does anyone know the statue of limitations on car accidents?

My ex drove us around to do some errands one afternoon, and hit this huge pot hole ripping off my front sports runner bumper and tearing off one of the tire guards or shields that prevents condensation... Now that I want to trade my car in and we aren't together, she won't pay me the money she said she would to have it fixed... I can't file a claim on my insurance because it's been over a year...

Help... can I make a valid small claims court case?