My neighboor did a hit & run on my car.

I don’t think that’s what was said in post #23. I think the Count is saying that he can have the repair done, and it won’t cost him any more than the deductible.

I could be wrong, but that’s how I read it.

If that’s the case, then maybe his insurer will take some extra steps.

Sorry. You seemed to be speaking for them. Or at least seemed to have knowledge of their intentions.

You’re right, that’s the case. I’ll drop the car off and pay $500 when I pick it up; its an insurance company approved shop and a price will be negotiated with them during the repair process.

As for getting back the deductable, in my state the insurance companies call that ‘subrogation’. I might find out if I get my deductable (or any part/percentage of it) back in… oh … say a year?