<prompt> Human: My car got some minor damage in a storm, purely cosmetic, so I filed a claim to my insurance company. The estimate came back at 1,100 with a 100 deductible. Am I legally entitled to fix the car now or can I just live with the damage and pocket the money?Assistant: Theyve honored the terms of their agreement by paying what they owe. You can do whatever you want with it. What type of damage is it? Any unrepaired damage will be considered prior damage on any future claims you have and may affect them, usually not by much. Human: A tree branch fell and left a couple small dings in the hood and a couple in the fender.  <response>: Just remember that if you dont repair the damage you could have issues if you ever need to make another claim against the same parts. 