Hatch Damage
#16
Lead Lap
Rather minor "oops!", no one hurt other than some pride. We all have them. Not much on a car that cannot be repaired.
Another story for another day: Ask me about the time my own Colonel drove the Odyssey minivan into the parking garage. After the first "clunk" she realized the car-top carrier was still on the roof ! First spot she could find was 3 floors up.
Another story for another day: Ask me about the time my own Colonel drove the Odyssey minivan into the parking garage. After the first "clunk" she realized the car-top carrier was still on the roof ! First spot she could find was 3 floors up.
#17
Instructor
Thread Starter
I have a small "DECAL" stuck on the outside of the rear hatch near the bottom of the glass. If I can't or don't see the "Decal" in the rear view mirror, then I don't back out of the garage. Also there may be a message on the dash warning that the rear hatch is open, also a red door warning symbol. Plus if you don't see the TV camera showing the area behind the vehicle, the rear hatch is probably open. Sorry for your loss...........
#18
Instructor
Thread Starter
#20
Always look to see if the rear hatch door is open/up before getting into the car as well as checking all other signals and warnings. I found my rear hatch door open this morning in the garage. I'm sure I did not leave it open. Must have leaned on the open button in my pocket???
#21
Instructor
Thread Starter
Picked up our "Red Ruby" from the shop a few hours ago. They did a marvelous job. Like they say on the commercials, looks "Like it never happened". Pictures tomorrow.
I have the old parts, except for the hatch. A while back, I remember someone needed an X for the hatch because his was lost at a car wash. If he doesn't have the X, I'll be glad to send him all the old letters.
AAA $4,600 + my $500 + $70 CDW on the rental car.
Anecdote: Repair shop said an RX just like ours, but different color came in right after me with the same incident. Must be something in the water around here.
I have the old parts, except for the hatch. A while back, I remember someone needed an X for the hatch because his was lost at a car wash. If he doesn't have the X, I'll be glad to send him all the old letters.
AAA $4,600 + my $500 + $70 CDW on the rental car.
Anecdote: Repair shop said an RX just like ours, but different color came in right after me with the same incident. Must be something in the water around here.
#23
X2 on the great news of your repair and having it done by a good shop. Looking forward to the photos.
Also nice 'paying it forward' gesture to anyone who may need the 'X' . B/Z
Also nice 'paying it forward' gesture to anyone who may need the 'X' . B/Z
#24
Instructor
Thread Starter
Here are the before and after pictures. Thanks everyone for your support. Ray A.
#28
Instructor
Thread Starter
#30
Looks like brand new! I too have had several small incidents with my single-car garage and my '10 RX. Seriously, if I didn't have to deal with so much tree sap, I would just leave the RX outside!
Luckily, for me they're small scratches and scrapes, although I plan to look into having them fixed in the near future.
Luckily, for me they're small scratches and scrapes, although I plan to look into having them fixed in the near future.