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Originally Posted by Tcoat
This ^
It is the risk we take for driving a low car in a world full of SUVs and pickup trucks.
I never truly realized just how bad it is until I parked beside our company truck one time. Even my bright orange car is all but invisible from the driver's seat. A grey, white, or black one could go completely unseen. The same applies when in front or behind a large vehicle. Even people that actually care can still give you a bump simply because they can't see it.
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I think it's even more simple than that...
either the person in the other car cares, or they don't.
I was parked at Starbucks yesterday in my Subaru Legacy. Mind you, my engine was on, my lights were on, it was 7PM before sunset so there was still light.
The Toyota Highlander pulled up next to me and they were in the car for a good 5-10 minutes after they stopped. The passenger in the car opened her door to get out, and it swung fast and hit my side mirror.
Had it been any other part of the car, it would've left a big dent and we would have exchanged insurance information. It barely scratched the black plastic part and all the lady said was "oops I'm sorry" and walked away like nothing happened.
Moral of story: the only way to not get damage on your car is to not drive it. otherwise, you just live with the environment in which you drive it...