Re: bumps & scratches.
Few odd bumps only one crash and the guy driving the other car admitted it was his fault... He came round the bend too fast and on the wrong side of the road.
I remember my first bump.. I was taking out my car for the first time(OH bought me a new mini for passing my test) ..OH thought he was being nice he said 'dont worry if you bump into anything youre fully insured, dont cry, dont get angry, just fill in your form thats in the glove box exchange detail and keep calm'..'As long as youre ok thats all that matters'
As I reversed out of the drive he stood at the window waving and as I turned I clipped my bumper against the mudguard of his van.. I peered over the bonnet and I could see there was no damage so I just went off into town ..
When I got back he ran out into the driveway and before I could get out of the car he was hopping up and down ..'you hit my van ...look' he pointed at a non exsistent scratch.. 'you just whacked it and drive off'
I told him to calm down and explained I had taken his advice, I didnt cry or get angry , I knew the other drivers details and I knew we were both insured so there was no problem...I added 'oh and thanks for asking but Im ok'
He was speechless.. ( this is the same bloke who had a whole box of wing mirrors for the landie because he kept hitting the bollards on Hammersmith bridge)