Hit & Run, what can I do. Do I have rights?

7/5/08 I came home to my parked car being involved in a hit and run.
-The damage was cause by backing into my vehicle (as reported by police and when taken to the body shop)
-My neighbors driveway would be the only angle for this to be possible, and they have done this 3x prior to this occasion!!
**They like to hit and leave the scene.
-I found damage to their vehicle that lines up exactly with my car's damage...and took pics with tape measure to prove.

Cops say if no one "saw" them I have nothing. What can I do? My 1st brand new car. I'll be out $500.00 to go through my insurance.

There has to be more to this, I feel I have substantial evidence.

Thanks out there !

File a suit in small claims court against them.

The police are right to a degree...criminal court requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt..

civil court, however, only requires reasonable proof.

confront the neighbors. Go over and be like "Hey did you hit my car?" If they go over just say its suspicious due to the damage to their car and prior events. tell them its frustrating because its a brand new car and the damage is $500. try to make them feel guilty

file in small claims court

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