Hit and run in the parking lot
05-16-2019, 05:00 PM
#31
in los angeles, ive had someone hit me from behind, damage similar to this. they ran and i got their plates, i called lapd to file a report. the cop told me, they can just deny it was them driving and you have no proof it was them. basically told me to kick rocks and call my own insurance company to get it fixed. i dont think a dash cam would do much either unless it actually records a clear picture of the driver.
05-16-2019, 05:22 PM
#32
In PA, leaving the scene of when damaging a car is considered a third degree felony. Without a picture of driver nothing will be done.
Bumper damage is better than getting a headlight keyed. Ask me how I know.
Bumper damage is better than getting a headlight keyed. Ask me how I know.
05-16-2019, 05:54 PM
#33
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I'm disgusted to see that people will hit and run but really disgusted to see the blatant damage "just for the hell of it" that some jerks will do. Ignorance isn't an excuse but it sure does fit.
05-16-2019, 10:34 PM
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Take pictures to document the cosmetic repair (for future buyer). That repair will be about $800. Maybe you can remove the bumper, and hand carry into the repair facility and save a little $. Depending on your year/mileage, it would be a good time to repace your engine air filters.
This is a Comp claim on your insurance (lower deduct) and not collision.
This is a Comp claim on your insurance (lower deduct) and not collision.
And when someone opened their door into a past car in a restaurant parking lot (I saw him do it) I called the cops and they gave it a case# if the other guy refused to take care of it out of his pocket, which he did wind up doing. So it really boils down to what state one lives in. If it were me I would get it repaired or replaced and if that was the only damage call it a day and forget about it.
Maybe we need to have a camera set up like this one: http://fordauthority.com/2019/05/201...or-sale-video/
Last edited by Bob Z.; 05-17-2019 at 10:02 AM.