second if your friend was at fault and he is required to fix the other persons car, then he is required by law only to use new and original factory parts....it's not your car you are talking about which you can take to the junkyard and use the parts from there.....

just because you don't have insurance means you are at fault....if the judge gave you an order to fix the other persons car then you have to fix it.....also why would the second guy wait 7 months to get his car fixed ??

if you are required by law to fix his car, get an estimate for the damages including the labor costs, and check if it is over 1500.. if it is over 1500 then it might be a good idea to pay the 1500...it's the economy and people are broke and the guy must be in desperate need of cash......so he just wants the money to use for something else......try to negotiate with the guy....

now if your friend is at fault, and he was driving without insurance....an attorney on the other side can cause your friends life miserable....not only he can sue your friend for the damages but also the attorney fees,  loss of time, and if he was injured he might sue you for loss of wages, medical fees, doctor visits costs and medical bills.....

give me some more information..........