AJ, Thank you for your post.
It really helped me to hear about your experience. I appreciate it.

Had to chuckle about the hot cop!

In my latest news - more from the 'you wouldn't read about it' file....

Got the call from the crash repairer to pick up my car today - after over a week of walking/bussing everywhere.

Drove straight to work and parked in the car park.

When I left to come home tonight, I noticed a tiny piece of paper stuck to my windscreen as I approached my car.

Sure enough, someone had run into the rear/side and written off the back end.

At least they left their name and number!

Hoping their insurance will cover a hire car this time.

Aint life grand? There's a lesson in here somewhere, I suppose.