Someone hit my car, what to do next

[B00STED]

I was at a stop sign and all of the sudden I hear the dreaded crunch. I look back to see a morbidly obese lady in a beat up lancer acting as if she didn't know what happened. I had an exam in 30 minutes that I couldn't be late to so I got her information quickly and left. Anyway, the bumper has a very small dent, but more importantly, lots of little scratches and one big scratch (they look light to medium depth). The question is: if I file a claim, will my car be labeled as in an accident when it comes time to sell? It is not worth replacing the bumper so I really just want the money for mods, and to raise that idiot's insurance rates. Not sure if I should call the insurance company or try to get a private payment from her.

[ELVA164]

I'd delve into the deep web and look for a hitman.

[montaillou]

I look back to see a morbidly obese lady... I had an exam in 30 minutes...

I hope the exam wasn't for sensitivity training.

[Pyropete82]

It only shows on the report if the repair is structural or exceeds a certain dollar amount I believe. I've had two issues with my e36, vandalism loss and an old dude back into me, neither exceeded $3k, and neither showed on the Carfax I recently ran. Neither were my fault either.

You'll still be required to report it to DMV

[youngbimmer]

I'd delve into the deep web and look for a hitman.

Contemplating this for the fat old woman who used her trashed 2000 accord to swipe (and likely total) my E32 735i 5spd earlier this evening. I'm still crying over it.

[323isCol]

Get it to a body shop on a lift for a estimate it may not look bad, but if she bent your cars frame it's time to file a claim, if not and its all visual I'm sure she'll agree on a cash settlement for your replacement bumber and her rates won't increase, a win win. Anyway, Best of luck!

[B00STED]

Found out yesterday that her insurance is expired. Love it

[Pyropete82]

Found out yesterday that her insurance is expired. Love it

Time to sue the pour