Two ways to look at it,
1. Help someone out with some using my suggestion below
2. Don't
I'd recommend getting a second estimate and then asking for cash before you do anything else. If he wants to put in on a CC he can do a cash advance. If he won't pay cash then go to insurance. Maybe provide 48 hours. There's really nothing he can complain about.
I once hit someone in our office parkade. I left a note on their car. They called me, got two estimates, I went with the cheaper one, they had it fixed, shop called me, I gave CC over phone and was emailed receipt. Everyone was nice to each other and the transaction worked. Mine was a different situation as someone who leaves their info after hitting your vehicle with no witnesses likely isn't someone who's going to bail on the bill. But going the cash route solves all issues.
Good luck, but try to give the guy a break if you can hedge the risk.
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