Ouch...

[rxlynn]

This kind of s**** is why I always try to sit in a restaurant where I can see my car. So sorry, but I'm sure it will eventually look as good as new.

[AVodka14]

I am hurting for you buddy. I am so sick of these fucking idiots that have no moral or decency to fix what they break. I hope there was a camera and justice is exacted. It would give me much pleasure to know their license plate was captured on camera and the police can make a personal visit to them. I would beat the shit out of the person that does this because they are low life assholes in all aspects of life. This world is full of blustering idiots and I am losing my hope for humanity on a daily basis.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by rxlynn

This kind of s**** is why I always try to sit in a restaurant where I can see my car. So sorry, but I'm sure it will eventually look as good as new.

Which is actually a good thought!
People are creatures of habit so whoever hit your car may frequent that restaurant.
You could swing by every once in a while and take a quick look at the cars for paint transfer or damage. Of course don't look too shady and get yourself shot or something like that!

[FatFree]

^^ good thinking.

The thing is I'm almost 100% sure I know what car hit me. When I pulled into the spot at the restaurant the person parked to the left of me was getting out of their SUV. I'm pretty certain it was them because it was late at night and when I got out of the restaurant my car was the only one left in the lot. So there wasn't enough time for that person to leave and for someone else to take their spot.

It also really sucks because after I initially parked my car I walked back to my car to re-park it and center it a little more in the spot because I was a tad too close to the car on my right. I should have just left it where it was...

I think the person who hit my car had a few drinks, got in their suv and noticed that there were barely any cars in the lot so they could reverse in the wrong direction to get out of the lot a little quicker. But they probably didn't see my car since it is much lower than their suv. Ahhh it's just so frustrating...

[yellowfrs]

I feel your pain. I hope the person who did this to your car will have someone do this to their person.

I also had this happened to my car a long time ago except the person actually made the effort to find me inside the building. Now that I love my 86 so much, I only drive it to work, and I always park far away from all other cars. I drive my suv when I have to run errands and stop at walmart, target, costco, etc where people don't think twice about swinging their car doors wide open, pushing shopping carts around cars, and backing up their cars into others.

Good luck with catching the jerk(s) and getting your car fixed!

[HyperTech]

wow, too much of these stupid driver that dont know how to drive and get away too easily.

i am lucky that my frs is not my primary car, i can use it only when i know i have a direct view on it 100% of the time.

[jblmr2]

Had this happen recently to my MR2 Spyder. The damage was in nearly the same place as yours but a bit more extensive. The Spyder has bolt on fenders so the labor would probably be a bit less than with yours. Body shop I chose quoted $3100. That included a new door skin, fender, and some minor parts. I'm certainly no expert, but my guess is that the fender will have to be replaced. Your insurance should take care of it under the comprehensive coverage. Sorry about what happened, I can feel your pain.

[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.

[FatFree]

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.

It just sucks that this is on my cars record now... And a $1000 deductible may not be a lot to some people but that's a big chunk of change for me. And what do you mean 'and then some?' I find it unlikely my car will be any better after this incident...

[aznatama]

Originally Posted by FatFree

It just sucks that this is on my cars record now... And a $1000 deductible may not be a lot to some people but that's a big chunk of change for me. And what do you mean 'and then some?' I find it unlikely my car will be any better after this incident...

This should be comprehensive, not collision. Your comprehensive deductible is 1k? Wtf? Mine is 250 for comprehensive. Lowering your deductible for comprehensive won't raise your rates that much.

You can get a quote from the most expensive place, get insurance check, then bargain it down with the shop to offset your deductible. Since auto shops will also pay the deductible on your behalf. Lastly, you could go with an aftermarket hood if you're into that look, and save some money.

[civdaddy]

There is a good chance that the bodywork will not show up on a carfax report. My first car needed body work 2 times through insurance and it never showed on my carfax. Which is why carfax is not what many think.

[Turbo95eg6]

Why is the text so big?

[lantsalot]

Originally Posted by FatFree

^^ good thinking.

The thing is I'm almost 100% sure I know what car hit me. When I pulled into the spot at the restaurant the person parked to the left of me was getting out of their SUV. I'm pretty certain it was them because it was late at night and when I got out of the restaurant my car was the only one left in the lot. So there wasn't enough time for that person to leave and for someone else to take their spot.

It also really sucks because after I initially parked my car I walked back to my car to re-park it and center it a little more in the spot because I was a tad too close to the car on my right. I should have just left it where it was...

I think the person who hit my car had a few drinks, got in their suv and noticed that there were barely any cars in the lot so they could reverse in the wrong direction to get out of the lot a little quicker. But they probably didn't see my car since it is much lower than their suv. Ahhh it's just so frustrating...

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.

[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.