Hi there,
I am in a very tricky situation and require urgent help.
I hired a truck to pick up some furniture we brought from trademe. As I opened the truck door, the edge marked a small scratch (1 inch or so) on the seller's car. Now the seller wants me to pay for the damage (around $1000 or so). Important points to consider:
1. It was a hired vehicle but I wasn't driving it, the scratch happened when the door was opened while both the truck and car were stationary.
2. I was not covered by any third party insurance.
3. Am I liable to pay for the damage or should this be dealt with the hireage company's insurance?
Require urgent suggestions and help. I hold a resident visa and was driving the vehicle on a valid international drivers license valid in NZ for a year.
Thanks a ton!