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Anto · 04-14-2008, 03:02 PM

Came home to this:

Apparently it's my across the street neighbor's brother in law. The family came over when I wasn't home and told my sister to come talk to them.
I think he backed out his driveway and hit my car.
What I don't get is how you freaking push it up onto the curb.

If my wheel hadn't been turned it would have bent some suspension parts for sure. My right wheel smashed the curb on the way up, chipping cement off of it. It feels alright when driving, nothing irregular, but I'm taking it to the body shop now.

Gonna get quotes & whatnot but I'm sure they are going to be a hair under $1000 for a fender, bumper, paint & labor, plus wheel repair & possibly an alignment. I'm not really worried about the wheel as much as I'm worried about bent suspension parts.

He wants to settle outside insurance so we'll see.

UPDATE:
4-15-08
I just talked to him.

Turns out he was unlicensed & had no insurance.
He was good on his word, I've got the money to repair the damages now.

A happy ending to an unfortunate event.

Ian · 04-14-2008, 03:03 PM

make him sign a contract or something

i donno, but i'd make sure that he's legally bound to this accident

yokotas13 · 04-14-2008, 03:08 PM

make sure you have a police report

insurance or not, its the only way you can tie him to the accident if he decides to turn out and be a bitch

WangonwWarrior · 04-14-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by yokotas13

make sure you have a police report

insurance or not, its the only way you can tie him to the accident if he decides to turn out and be a bitch

+1 just do a police report unless he is giving you cash on the spot

s14_legend · 04-14-2008, 03:24 PM

yeah definitely file a police report on the safe side...save you alot of hassle

Dutchmalmiss · 04-14-2008, 03:24 PM

You're so lucky you weren't a hit-n-run victim. I've gotten hit-n-run dents on BOTH my rear quarterpanels. Anyways, looks like you don't even need to replace your bumper, just the fender and bumper extension +paint.

astrophixvox · 04-14-2008, 03:37 PM

Yea!!! Report it, don't trust anyone.

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Originally Posted by Dutchmalmiss

You're so lucky you weren't a hit-n-run victim. I've gotten hit-n-run dents on BOTH my rear quarterpanels. Anyways, looks like you don't even need to replace your bumper, just the fender and bumper extension +paint.

kensreliableb18b · 04-14-2008, 03:41 PM

seriously, just file a police report. i know you wanna be nice, but something like this happened to me and i was stupid and didnt file a report. needless to say, i was dealt with a bunch of bs form the other side--started to even lie and say i hit'em! luckily i went thru insurance and got 1700 bucks for a fender bender.

so yea, do it while you still can!

Mi Beardo es Loco · 04-14-2008, 03:42 PM

That looks like a corner I know in Baldwin Park. Am I right? If I am a friend of mine use to live right around the corner from there.

SW20Racer · 04-14-2008, 03:54 PM

lol, nice job on the license plate in that second pic.

what everyone here said is true. get a signed contract and get a police report.

Matej · 04-14-2008, 04:11 PM

Wow you're lucky your wheels were turned so it just went up on the curb instead of bending rods.

bo2o · 04-14-2008, 04:15 PM

how did your car lift up to jump on the curb?

that is very very very weird.

its like your car got scared and flinched up the curb.

SW20Racer · 04-14-2008, 04:26 PM

the guy who hit your car was either going really slow and very persistent or he was hauling ass backwards and just smacked the piss out your car real quick. you're lucky you had your wheels turned in. i started thinking about "what if that happened to me" and then i realized theres barely any curbs here. just really deep ditches and super steep hills my car could go barreling down...

muddafakka · 04-14-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Matej

Wow you're lucky your wheels were turned so it just went up on the curb instead of bending rods.

+1. Could have been a lot worse.

steve shadows · 04-14-2008, 05:30 PM

does he even have insurance?

I'm curious

Anto · 04-14-2008, 05:30 PM

holyfuckingshit

the operator is annoying the shit out of me

she said they won't send anyone out because there wasn't a crime or injury

SLUT

two years ago I got dicked over because some fucker hit me going 60mph when I was at a standstill, and totaled my car. Police didn't file a report, and later on he said I swerved in front of him and won.
AHHHGHHHh this is pissing me off

I got two quotes and they're both ~$2700, so I'm trying to get a report just in case the guy decides to not pay

ugh

Jgrand03 · 04-14-2008, 05:31 PM

like every1 else said file a police report to and have him sign a contract and get it notorized so he has to hold to it

ATLspeed · 04-14-2008, 05:37 PM

^^^ ditto......have him buy you a silvia front lol

but yea i think he was backin out really quick and misjudged how close or far away your car was

Anto · 04-14-2008, 05:38 PM

I'm planning to have him sign a notarized contract stating that he has paid me the money, but at this point I'm stuck. I have his number, but the guy doesn't speak english so I can't call him and start talking to him.

I don't have his insurance info, a picture of his car, nothing. I have his phone number and the neighbors - I'm going to talk to them and have him come down & take pictures of his car & present him the estimate. I'd rather have this stay outside insurance as the cost will put a salvage title on my car, which is something I don't really want.

blasting_speed · 04-14-2008, 07:08 PM

Get a police report. For sure don't even fuck around. Tell him you'll turn it in to your insurance people if he doesn't pay in full. Good luck dude.

Anto · 04-14-2008, 08:12 PM

uhghh

POLICE REPORT IS A NO GO

called and they still won't send anyone out. No injuries & not a hit & run so I'm dicked out.

Anto · 04-14-2008, 08:15 PM

btw it's not in baldwin park

good try

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mi Beardo es Loco

That looks like a corner I know in Baldwin Park. Am I right? If I am a friend of mine use to live right around the corner from there.

rokmplutonium · 04-14-2008, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anto

uhghh

POLICE REPORT IS A NO GO

called and they still won't send anyone out. No injuries & not a hit & run so I'm dicked out.

LOL, sounds like LAPD.

HS13KLS · 04-14-2008, 08:21 PM

OH FOR SURE get that police report..if you just take down the info..and maybe they dont give you the right info..poof
they didnt do you and you have nothing to prove it..

but i got hit in my back bumper...and my estimate was just under a grand..and it was like a light tap..but it spidered all my paint..and the adjuster people said that it probably broke all the plastic pieces in the bumper..and it costs money. lol

good luck man

OptionZero · 04-14-2008, 09:06 PM

flag down a cop

make him go up to ur car

get his badge number

subpoena his ass =P

DataXUnknown · 04-14-2008, 09:25 PM

pretend as if you were injured?

although I see absolutely no possible way you were injured unless mentally scarred. but hay, the cops don't know that, if its the only thing that will get them out there, maybe its worth a shot?

silnismo · 04-14-2008, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian

make him sign a contract or something

i donno, but i'd make sure that he's legally bound to this accident

this should be first priority on your list b4 compromising anything.

sucks, but definatley go for the silvia front.

SW20Racer · 04-14-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Anto

the guy doesn't speak english

tell him to pick up the pace because you got immigration on speed dial.

Anto · 04-14-2008, 10:23 PM

alright, i'm scheduled to meet up with this guy tommorrow. details to follow.

PhAtXSuMo · 04-14-2008, 10:27 PM

yeah as everyone said file a police report

dont wanna see this end up on THE PEOPLES COURT! lol

i seen shit like close to what ur going through... car...damage...and illegal immigrant

yup... sounds about right

04-14-2008, 03:02 PM	#1
Anto Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 862 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Some accord decided to ram my car onto a curb - pictures. Came home to this: Apparently it's my across the street neighbor's brother in law. The family came over when I wasn't home and told my sister to come talk to them. I think he backed out his driveway and hit my car. What I don't get is how you freaking push it up onto the curb. If my wheel hadn't been turned it would have bent some suspension parts for sure. My right wheel smashed the curb on the way up, chipping cement off of it. It feels alright when driving, nothing irregular, but I'm taking it to the body shop now. Gonna get quotes & whatnot but I'm sure they are going to be a hair under $1000 for a fender, bumper, paint & labor, plus wheel repair & possibly an alignment. I'm not really worried about the wheel as much as I'm worried about bent suspension parts. He wants to settle outside insurance so we'll see. UPDATE: 4-15-08 I just talked to him. Turns out he was unlicensed & had no insurance. He was good on his word, I've got the money to repair the damages now. A happy ending to an unfortunate event. Last edited by Anto; 04-15-2008 at 09:11 PM..

04-14-2008, 03:08 PM	#3
yokotas13 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Milford, CT Age: 40 Posts: 10,519 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: yokotas13 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	make sure you have a police report insurance or not, its the only way you can tie him to the accident if he decides to turn out and be a bitch __________________ 2015 Subaru Outback Overlander - Wagonofdoom

04-14-2008, 03:24 PM	#5
s14_legend Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Doing it big one day at a time Posts: 1,321 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah definitely file a police report on the safe side...save you alot of hassle __________________ "Price is what you pay, Value is what you get.

04-14-2008, 03:24 PM	#6
Dutchmalmiss Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Socal (323) Age: 39 Posts: 3,501 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	You're so lucky you weren't a hit-n-run victim. I've gotten hit-n-run dents on BOTH my rear quarterpanels. Anyways, looks like you don't even need to replace your bumper, just the fender and bumper extension +paint. __________________ Pignose, biaaatch.

04-14-2008, 04:15 PM	#12
bo2o Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2006 Location: 626 socal! Posts: 1,315 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	how did your car lift up to jump on the curb? that is very very very weird. its like your car got scared and flinched up the curb. __________________ fS! *vlsd ! slim fans ! hid kits ! lug nuts !* http://www.zilvia.net/f/search.php?d...earchuser=bo2o ^^^click^^^

04-14-2008, 03:41 PM	#8
kensreliableb18b Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: so cal - 626, 909, 562 and 949. 818 if i feel like running away Posts: 945 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	seriously, just file a police report. i know you wanna be nice, but something like this happened to me and i was stupid and didnt file a report. needless to say, i was dealt with a bunch of bs form the other side--started to even lie and say i hit'em! luckily i went thru insurance and got 1700 bucks for a fender bender. so yea, do it while you still can!

04-14-2008, 03:42 PM	#9
Mi Beardo es Loco Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: A place where boob jobs ruined the best thing about being a fat chick. Posts: 1,774 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That looks like a corner I know in Baldwin Park. Am I right? If I am a friend of mine use to live right around the corner from there.

04-14-2008, 03:54 PM	#10
SW20Racer Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Beaumont Age: 40 Posts: 1,633 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lol, nice job on the license plate in that second pic. what everyone here said is true. get a signed contract and get a police report.

04-14-2008, 04:11 PM	#11
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Wow you're lucky your wheels were turned so it just went up on the curb instead of bending rods.

04-14-2008, 04:26 PM	#13
SW20Racer Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Beaumont Age: 40 Posts: 1,633 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the guy who hit your car was either going really slow and very persistent or he was hauling ass backwards and just smacked the piss out your car real quick. you're lucky you had your wheels turned in. i started thinking about "what if that happened to me" and then i realized theres barely any curbs here. just really deep ditches and super steep hills my car could go barreling down...

04-14-2008, 05:30 PM	#15
steve shadows Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: LA and OC Posts: 8,202 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	does he even have insurance? I'm curious __________________ Like Me on FaceBook !

04-14-2008, 05:31 PM	#17
Jgrand03 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portland Age: 37 Posts: 359 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Jgrand03 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	like every1 else said file a police report to and have him sign a contract and get it notorized so he has to hold to it

04-14-2008, 05:37 PM	#18
ATLspeed Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Eden, MD, USA Age: 38 Posts: 921 Trader Rating: (14) Rides Gallery: ATLspeed Feedback Score: 14 reviews	^^^ ditto......have him buy you a silvia front lol but yea i think he was backin out really quick and misjudged how close or far away your car was

04-14-2008, 05:38 PM	#19
Anto Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 862 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I'm planning to have him sign a notarized contract stating that he has paid me the money, but at this point I'm stuck. I have his number, but the guy doesn't speak english so I can't call him and start talking to him. I don't have his insurance info, a picture of his car, nothing. I have his phone number and the neighbors - I'm going to talk to them and have him come down & take pictures of his car & present him the estimate. I'd rather have this stay outside insurance as the cost will put a salvage title on my car, which is something I don't really want.

04-14-2008, 07:08 PM	#20
blasting_speed Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Treno di mezzanotte di amore Posts: 2,593 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Get a police report. For sure don't even fuck around. Tell him you'll turn it in to your insurance people if he doesn't pay in full. Good luck dude. __________________

04-14-2008, 08:12 PM	#21
Anto Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 862 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	uhghh POLICE REPORT IS A NO GO called and they still won't send anyone out. No injuries & not a hit & run so I'm dicked out.

04-14-2008, 08:21 PM	#24
HS13KLS Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Illinois/California Age: 35 Posts: 1,114 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	OH FOR SURE get that police report..if you just take down the info..and maybe they dont give you the right info..poof they didnt do you and you have nothing to prove it.. but i got hit in my back bumper...and my estimate was just under a grand..and it was like a light tap..but it spidered all my paint..and the adjuster people said that it probably broke all the plastic pieces in the bumper..and it costs money. lol good luck man

04-14-2008, 09:06 PM	#25
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	flag down a cop make him go up to ur car get his badge number subpoena his ass =P

04-14-2008, 09:25 PM	#26
DataXUnknown Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Age: 35 Posts: 2,934 Trader Rating: (30) Rides Gallery: DataXUnknown Feedback Score: 30 reviews	pretend as if you were injured? although I see absolutely no possible way you were injured unless mentally scarred. but hay, the cops don't know that, if its the only thing that will get them out there, maybe its worth a shot?

04-14-2008, 10:23 PM	#29
Anto Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 862 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	alright, i'm scheduled to meet up with this guy tommorrow. details to follow.

04-14-2008, 10:27 PM	#30
PhAtXSuMo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SoCal//Anaheim Hills Age: 34 Posts: 959 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: PhAtXSuMo Feedback Score: 5 reviews	yeah as everyone said file a police report dont wanna see this end up on THE PEOPLES COURT! lol i seen shit like close to what ur going through... car...damage...and illegal immigrant yup... sounds about right __________________ 1993 Honda Accord EX - Sold 1991 Nissan 240SX LE - Sold 2000 Honda S2000 SuMo Review http://phatxsumo.mybrute.com Pupil Me