If while my bike was parked on the sidewalk the kickstand gave way and fell against a parked car, do I have the right to have a repair shop of my choosing also provide an estimate?

If while my bike was parked on the sidewalk the kickstand gave way and fell against a parked car, do I have the right to have a repair shop of my choosing also provide an estimate?

The handlebar scratched the car. I left a note and the owner contacted me later on that day. We agreed that she would take the car into a repair shop to get an estimate and then go from there. I do not have any insurance on my bike.

Asked on May 6, 2013 under Accident Law, California

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