Damage to a car that does not reduce its value
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Question
Hello.
I lightly bumped into a car and caused a small scratch that does not reduce the value of the car. Do I have to leave my details?
Answer
Shalom and blessings.
If this is something that would be repaired, then even though it does not reduce the value of the car, you must pay for the repair.
Source
See Shach, siman 387, se’if katan 1, who writes that appraisal according to depreciation is only when it is impossible to repair the damage, but if it can be repaired, it must be repaired.
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