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Do I need a police report to file a claim after backing into a concrete barrier?
My deductible is $100 and the repair will cost about $920. Should I file a claim, and do I need a police report to do so?
Carol Chung · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Since this incident only involves one vehicle, a police report may not be necessary to make a
car insurance
claim. As for whether you should file a claim, that’s ultimately up to you. But if you can afford to pay for the $920 repair out-of-pocket, you should consider doing so. Making a claim will raise your premium for a few years, and given the relatively low cost to fix your car, paying out-of-pocket may save you money in the long run.
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