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heyomayo · 07-25-2010, 12:32 AM

My baby got her first dent today.

Stupidly, I let my father drive her on our way to have breakfast. One would think that after driving his entire life, he would be able to park the car, but no cigar. He pulled into the spot too far, too quickly and ran right up into the concrete curb. The bottom plastic is bent, the right front end is scratched up, and the right front corner bent out near the tire.

First and last time i let him drive my car!! I spent 3 hours buffing the scratches and I managed to bend the dent back in so none of it is even noticeable now. It just kills me that i know it's there!! It makes me sick!

The question is, do I take her in and get it professionally repaired, or do I quit being dramatic and leave it be??

Revo1 · 07-25-2010, 12:34 AM

No, fix it!! I'd be devastated, so don't feel like you're overreacting... He's gonna cover at least part of it right?

heyomayo · 07-25-2010, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

No, fix it!! I'd be devastated, so don't feel like you're overreacting... He's gonna cover at least part of it right?

You would think so, right?? But no. He decided it was my fault because I picked a restaurant with a bad parking lot. I am so angry! He knows I'm in love with my car. Grrr.

CamaroVision · 07-25-2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by heyomayo

You would think so, right?? But no. He decided it was my fault because I picked a restaurant with a bad parking lot. I am so angry! He knows I'm in love with my car. Grrr.

what? lolol

snowtrill · 07-25-2010, 12:45 AM

At the very least have it looked at to see what it would cost and make sure nothing else was damaged.

PHEOX · 07-25-2010, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by heyomayo

You would think so, right?? But no. He decided it was my fault because I picked a restaurant with a bad parking lot. I am so angry! He knows I'm in love with my car. Grrr.

You know what this means. Vengence!

He must be severely punished and understand his wrong doings!

Revo1 · 07-25-2010, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by heyomayo

You would think so, right?? But no. He decided it was my fault because I picked a restaurant with a bad parking lot. I am so angry! He knows I'm in love with my car. Grrr.

Not cool....... I'd be pretty Fin pissed, family or not.

heyomayo · 07-25-2010, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroVision

what? lolol

My sentiments exactly.

Forcer · 07-25-2010, 12:54 AM

That is messed up!!! Not even offer? wow... I have had a similar problem, i finnaly took up the courage to let me cousin drive my car because her boyfriend was coming back from iraq to visit, and wanted to pick him up in it.. i thought wow that would be cool on the recieving end..

Considering she would only be the 3rd person i let drive it... Well my car has vertical doors, and told her the rules etc.. well somehow or someone left it open in the air too long, and wind caught it and bent my fender alittle, Now i need to replace it.. but i didnt tell her to break her heart, so im making the good with the bad and getting aftermarket fenders = p..

I wish you luck and hope you find your answer soon, i agree fix it... it kills me when my car is not flawless...

Iomcamaro · 07-25-2010, 12:54 AM

I wouldn't worry about it. as long as its not noticeable. You're the only one thats going to know that it's there. I have scratches from a huge pothole that i hit here in Indiana one night that i didn't see, but I got over it. And I was always taught to forgive and forget. I mean sure everybody loves their Camaro and would like it to be in 100% condition forever, but lets face it. No car will be in 100% condition not even from the factory. Your dad is family and can't be replaced. It was an accident. Life is too short to worry about little things like this. I've learned that the hard way seeing that I lost my mom when I was 13.

wbt · 07-25-2010, 02:14 AM

I am OCD about our cars. I would get it fixed. Just my O.

Ron66Vette&10SS · 07-25-2010, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by heyomayo

He decided it was my fault because I picked a restaurant with a bad parking lot.

Seriously?????..........Wow
....and I'll just leave it at that

Big Brunsy · 07-25-2010, 03:10 AM

VolkCamaro · 07-25-2010, 04:01 AM

It's a car, plain and simple. Have you ever made a mistake before?

IMO, cherish the moments you have with your dad, they don't last forever. Yea, he could have handled it a little different but in the end who cares? When he's gone, you will look at that spot and remember the times...

07-25-2010, 12:32 AM	#1
heyomayo Evvy Drives: 2010 LT 1LT Camaro, Victory Red Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: TX Posts: 27 View My Garage	To fix or not to fix... My baby got her first dent today. Stupidly, I let my father drive her on our way to have breakfast. One would think that after driving his entire life, he would be able to park the car, but no cigar. He pulled into the spot too far, too quickly and ran right up into the concrete curb. The bottom plastic is bent, the right front end is scratched up, and the right front corner bent out near the tire. First and last time i let him drive my car!! I spent 3 hours buffing the scratches and I managed to bend the dent back in so none of it is even noticeable now. It just kills me that i know it's there!! It makes me sick! The question is, do I take her in and get it professionally repaired, or do I quit being dramatic and leave it be??

07-25-2010, 12:34 AM	#2
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	No, fix it!! I'd be devastated, so don't feel like you're overreacting... He's gonna cover at least part of it right? __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

07-25-2010, 12:45 AM	#5
snowtrill Drives: 2011 RJT 2SS/RS M6- Rogue Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 609 View My Garage	At the very least have it looked at to see what it would cost and make sure nothing else was damaged. __________________ Power without control is useless.

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Forcer Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Omaha, Nebraksa Posts: 1,030 View My Garage	That is messed up!!! Not even offer? wow... I have had a similar problem, i finnaly took up the courage to let me cousin drive my car because her boyfriend was coming back from iraq to visit, and wanted to pick him up in it.. i thought wow that would be cool on the recieving end.. Considering she would only be the 3rd person i let drive it... Well my car has vertical doors, and told her the rules etc.. well somehow or someone left it open in the air too long, and wind caught it and bent my fender alittle, Now i need to replace it.. but i didnt tell her to break her heart, so im making the good with the bad and getting aftermarket fenders = p.. I wish you luck and hope you find your answer soon, i agree fix it... it kills me when my car is not flawless...

07-25-2010, 12:54 AM	#10
Iomcamaro The enjoyment never ends Drives: 2010 1LT/RS IOM #25223 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NKY Posts: 1,086	I wouldn't worry about it. as long as its not noticeable. You're the only one thats going to know that it's there. I have scratches from a huge pothole that i hit here in Indiana one night that i didn't see, but I got over it. And I was always taught to forgive and forget. I mean sure everybody loves their Camaro and would like it to be in 100% condition forever, but lets face it. No car will be in 100% condition not even from the factory. Your dad is family and can't be replaced. It was an accident. Life is too short to worry about little things like this. I've learned that the hard way seeing that I lost my mom when I was 13.

07-25-2010, 02:14 AM	#11
wbt Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Challenger R/T;2011 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,105	I am OCD about our cars. I would get it fixed. Just my O.

07-25-2010, 03:10 AM	#13
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07-25-2010, 04:01 AM	#14
VolkCamaro Drives: 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Join Date: May 2010 Location: Warner Robins, Ga Posts: 59	It's a car, plain and simple. Have you ever made a mistake before? IMO, cherish the moments you have with your dad, they don't last forever. Yea, he could have handled it a little different but in the end who cares? When he's gone, you will look at that spot and remember the times...