Originally Posted By: greenaccord02
I've had the side mirror stolen out of my car while I was out, not to mention theft of a stereo... It happens. You can call the cops, maybe over there they can cut his hand off or stone him to death if he's found?
Worst case scenario is they pay for the damage, and that's that. As for hidden cameras, there were none in the parking lot...the cops checked with management.
Originally Posted By: tonycarguy
This happened to me. The police said unless that person comes and confesses there's no chance they'll catch them, and they won't devote resources over petty property damage like this. You're outta luck. It ruins your day/week but then you think about the people in the world who are starving or died at age 40 from cancer and it puts things into perspective. Brush it off and move on.
Very true.
Happened to me a couple times actually. I had an '08 Outlander last year (which I sold off), and what seemed to be an SUV rear ended me in a mall's parking lot when it was just 3 months old. Insurance covered it, thankfully, as there was over $700 in damage.
Prior to that, some woman scratched my '07 Grand Marquis from the right front door all the way to the back when backing up out of a parking spot in her Tahoe, whilst I was in the vehicle. She just looked at me and drove off, leaving me to boot the $200 repair bill.
Main reason I was being sensitive is because I buy all my new cars in cash and when you dump stupid money on something, it just feels bad to see someone damage it and walk away without a word...even if it's years down the road. Just find it shameful that people cannot do something as simple as apologise, but hey that would be a perfect world. Things do go wrong, although if somebody confessed to their wrong doing and apologised, I'd appreciate it more than them paying for the repair.
Originally Posted By: Silk
I might not notice if anyone hit my Pajero,and if they did I probably wouldn't care.A young learner pulled out on me a few years ago - I drove over the front of his car,it lifted the Pajero off the ground and pushed it sideways.The kid and his mother were so upset I said don't worry about it....I just have a small dent in a door and guard.Although I did get the guy who backed into me to pay for the repairs to the front guard - I was directing him back,when he still kept coming!
I don't see the point in pouring a lot of money and anguish into a motor vehicle - they are there to do a job for me.
I know what you mean. I drive my vehicles to the ground before I consider replacing them, so cosmetic appearance is just as important as it being mechanically sound. Minor things don't bother me, but when there's a huge dent in the wing, etc. that's another story.
Thankfully, I wasn't responsible for the Lumina, but I've only got third party insurance, so I have to pay my repair fee out of my own pocket. Vehicles over 5 years old are not eligible for comprehensive insurance here, otherwise I am happy to pay the extra and opt for it. Now it's coming out of my own pocket and it's not even my fault!
