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[FatFree]

Originally Posted by itsatrapp_eh

Do you live in Richmond BC? I ask because while living in Richmond I was hit and run in parking lots 7 times with my last vehicle.

Nah, I live in seattle

[Cliu91]

Originally Posted by lantsalot

Whenever i park next to someone who i have a suspicion may hit my car backing out, i always take a picture of them with my phone, making sure to get my car next to theirs, and their plate. Just in case.
I have a lot of pictures of people's shittily parked cars on my phone.

Without any witnesses though, wouldn't it just be a case of he said she said? Unless there is visible damage on their car matching yours with paint?

[lantsalot]

Originally Posted by Cliu91

Without any witnesses though, wouldn't it just be a case of he said she said? Unless there is visible damage on their car matching yours with paint?

That's definitely a possibility. Typically the shot includes the side of my car that is next to them, which shows no damage. Time stamps of shots without damage and shots with damage would hopefully be pretty compelling evidence, however, you can never be 100% covered. I just figure that it's better than nothing!

[rs999]

Originally Posted by idreamofdrifting

I concur:

[Skurge]

Originally Posted by FRSfan111

Gonna be expensive. Lots of paint matching and that's not a part of the car that is replaceable.

its replaceable, my body shop ordered a new panel from toyota and welded it in, came out pretty damn nice(had too much fun and the back corner hit a bridge at about 5mph lol

from about 1/3 from the back of the door(under it) to just in front of the rear window on the top

[Frishkorn]

Originally Posted by aznatama

File insurance claim, call it a day. why do ppl get all riled up over these things? I mean, that's why we have insurance for right?

It's not like they frame damaged your NSX, or destroyed some one-off carbon body work. Sure it's a hassle w/ insurance, but at least you'll get it all fixed, and then some. Also, looks like just sheet metal damage, not too hard to fix w/ some time. Be glad it's not anything suspension/drivetrain/frame related.

We get worked up because your insurance shouldn't have to pay for something you didn't do. Like you said yourself, that's why we have insurance.

I'm looking at an increase in my rates thanks to something flying into the front of my car while I was driving on the freeway. Something came off the car in front of me and I didn't have time or space to react.

I was able to get his license plate, but I'm sure it'll do absolutely nothing. Curious of what the estimate is going to be tomorrow when I take it into the body shop.

11 years of driving and three cars, first two never had some much as a scratch. This will be the third time in five months that my FR-S has been damaged by someone else.

Really starting to think this car is nothing but bad luck, should go get the fuel pump lemon lawed and just part with it and get back into a sedan.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Frishkorn

..I'm looking at an increase in my rates thanks to something flying into the front of my car while I was driving on the freeway. Something came off the car in front of me and I didn't have time or space to react..

I've had several collision claims over the years, including with 3 teenage sons, and have never had rates go up because of a collision claim (as opposed to a liability claim, where you are at fault). It usually requires that you file a police report though.

[BlackWednesday]

I feel your pain. I parked my car in a covered (hotel) garage and somebody left a long scratch on the driver's door. I suspect it's some sort of luggage sliding along. I was so upset and mad, but I couldn't do anything else, but had it buffed out. It's still visible, but I came to realize that it's just a car. I will change it in 8-10 years anyway. Sometimes you just have to let go.

Since we both live in Seattle, I suggest you try not to park in hotel garage. The hotel guests are visitors. They don't give a sh*t. There's no camera, no one knows.

[phrosty]

I had a very slightly smaller dent in the exact same spot when someone opened their door into my car in a parking lot. I had no paint damage at first.

Fixing stretched metal = cracked thin subie paint = had to repaint/blend nearly that entire side of car to get it looking perfect again. Total was a little under $1500.

My car is white though. I'd guess yours will be less work.

[daiheadjai]

Originally Posted by Cliu91

Without any witnesses though, wouldn't it just be a case of he said she said? Unless there is visible damage on their car matching yours with paint?

I actually got someone like this once.
I was street parked, and someone rolled out of their drive way and backed into me, then left.

I came back to find some good soul had left a note telling me which house the car came from, but for good measure, I took a sample of the paint they left on my door.
The cops later said the colour of the suspect's car matched what I peeled off.

As an aside, I thought the rear fender/quarter is all one piece for chassis rigidity?

[Hotrodheart]

Originally Posted by FatFree

Some dumb person decided to reverse in the wrong direction when leaving their angled parking spot and messed up the side of my car.....

I came out of the restaurant I was in to find my car like this. No note of any kind... I'm so disappointed because I am extremely careful with this car and there was nothing I could have done to avoid this...

Any ideas on the degree of damage? I haven't called my insurance yet but I will do so in the next few days. Good luck to the rest of y'all and I hope you don't have as bad of car luck as I do.

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My friend, sorry.... I feel your pain. But one thing that gets me giggling is the reflection of your friend, in the back window, with his hand on his cheek. Or is that you?

As for the fender, son't worry so much. They can do great things, paint matching/blending these days. If you lived out here, I could recommend someone. They did a fantastic job with my Walmart parking lot ding. 'Bout a grand, BTW.

Buck up bud. FR-S life goes on...

[Hotrodheart]

I support the death penalty for those who smah someone's car and drive away with no note. F them. Hard.

[Frishkorn]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I've had several collision claims over the years, including with 3 teenage sons, and have never had rates go up because of a collision claim (as opposed to a liability claim, where you are at fault). It usually requires that you file a police report though.

Mine is being classified as comprehensive. I'm hoping my rates won't increase, but I don't have high hopes.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Frishkorn

Mine is being classified as comprehensive. I'm hoping my rates won't increase, but I don't have high hopes.

Same thing really. (Collision/Comprehensive). My experience is as long as you are not at fault, and you were able to prove that, your rates don't go up. It may vary by carrier though.