Nissi was backed into

Merv

So I was on my way to play some volleyball with some friends last night. i went to go get a few gatorades at a store nearby. I had to drive through a parking lot to get to the store. As Im pulling up to a little intersection, I had to wait for a car to drive past before I can proceed. Just as the car goes by,a guy behind me and to the left starts backing out of a stall. I didn't even see him until it was to late! As I hear the crunch sound and the car move,I look over and see this spare tire looking me in the eyes. I got out of the car and proceeded to lose it on the guy. After I calmed down,we exchanged info and he claimed 100% responsibility. There was also a witness who saw the whole thing so I got his number as well.

The door also has some minor damage as well.
So my dilemma is I really don't want this on my car fax. Guy sais he's willing to pay up to 5 grand to get it fixed without insurance getting involved. But if it's more than we have to go through insurance. Do most auto body shops report the damage anyways? And any body with similar damage have it cost more than 5 grand? I don't think it would be that much,but it is in the most chittiest spot!
I'm also thinking of getting the car painted another color. Get two estimates done,one for damage and pAinting of damaged area,than one for painting the car and subtract the amount of the damaged area painting from the whole car paint job estimate.
What do you guys think?

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