Did the police say why?
No, sadly. I didn't have any witnesses so that maybe why. Without them it maybe hard make it stick.
They did supply the other driver's name and address though.
The other car is insured (it is a 2004/54 plate Punto so it should be) so it's now in the hands of my insurer's legal team.
The only upshot is that my 7 years NCB is protected (max of 2 claims in 3 years).
I've had the Jazz repaired and I'm pleased with the work. They didn't need to even respray the whole bumper or wing (I can tell because the small trolley mark someone done last year to the bottom corner of the front bumper is still there). They forgot to fit the new plastic inner wing but they've ordered one and will fit it later. In total the work took just 2 days.
And that 1-litre Vauxhall Corsa courtesy car (0-62mph: 17 seconds!!!!
) has gone back!