outside. While taking a test drive, I accidentally bumped the car against a wall, causing a small dent. Upon seeing the car outside, I noticed pre-existing damage to the roof and scratches all over the body. I lost interest in buying the car and told the owner I’d pay for the dent repair. She then accused me of causing a major accident, claiming the chassis was cracked and the door damaged. She threatened to call the police if I didn’t answer her calls. It was a minor dent, but she was exaggerating the situation, so I ignored her. After a month, she filed a police complaint, and the officer contacted me. He said I had to pay for the repairs or she would file a formal complaint. Can she still claim for the damage, and is she making a false claim? What kind of complaint can she lodge after a month?

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Law Forum › Category: Motor Accident › I saw a used car advertised on OLX and went to check it out. The car was parked in a dimly lit basement, so I asked the owner to move it outside. While taking a test drive, I accidentally bumped the car against a wall, causing a small dent. Upon seeing the car outside, I noticed pre-existing damage to the roof and scratches all over the body. I lost interest in buying the car and told the owner I’d pay for the dent repair. She then accused me of causing a major accident, claiming the chassis was cracked and the door damaged. She threatened to call the police if I didn’t answer her calls. It was a minor dent, but she was exaggerating the situation, so I ignored her. After a month, she filed a police complaint, and the officer contacted me. He said I had to pay for the repairs or she would file a formal complaint. Can she still claim for the damage, and is she making a false claim? What kind of complaint can she lodge after a month?
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I saw a used car advertised on OLX and went to check it out. The car was parked in a dimly lit basement, so I asked the owner to move it outside. While taking a test drive, I accidentally bumped the car against a wall, causing a small dent. Upon seeing the car outside, I noticed pre-existing damage to the roof and scratches all over the body. I lost interest in buying the car and told the owner I’d pay for the dent repair. She then accused me of causing a major accident, claiming the chassis was cracked and the door damaged. She threatened to call the police if I didn’t answer her calls. It was a minor dent, but she was exaggerating the situation, so I ignored her. After a month, she filed a police complaint, and the officer contacted me. He said I had to pay for the repairs or she would file a formal complaint. Can she still claim for the damage, and is she making a false claim? What kind of complaint can she lodge after a month?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

The owner’s claim for pre-existing damage is likely false and she cannot claim for it. The delayed complaint after a month weakens her case. However, you are liable for the dent you caused, and the police officer is right to advise you to pay for its repair.

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