yardie876

I happened to be looking out the window just in time to catch this happening. You best believe I went and chased them down. The scratch goes down to the metal in a small area and the whole scratch is essentially a dent so a buff or respray won't fix it.

bclexus

Ugh, that's terrible! And, right in a very conspicuous place too...

mikesd1980

Did the parents offer to pay for repairs? Sorry for your misfortune....

yardie876

I caught up with the mother who gave me her phone number and to contact her with the repair estimate. I have a feeling though she's underestimating the cost of repair though. Hopefully she doesn't go ghost on me...

Dallasguy1

Yeah your looking at a respray on the whole hood and dealer charge like 1000+ for it. Don't take it to a local shop cause silver is the most difficult color to match.

yardie876

I'm taking the car to Lexus and nowhere else. I don't want the headache of another shop trying to match the liquid platinum.

MustangSal

Oh holy crap. Thank goodness you have it on video. At least she can't deny it. Best of luck.

bclexus

I hope you have good luck collecting for the damages.

kamskeez

Ouch man. That pains me to see! Good luck with the fix. Our liquid platinum is a pain in the *** to match

samiir

Damn man! I would have flipped out so bad

SW17LS

Oh no! At least you have that video...

jcifuentes

Hate to be the starter of bad thoughts in your mind, but if she does go "ghost" on you... If she's local, an eye for an eye.. Or in this case, a scratch for two flat tires.....

SW17LS

Personally? I would turn it into my insurance company, it's a comprehensive claim that won't impact your rates. Give them the video, and the woman's number, and let them fight with her. That's what you pay them for.

yardie876

I was considering that also, but was not sure if I'd get anywhere with the insurance, or if it would even be worth it. I'm getting a written estimate now and will call my insurance when I get home. I'll let you all know how it goes.

Davenlei

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+1 This is the way to give you the least headache. If you want to be nice, you can give her the estimate first and then if she balks, just say you wanted to give her the opportunity to work it out but don;t want any headaches and will turn it in to insurance to get your car fixed asap if she does not agree.