Dan was her damage fairly minor?
The minor bingle law ($1000) is an estimate and it's relatively flexible, ie. you can't expect a novice female to know how much it costs to repair a vehicle but what Chad pointed out is correct.
Insurance company policies may vary and have different demands between one another in relation to police reports though, so everyone should review that part of their policies.
Budget Direct allow 7 years of a documented collision before you can no longer make a claim against another person......but that's an insurance report, not a police report.
.........and SteveP, when I don't see itallics or a tongue in cheek emoticon, I kinda figure you're 1/2 serious......especially given your history on here re contribution (or the lack thereof).