The bill quoted by the agreed mechanic was 250 I find out this morning, however the other party had also cancelled the work with the garage once the agreed sum had been paid.

It's not so much the amount, its the fact that they had agreed to 200, which was paid and accepted and then come back asking for more that's the sticking point. If they accepted a certain amount and took it shouldn't that be the end of it?

Thanks for the reply!

Edited by Chris mac on 02/08/2023 at 11:41

Tell him to claim and you will tell the insurance company you have already settled for £200, but first of all you had a small bump. not claiming for yourself and you agreed to settle in cash.

Will affect your renewal.

Why should he not pocket the cash? Damage was caused which would cost the agreed amount to put right but the owner is choosing instead to not have it repaired, or have it repaired at a later date. Cash in lieu of repair was (at least) quite normal.

I've been in this situation when SWMBO bumped an old parked car. They obtained three 'quotes' from places around where they worked. I offered a much reduced sum and got them to sign a declaration, which they willingly accepted.

There's chancers everywhere.