Do as Mrs North did:
Saturday: shopping trolley caught by wind as she’s strapping Miss North into car seat. Dings rear quarter of Audi A5. She leaves a note.
Sunday: Audi owner calls up. Thanks her for honesty and says he’s got a mate who runs a bodyshop. Repair of dent will be 350 cash.
Monday lunchtime: Mrs North delivers 350 in used notes to Audi owner (works near her). He writes receipt.
Monday evening: Mrs North drives her Mini out of tight parking space at work. Catches rear offside wheel arch on concrete pillar. Tears off arch trim and scrapes/dents door and quarter panel. £250 to repair.
Tuesday: I go to London so loan her my car.
Friday: Come to drive to work on Friday and rear tyre flat and sidewall wrecked. Pair of tyres £250.
Saturday: Inspect damage to Mrs North’s car. Then spot front tyres both on or over the legal limit. Pair of tyres £280.
That was an expensive week!