Treat it as damage you caused, even if it is small. Find the owner where possible, provide details and record what happened.
Wind can turn a door into a lever
On a slope or windy day, hold the door rather than letting it swing. Tight parking spaces need extra care.
Do not decide the damage is 'nothing' for the other owner
A small crease can require paintless dent repair or conventional bodywork. Let the owner assess their own car.
Keep your own evidence
Photograph both vehicles and the position. That protects both sides from later confusion.
Minor parking incidents are exactly why it is worth reading the excess and claims conditions before buying a policy, not afterwards.
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