In September 2010 I had a similar accident to Mrs Smith in the Dorchester Tesco car park (Have Your Say, June 22).

Pulling out of a poorly lit parking bay at night I damaged the near side of my car on the base of a wooden post, the top of which had already been knocked over, making it invisible from inside the car.

I did not have time to report it at the time so returned the next morning to do so and to take photographs.

I reported the accident to my insurance company who told me where to have the repairs made and that they would recover the costs from Tesco.

Tesco then told us we should have settled the matter with them first.

After a great deal of hassle Tesco eventully paid up and our no claims bonus remained intact.

So they have known about this problem for a long time.

Mrs P March Elwell Street Weymouth