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jeremy3721 · 08-28-2012, 05:18 PM

Ran into Wendy's today and parked in a field across the street away from all other cars. Come out to the Rav4 in the video parked at an odd angle near my car and sure enough I found a door ding that hit so hard the marks extend about 6 inches above and below the door crease. Waited on the driver to come out and explained nicely that she hit my door and that I'd like to get her insurance info. She called her husband who arrived 10 minutes later and he amazingly swore up and down her door didn't cause the damage. It was like arguing with someone who was telling me the earth was flat. I know with certainty the Rav4 hit it and their door lined up perfectly when he opened it along the entire line of the mark. His argument was that the dent was too and his wife said she didn't do it. Even in the video you can make out the mark on their door where their paint was rubbed off. My co-worker and I tried several times to reason with the guy to get insurance info but he insisted I'd have to call the police which I finally did. A deputy arrived and within 30 seconds she had to yell at the guy because he wouldn't let me talk and he started rubbing the door of my car to try and prove his point. Ultimately the deputy said she couldn't do anything for property damage which is what I expected but even though I could tell she agreed with me she couldn't offer an opinion so I was out of luck. I called a paintless dent guy but there are at least 2, possibly 3 spots where the paint was chipped so I'm pretty much screwed I guess. Will call my insurance but I doubt I can do anything.

Yeah I held the phone the wrong way - just an indication of how furious I was.

strych9 · 08-28-2012, 05:21 PM

Small claims court. Make them pay.

Sickness91Z28 · 08-28-2012, 05:24 PM

I'm one of those PDR guys. I have repaired dents with the paint gone or chipped out....then had a company come in and repair the paint. Couldn't even tell the car was ever damaged. You might look into that as well. It's crazy how disrespectfull people are.....

heRS · 08-28-2012, 05:26 PM

That sucks. Any chance the fast food place had cameras pointed your way?

jeremy3721 · 08-28-2012, 05:27 PM

I'm not sure how to go about small claims court but I'll probably look into it. I have a lot of anxiety problems so really not sure it's worth it.

Anyone know how to get the people's name from their tag?

2010SS2SS · 08-28-2012, 06:00 PM

Cost you more than your deductible to worry with small claims court..
This has to be the most "sue" happy bunch of people on this sight that I've ever seen.

jeremy3721 · 08-28-2012, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010SS2SS

Cost you more than your deductible to worry with small claims court..
This has to be the most "sue" happy bunch of people on this sight that I've ever seen.

I agree but it's tempting when you catch someone damage your property and they still refuse to take responsibility.

Cam2011 · 08-28-2012, 06:13 PM

Why in the hell does someone always park so close when clearly you (much like myself) park so far from anyone else?

turbostang7 · 08-28-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Cam2011

Why in the hell does someone always park so close when clearly you (much like myself) park so far from anyone else?

I have noticed this too!! I will park a good 10-15 spots away minimum and when I come back out, people all around my car with empty spots everywhere!! It seems like if you park out in bfe people think "oh! Its a little mini parking lot!! Cool!"

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DefianceDan · 08-28-2012, 06:40 PM

Figures....I just hate it when I park a mile way only in BFE to find someone parked right next to me...it's like 'Really??'

Had the same thing happen - haven't had PDR fix it yet, but this stuff www.drcolorchip.com works wonders on small chips. May take 5-6 passes to fill it in completely, but can't tell at all that there was ever a chip.

FresnoStateDogs · 08-28-2012, 06:45 PM

WHy didn't the deputy file a police report? I'm pretty sure if you ask nicely they can do it. It will help your case in small claims or insurance.

2011*Camaro*SS · 08-28-2012, 06:52 PM

It really pisses me off when I park way in the back and people park around me. You really kept your cool, I would have been like "ohhh you didnt ding my car?" (turn around and give her car a swift kick in the door) "I didnt just kick yours....." (Drive away) People piss me off!

g8asnt3 · 08-28-2012, 07:01 PM

Same thing just happened to me. Nothing I could do without video evidence. Was at a friend's plant working that day and parked in no man's land.

Russell James · 08-28-2012, 07:14 PM

Have a beer, and enjoy the fact that some other dude has to put up with that door dingin skank on a daily basis... and you don't. It sucks but don't let the little stuff ruin your day. My doc flat cured a lot of my anxiety issues one day some years ago. I had all kinds of complaints about this and that, and what now seems like rediculous worries and frets. Doc said.... let's see the reality of your little issues - the guy I just saw before you has terminal brain cancer. Now seriously, go enjoy your day and your tomorrow he said. Holy smokes, that pretty much cured me of getting worked up over the small stuff.

Find a good dent guy and good cold beer.

08-28-2012, 05:21 PM	#2
strych9 I'll be back... Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3,036 View My Garage	Small claims court. Make them pay. __________________ Bye bye, Bumblebee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Journal My Garage GoPro Mic Hack

08-28-2012, 05:24 PM	#3
Sickness91Z28 Reaper Crew Drives: Blown 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 985	I'm one of those PDR guys. I have repaired dents with the paint gone or chipped out....then had a company come in and repair the paint. Couldn't even tell the car was ever damaged. You might look into that as well. It's crazy how disrespectfull people are..... __________________ 2010 Camaro SS SLP TVS2300 Blower, Blower Cam, Lingenfelter Heads, Meth Injected, 5lbs of Boost@700 BHP Pedders XA Coilovers

08-28-2012, 05:26 PM	#4
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	That sucks. Any chance the fast food place had cameras pointed your way? __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

08-28-2012, 05:27 PM	#5
jeremy3721 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 357	I'm not sure how to go about small claims court but I'll probably look into it. I have a lot of anxiety problems so really not sure it's worth it. Anyone know how to get the people's name from their tag? __________________ Last edited by jeremy3721; 08-28-2012 at 05:48 PM.

08-28-2012, 06:40 PM	#10
DefianceDan VroomVroom Drives: 2017 50th 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 497	Figures....I just hate it when I park a mile way only in BFE to find someone parked right next to me...it's like 'Really??' Had the same thing happen - haven't had PDR fix it yet, but this stuff www.drcolorchip.com works wonders on small chips. May take 5-6 passes to fill it in completely, but can't tell at all that there was ever a chip. __________________ 2017 H50 2SS MX8 F55 NPP CF5 RN2

08-28-2012, 06:00 PM	#6
2010SS2SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cypress, texas Posts: 1,302	Cost you more than your deductible to worry with small claims court.. This has to be the most "sue" happy bunch of people on this sight that I've ever seen.

08-28-2012, 06:13 PM	#8
Cam2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CT Posts: 2,061	Why in the hell does someone always park so close when clearly you (much like myself) park so far from anyone else?

08-28-2012, 06:45 PM	#11
FresnoStateDogs Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 272	WHy didn't the deputy file a police report? I'm pretty sure if you ask nicely they can do it. It will help your case in small claims or insurance. __________________ Spiral Ported TB, K&N Typhoon, JBA Performance Cat-back, RX catch can and Oil Breather.

08-28-2012, 06:52 PM	#12
2011CamaroSS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 421 View My Garage	It really pisses me off when I park way in the back and people park around me. You really kept your cool, I would have been like "ohhh you didnt ding my car?" (turn around and give her car a swift kick in the door) "I didnt just kick yours....." (Drive away) People piss me off! __________________

08-28-2012, 07:01 PM	#13
g8asnt3 Drives: 12 SS M6 Black Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: FL Posts: 14	Same thing just happened to me. Nothing I could do without video evidence. Was at a friend's plant working that day and parked in no man's land. __________________ 12 Black SS M6 08 Black G8 GT SOLD 04 Silver GTO SOLD

08-28-2012, 07:14 PM	#14
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	Have a beer, and enjoy the fact that some other dude has to put up with that door dingin skank on a daily basis... and you don't. It sucks but don't let the little stuff ruin your day. My doc flat cured a lot of my anxiety issues one day some years ago. I had all kinds of complaints about this and that, and what now seems like rediculous worries and frets. Doc said.... let's see the reality of your little issues - the guy I just saw before you has terminal brain cancer. Now seriously, go enjoy your day and your tomorrow he said. Holy smokes, that pretty much cured me of getting worked up over the small stuff. Find a good dent guy and good cold beer.