On Tuesday, February 18, between 9am and 10.40am, my purple Ford Fiesta was hit by another vehicle while parked legally on Eastern Road, adjacent to Brighton College on the opposite side of the road.

There is a bus stop opposite where I was parked and as the damage is covered in bright green paint (very similar in colour to that of a Brighton and Hove green and cream bus) I think it is highly likely to have been caused by a bus.

I called Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company.

The person I spoke to said even if the paint was proven to be from one of its vehicles, the company would still need to know who was driving because it prosecutes only individual drivers who are responsible.

Unless I have a witness to the accident or the driver puts his hands up to the offence, I will have to make the claim for damages through my insurance company.

I live in a high-risk area anyway and, after driving for ten years, this is the first time I have been able to afford fully comprehensive insurance.

I have two young children so I rely on my car. After owning it for only two weeks, I am devastated. If anyone remembers this incident,

I would be extremely grateful if you would contact either myself on 01273 604019 or Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company.

-Mrs Rachel Doyle, Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton