Ken167

I park my car on street parking at work because its closer than the employee lot. Today I saw some bimbo in a Jetta squeeze into the spot in front of me and she was doing bumper cars to get in. I saw her bump into my front bumper as she was backing in. I went out there and *****ed her out and inspected my front bumper. I didn't see any damage or scuff marks to my cars bumper as I assume it is intended to absorb an impact up to 5 mph with no damage.

This ever happen to anyone??

MikeyK02

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I learned my lesson living in boston. NEVER park in a place where parallel is necessary.

Aspect

I only parallel park in a spot if I have reasonable room on both sides - I'd rather inconvenience myself than having to deal with the heart ache of a stranger damaging my car. That said, I remember back when I was taking driving school the instructor actually told me you are "allowed" to bump other cars bumpers in a slow back and forth motion to make room. My morals would never let me use my car to hit anything else, especially not someone else's car... it's just respect.

Gville350

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As long as you don't see any damage, wax it back up and be on your way.

RKF350

Update: It's been 8 months since the accident. I ended up going to small claims court and the judge ruled in my favor. I proved through the diminished value report and other documents, including the sale of the car, that I had lost at a min. $9,000. Calif small claims allows up to $10,000.
It was interesting that a rep from the persons insurance company showed up at the court and said that they would not negotiate with us on the loss of value. Good thing. Now their insurance company has to pay the $9,000
It was a hassle to do but I think I would have done it for far less just for the principle that for no fault of my own, someone caused me a lot of time and effort. And could have potentially hurt or killed someone by not paying attention.
The person admitted fault and took responsibility for the accident but never said that they were sorry.

MikeyK02

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Victory!!!!