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Only 59% of people would leave their details on a parked car they had
hit, if nobody had seen it happen. That is the main finding of research
by financial intermediary, Admiral into the honesty of UK motorists.
Nearly a quarter of those surveyed said it would depend on the car they
hit, whether or not they would own up. While the remaining 17% said they
would never admit what they had done.
Admiral managing director, Jane Stone, said: "I thought we were
a trustworthy nation, I'm quite shocked at how dishonest some people are.
We get an awful lot of claims from customers who have been the victim
in cases like this. It can be very upsetting for them."
The survey found that luxury car owners were most at risk of having their
car bumped anonymously, 32% of the people Admiral surveyed said they wouldn't
leave their details if they hit a Rolls Royce. 29% said they wouldn't
own up if they hit a white van. But with other cars most motorists are
more honest; 19% of people would do a runner if they hit a Mini and only
17% if they hit a disabled vehicle.
Jane Stone, continued, "Our research shows it's a bit of a lottery
as to whether or not someone will be honest if they hit your car. People
who don't leave their details probably think they are not hurting anyone
because the insurance company will sort it out. But they should remember
that their 'victim' will lose their no claims bonus and will probably
have to pay an excess. Perhaps they should think how they would feel if
somebody did it to them."
Issue date: 18-03-05
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