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[Shackeng]

  While I was stopped and pulled in tight to the side of our narrow lane, a horse box scraped the rear OS of SWMBO's Jazz. It didn't stop, but probably didn't look in side mirror to ensure clearance. (Young woman driver.) Reported it to local fuzz shop and just got a reference number. The last time this happened to me, they gave me the owners name and address, and I claimed direct from him, no aggro with insurance etc. I am reluctant to report it to our insurance, as they have a habit of loading you as if it was your fault.
Can anyone tell me what is likely to happen with this report?
'Bugger all' did I hear someone say?

[Kevin Wood]

Yep, that gets my vote. They'll be "unable to trace" the driver.

[tunnie]

Another reason for a dash cam I think.

[Shackeng]

Another reason for a dash cam I think.

That was the first question! Did I have a dash cam? I doubt it would have helped, as the damage was done by the rear side of the other vehicle to the rear side of mine.

[tunnie]

Another reason for a dash cam I think.

That was the first question! Did I have a dash cam? I doubt it would have helped, as the damage was done by the rear side of the other vehicle to the rear side of mine.

Might have caught the number plate though as you passed it?

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Yep, that gets my vote. They'll be "unable to trace" the driver.

Even if you have name, address, registration number, and inside leg measurement of the reprobate.

[Shackeng]

Another reason for a dash cam I think.

That was the first question! Did I have a dash cam? I doubt it would have helped, as the damage was done by the rear side of the other vehicle to the rear side of mine.

Might have caught the number plate though as you passed it?

True, but I jumped out and got that as it disappeared.

[Bigron]

No doubt that is true, Dr. Opti, but then the DVLA would be able to provide details of the miscreant so that the OP could sue directly without recourse to insurance.

Ron.

[Shackeng]

No doubt that is true, Dr. Opti, but then the DVLA would be able to provide details of the miscreant so that the OP could sue directly without recourse to insurance.

Ron.

This is what I am hoping for, as the cost of insurance loading, after a claim, for a horse box, is likely to be much more than for our Jazz.

[Kevin Wood]

Yep, that gets my vote. They'll be "unable to trace" the driver.

Even if you have name, address, registration number, and inside leg measurement of the reprobate.

Yes, and a video of the crime taking place, in our case.

[Bigron]

I believe the police position is - "nobody injured, we will not get involved"?

Ron.

[Shackeng]

I believe the police position is - "nobody injured, we will not get involved"?

Ron.

That would be OK if exchange of details had taken place. However, 'Failure to stop' adds impetus, I hope.

[TD]

I believe the police position is - "nobody injured, we will not get involved"?

Ron.

That would be OK if exchange of details had taken place. However, 'Failure to stop' adds impetus, I hope.

Yep, report it, the female driver will get a nip in the post 

[minifreek]

Could always contact DVLA, pay them the price and get the name and address with the registration number... But then, you would need proof that the person did it... All she would have to do is deny it...

[Andy B]

Cant remember the ins & outs, but there's some protection for drivers with trailers that gives them the benefit of the doubt in a minor bump. I was accused of damage to a w4nker when I was towing our caravan & the letter I was initially sent said so ... that was years ago though