You are right, really.
I’m going to give it a bit more thought, I may wait to see what the garage can do about at least getting the bodywork straight. It’s a proper Vauxhall garage attached to the dealership so they know what they are doing.
I think if I’m still feeling deep shame every time I see it afterwards I will probably put the claim in.
to he perfectly honest, it’s really knocked my confidence driving. I haven’t driven in 4 years before getting on the scheme, so I was already somewhat nervous and to make such a stupid, silly mistake so early on has left me feeling a deep sense of dread about driving, especially as I am the driver for my wife.
I’ll hopefully work my way past that but although in terms of accidents it’s incredibly minor, the most damage was done to me and my confidence and pride.
no claim can sort that out, I suppose 🙂