wmr1980 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Some runt decided they couldn't work out the length of their car when reversing out of a relatively empty car park, and thought they'd help my paint job with a little bit of a rub. There's no damage per se, just some scuffing on the rear arch and bumper (I'll post pics later), but it's not that, it's the principle. Why don't people take more bloody care? And if they didn't realise they had done it they shouldn't be in a bloody car in the first place. There's no point in stressing out over it, what's done is done... But it still upsets me. In the new year I'll give my car to an expert detailer (recommendations welcome) to do all the swirl removal but also see if they can buff it out, I probably could do it, but paintwork and body work stuff isn't my thing really. No point to the thread, just a bit of a rant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Some people just don't engage their brains before driving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Sorry to hear that mate. Thats always a worry. So many idiots about. I had a guy in a golf on his mobile today come at me on the wrong side of the road. If I was built for combat I would have chased him down and had it out with him. Hope you get the paint corrected soon. Payco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Give Wasso a shout, he does some cracking work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamdc2 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 It really is so disheartening when things like this happen. I mean if they think its close when turning past your car then just back up 2 feet and get clear to make sure. Just so lazy! I have seen some much older drivers in car parks who just dont realise they have scraped a car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmr1980 Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 It's just annoying as the paint is in fantastic condition for the age of the car and now it has a bit of a blemish which I obviously can't help but notice. It honestly isn't THAT bad as I don't think it's gone down to the metal, but I haven't looked at it too closely. No bodywork dent at least. But it just infuriates me that people don't pay more attention and aren't more careful about other people's property. I am built for surviving a zombie apocalypse but I wouldn't take it out on someone, but would expect them to give me either their insurance details or offer to pay for the damage. It's called common courtesy. Thank you for letting me vent my frustration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desey Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 some people dont even know how to check their oil anymore, lots of idiots on the roads 30 years ago if you didnt know about that kind of stuff you werent getting to work in the winter! 30 years ago i was -8 years old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desey Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 also i had a dude crash into the side of my car the day i bought it, best paintwork id ever seen on a car that age, it couldnt have been more mint he was just going round and round in the outside lane of a roundabout cutting everyone up funny thing was i said to my mate in the passenger seat 'look that guy just cut that guy up' he went round again and eventually he hit me, then sped off bent my rear left wheel needed 3 new panels and the spraying alone cost me £700 because QX1 white is pricey! heres my door after it had been replaced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desey Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 picture makes the damage look better. its much worse than that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I cannot understand people who damage others property and then just drive off, complete D**ck Heads. :rant: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-monster Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Sorry to hear about this dude - I totally understand your frustration. Best of luck on repairs! (Least she's still drivable and you don't notice from the inside...!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desey Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 cost me a £1000 to fix. coulda had bride seats or a lot of carbon fibre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Sorry to hear this wmr1980. I know what it's like. Some selfish d**k did the same thing to my Impreza when I owned it and I was gutted. Could be worse though, my old man had a new "ish" 328Ci and when he came out of work one day someone had decided it looked far to nice as it was and had keyed it all over the rear boot lid. Some sad, selfish, jealous and petty individuals about unfortunately. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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