AITA for making an insurance claim against my neighbor for hitting my car even though my car is a beater?

A decade's worth of memories clings to the dented, rusty frame of an old car—bought at 16 for a mere $2000, and kept alive through grit, elbow grease, and junkyard parts. It’s more than just a vehicle; it’s a testament to resilience, self-reliance, and quiet pride, navigating the streets as its owner has navigated life’s challenges.

But this humble symbol of perseverance has become a battleground, caught in the crossfire of a neighbor’s anger and ent*tlement. Despite offers to compromise, the conflict escalates until a deliberate act of aggression shatters the fragile peace—captured in a moment of shock and defiance on a fire escape, where a simple street parking dispute turns into something far more personal.