Originally Posted by mahout

When you are involved in an accident not your fault, ALWAYS call the officers in charge of such, typically the highway patrol. And it won't hurt if you caused it. The worst thing that can happen is 'the other person' decides to sue you with made-up charges and your only defense is that trafdfic report. If you think it doesn't matter just ask your insurance agent. There are so many 'nusiance' suits because insurance companies know its cheaper to pay than defend. And you pay the bill.

Originally Posted by daggonit

This would be my only concern if I were in that situation. The Honda Fit is known for not having a lot of protection in the rear end. If you take the rear bumper cover off the car you'll notice there is basically a steel bar and the frame. If you have any kind of frame damage then you are looking at a lot more than $907 to fix it...more like $2000+. I almost got screwed when I got hit in the rear end of my Civic. It was a small impact with no visable damage. I was given a $800 estimate by the insurance company but the body shop needed another $2200 once the bumper cover was taken off. The car had to have a new steel enforcement bar behind the cover and the frame had to be pulled and straightened. Thank goodness I didn't cash the insurance check before taking it to the shop.

Originally Posted by Rob22315

Looks like the poster who said stuff happens to cars with issues can see the future. RG

Originally Posted by Steeldog

That does seem to be the case, but then on the other hand, what if the car had been freshly fixed, with a whole new bumper, and THEN got smacked again? Sort of like replacing a cracked windshield, then having it broken again by a freeway pebble or a bird or something. Some stuff just happens.