Should you report a minor accident to your insurance if the third party may not make a claim and the repair is more than your deductible?

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You might want to calculate how much out of pocket expense you would have after the deductible. Compare that with how much your rates might go up. If there is a significant difference either way, that should be a part of your decision.

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