Car got hit for the second time in a months time - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Billy Mild · 09-08-2015

Can someone tell me why no one takes responsibility for their actions? Back at the beginning of August my car was backed up into, and no note was left. I knew it was a newer Explorer with a trailer hitch receiver on it. I took pictures then turned it into the police. Of course they are unable to do something unless I have a plate number.

The police took down the case of a Hit and Run and told me if I found the plate number to let them know. 2 weeks later I was at the gym again and saw the car. I immediately took down the plate number and found out who the owner was. That person works out at my gym, but it turns out that his GF actually drove his explorer to the gym that morning. The police followed up with her and she admitted that she drove the car that morning, but didn't realize she hit my car. She contacted me on Sunday, and told me to get a estimate for the damage. I get an estimate and now she is pissed at the cost.

Worst part about this is today my car was hit again when it was parked, in front of the gym... I have no idea this time who hit as it happened while i was in the coffee shop.

What is wrong with people? If you make a mistake own up to it and then ask to see how you can fix it.

ZRXMAX · 09-08-2015

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Originally Posted by Billy Mild

Can someone tell me why no one takes responsibility for their actions? Back at the beginning of August my car was backed up into, and no note was left. I knew it was a newer Explorer with a trailer hitch receiver on it. I took pictures then turned it into the police. Of course they are unable to do something unless I have a plate number.

The police took down the case of a Hit and Run and told me if I found the plate number to let them know. 2 weeks later I was at the gym again and saw the car. I immediately took down the plate number and found out who the owner was. That person works out at my gym, but it turns out that his GF actually drove his explorer to the gym that morning. The police followed up with her and she admitted that she drove the car that morning, but didn't realize she hit my car. She contacted me on Sunday, and told me to get a estimate for the damage. I get an estimate and now she is pissed at the cost.

Worst part about this is today my car was hit again when it was parked, in front of the gym... I have no idea this time who hit as it happened while i was in the coffee shop.

What is wrong with people? If you make a mistake own up to it and then ask to see how you can fix it.

Sometimes when I am parked in a busy or tight area I will take a couple of pictures of the cars parked next to my car including the license plates.. I have also been blocked in by other drivers whom parked so close I unable to move without a spotter.

Whats wrong with people you ask? They don't care. A while back a lady made an illegal left turn in front of a motorcyclist here locally. He crashed into her and

was out cold. She would have left the scene if it wasn't for the schools kids who ran over with cell phones taking pictures.

Dime · 09-10-2015

This is why I park in the middle nowhere when I take mine out. Sorry to hear that though, that's just plan sucky.

edram454 · 09-10-2015

this is why i dont park my car in any public parking. i go for joy rides and maybe to a relatives house and back home. I drove my car to georgia, made one stop for gas and stopped at south georgia corvette and left it there for some work. it is parked indoors at the shop. I just try to not park in public parking if it could be avoided. i would never go to the gym with it. people just dont give a crap. they are happy with the piles of crap they drive and since they dont care about there car they dont car about yours either. I dont care where I park my other cars but my corvette is always protected against body damage as much as possible.

sometimes you have to park it and leave it exposed and on those days you just pray it doesnt get rammed. If it does just fix it. what else can you do? Most people wont own up to it. dishonesty is rampant.

ed ramos #3028

Paul Workman · 09-11-2015

Stay away from the gym!!

I got lucky, I guess... This summer someone backed into my Z as well. I was lucky in that only the license plate got damaged - a set of deep creases that scratched the paint off of the lettering. Anywhere else (either side) and it would have been my NEW PAINT if not the bumper too!

It had to have happened that one time when I parked it on the street while visiting a 'Farmer's Market'. I recall a pick-up being parked in front of me - and I know how hard it is to see something like a Vette over the top of the tailgate of one of those things...(don't ask!). Either that, or at a car show... Now, THAT would really piz me off!

mike100 · 09-11-2015

Sounds like somebody needs a gym car. There is a certain freedom owning a sh!tbox.

We Gone · 09-11-2015

Car shows, driving or only if I can see it while its parked. I did have a C5 that got backed into by a raised pickup in traffic that wanted to turn around but I was in the car and he got out complaining how cars that low should be outlawed, and he was a County Sheriff so of coarse he was not charged but his insurance did pay. His hitch went thru the bumper hood and right fender he only stopped when his tire hit the bumper!!

George Maz · 09-11-2015

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Originally Posted by mike100

Sounds like somebody needs a gym car. There is a certain freedom owning a sh!tbox.

I loved my 2000 Nissan Altima SE, driving to the firehouse in Harlem, NYC for past 12 years...tough little car. We've been through a lot together (like Herbie 53), so I gave it away to someone special. I still service & fix her, so that means I get to drive it occasionally. Yesterday I did a brake job and reattached the front bumper...after it got backed into while parked recently.
Takes a licking, keeps on ticking!

5ABI VT · 09-14-2015

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Originally Posted by mike100

Sounds like somebody needs a gym car. There is a certain freedom owning a sh!tbox.

=D>

I used to dd my other c4 and so far have been lucky with it over the last 17 years. Nowadays it stays home if I have to park it anywhere in public where I don't feel safe parking it.

Few years back my friend parked half a mile away at the furthest spot in a giant mall parking lot that was empty for the most part. An 18 wheeler turned around in the lot and destroyed the front corner of his brand new suv. He found his suv on an angle a spot over

There almost always isn't a safe spot.

Kevin · 09-11-2015

Someone backed into my mustang when it was parked outside. Hit it so hard it cracked the bumper and imprinted the dealer plate frame into it. No note

09-08-2015	#1
Billy Mild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 838	Car got hit for the second time in a months time Can someone tell me why no one takes responsibility for their actions? Back at the beginning of August my car was backed up into, and no note was left. I knew it was a newer Explorer with a trailer hitch receiver on it. I took pictures then turned it into the police. Of course they are unable to do something unless I have a plate number. The police took down the case of a Hit and Run and told me if I found the plate number to let them know. 2 weeks later I was at the gym again and saw the car. I immediately took down the plate number and found out who the owner was. That person works out at my gym, but it turns out that his GF actually drove his explorer to the gym that morning. The police followed up with her and she admitted that she drove the car that morning, but didn't realize she hit my car. She contacted me on Sunday, and told me to get a estimate for the damage. I get an estimate and now she is pissed at the cost. Worst part about this is today my car was hit again when it was parked, in front of the gym... I have no idea this time who hit as it happened while i was in the coffee shop. What is wrong with people? If you make a mistake own up to it and then ask to see how you can fix it. __________________ Looking for a ZR-1 1985 Yamaha RZ350-NOT STOCK 1971 Yamaha AT1-Middle of a restoration

09-10-2015	#4
edram454 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: .. Posts: 693	Re: Car got hit for the second time in a months time this is why i dont park my car in any public parking. i go for joy rides and maybe to a relatives house and back home. I drove my car to georgia, made one stop for gas and stopped at south georgia corvette and left it there for some work. it is parked indoors at the shop. I just try to not park in public parking if it could be avoided. i would never go to the gym with it. people just dont give a crap. they are happy with the piles of crap they drive and since they dont care about there car they dont car about yours either. I dont care where I park my other cars but my corvette is always protected against body damage as much as possible. sometimes you have to park it and leave it exposed and on those days you just pray it doesnt get rammed. If it does just fix it. what else can you do? Most people wont own up to it. dishonesty is rampant. ed ramos #3028 __________________ EDRAM454 1990 #3028..siamese ported plen/hous/SGC/fidanza/DRM LTHeaders/DRM roll cage/camber rod/drilled slot rotors hawk track pads/grand sport calipers/full corsa exhaust/Hurst/NO cats/custom SGC chip/cbeamplate/315's on all 4/intake water plugged/smog removed..RC injectors/LED lights..SHOULD NOT HAVE PUT ALL THE MONEY IN IT.. SOLD.

09-11-2015	#5
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: Car got hit for the second time in a months time Stay away from the gym!! I got lucky, I guess... This summer someone backed into my Z as well. I was lucky in that only the license plate got damaged - a set of deep creases that scratched the paint off of the lettering. Anywhere else (either side) and it would have been my NEW PAINT if not the bumper too! It had to have happened that one time when I parked it on the street while visiting a 'Farmer's Market'. I recall a pick-up being parked in front of me - and I know how hard it is to see something like a Vette over the top of the tailgate of one of those things...(don't ask!). Either that, or at a car show... Now, THAT would really piz me off! __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry

09-11-2015	#6
mike100 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Marcos CA Posts: 1,802	Re: Car got hit for the second time in a months time Sounds like somebody needs a gym car. There is a certain freedom owning a sh!tbox.

09-11-2015	#7
We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ATL. GA. Posts: 2,170	Re: Car got hit for the second time in a months time Car shows, driving or only if I can see it while its parked. I did have a C5 that got backed into by a raised pickup in traffic that wanted to turn around but I was in the car and he got out complaining how cars that low should be outlawed, and he was a County Sheriff so of coarse he was not charged but his insurance did pay. His hitch went thru the bumper hood and right fender he only stopped when his tire hit the bumper!! __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold

09-10-2015	#3
Dime Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vicksburg, MS Posts: 135	Re: Car got hit for the second time in a months time This is why I park in the middle nowhere when I take mine out. Sorry to hear that though, that's just plan sucky. __________________ [B][U]1991 No. 519[/U][/B]

09-11-2015	#10
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Re: Car got hit for the second time in a months time Someone backed into my mustang when it was parked outside. Hit it so hard it cracked the bumper and imprinted the dealer plate frame into it. No note __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"