I parked in a private parking lot for a couple of hours, came back, and noticed side scrapes and paint transfer on the rear driver's side of the car. While there was a car parked beside me, the driver was not there, and I didn't see any scrapes or paint transfer on that car. It must have been from someone before.
Just from the photo attached, is it possible to conclude:A) this was a scrape from another car and not vice versa?B) if so, what angle/position was the other car in when it made contact?
Also, I'm debating whether I should claim this through my insurance or pay out of pocket. I've read that a repainting job can affect the resale value of the car, but I'd also have to pay $1000-3000 (still pending on the estimate) out of my pocket to cover this repair. Thoughts?
Just from the photo attached, is it possible to conclude:A) this was a scrape from another car and not vice versa?B) if so, what angle/position was the other car in when it made contact?
Also, I'm debating whether I should claim this through my insurance or pay out of pocket. I've read that a repainting job can affect the resale value of the car, but I'd also have to pay $1000-3000 (still pending on the estimate) out of my pocket to cover this repair. Thoughts?
