I left work tonight, found my car like this!!

**kickflippin1** · 01-19-2009, 07:57 PM

I left work tonight, and this is how i found my car when i went to get in. I was fucking pissed!!! Turns out...it was done by one of my co-workers. Somehow, he backed into me without even knowing. I called him up and discussed it, and he didn't know he did it, so i drove by his house and looked at his trailer hitch, and sure enough it had some paint transfer. Just glad he has full coverage.

Could a mod please change the title to: "I left work tonight, found my car like this!!" ? I tried.

**Z28Thunder** · 01-19-2009, 08:02 PM

How could you not know. He had to feel it happen. But glad he has full coverage..

**kickflippin1** · 01-19-2009, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by Z28Thunder

How could you not know. He had to feel it happen. But glad he has full coverage..

I asked him that very same thing. He said, "I just put it in reverse, backed up, then put it in drive and left."

**SeVeReDiStOrTiOn** · 01-19-2009, 08:11 PM

Are ya going to charge him with hit and run? I would...shit like that pisses me off to no end.

**kickflippin1** · 01-19-2009, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by SeVeReDiStOrTiOn

Are ya going to charge him with hit and run? I would...shit like that pisses me off to no end.

Nah..i cant do that. I work with him, and i'm friends with him (just not that much outside of work). It pisses me off too, but as long as it is taken care of by the insurance company, i wont be that upset. If not, then i'll make him pay for it out of pocket. There are only 8 people employed at the store i work at, so its not like i barely see the guy.

**Tide** · 01-19-2009, 08:23 PM

I could see him hitting you with his trailer hitch and not knowing, especially in the snow. The way it hits, he wouldnt feel much really. The point of the trailer causes the body panel of your to crush much easier.

**95camaroZNC** · 01-19-2009, 09:56 PM

SSE Bonneville right? Always wondered about those, sorry you got hit man.

**2000LS1Bird** · 01-19-2009, 11:17 PM

Feeling your pain.

That guy drinking on the job or something?

**Sarge** · 01-20-2009, 04:22 AM

Now wait a minute guys...I drive trucks also and the "impact" is lessened greatly when you bump into something especially with a towing package. They build them this way to eliminate feedback from the trailer so don't go getting all in the truck drivers shit because he didn't know he hit something......

**ss~zoso~ss** · 01-20-2009, 04:44 AM

glad ya got it figured out man, doesn't like it should be that bad of a repair, just a new door prob

**FasstChevys** · 01-20-2009, 05:19 AM

Originally Posted by Tide

I could see him hitting you with his trailer hitch and not knowing, especially in the snow. The way it hits, he wouldnt feel much really. The point of the trailer causes the body panel of your to crush much easier.

**cammed goat** · 01-20-2009, 06:16 AM

Ouch!!

**FORD RECOVERY EXPERT** · 01-20-2009, 09:24 AM

it sucks ass, but atleast it wasnt an lsx car...

**kickflippin1** · 01-20-2009, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by ss~zoso~ss

glad ya got it figured out man, doesn't like it should be that bad of a repair, just a new door prob

Yeah...well i just got an estimate. $2,641.08. The car only KBBs at like $1,900. Its actually in really good shape, and i DO NOT want to total it over this, but i dont want to put a junk yard door on it. I've got 2 or 3 other places i'm going to go to before i decide what i am going to do.

Originally Posted by 95camaroZNC

SSE Bonneville right? Always wondered about those, sorry you got hit man.

Yeah. Its actually a really nice car. Not a fan of Wrong Wheel Drive, but it does pretty well in the snow. 9 way power leather seats, heated mirrors, keyless entry. I do wish it had heated seats, but it is a really nice ride. Best thing about it is it was free!! Gotta love mommy. She bought a new car and i got that one.

**ss~zoso~ss** · 01-20-2009, 11:39 AM

that much for a new door? dayum! is there anything else that needs to be replaced?

**kickflippin1** · 01-20-2009, 11:54 AM

Clean & Retape Molding - Front door: $5.00
Replace left door shell: $846.58
Replace sound deadening: $10.00
Replace left lower molding SSE, SSEI: $376.91
Replace left nameplate SSE Pontiac: $76.53
Replace left belt weather strip outer: $86.92
Replace left lower hinge: $193.66
Cover car (whatever that is): $5.00
Replace miscellaneous fasteners: $10.00
Hazardous waste removal: $3.00

Body labor: 10.6 hrs @ $40.00/hr = $424.00
Paint labor: 8.0 hrs @ $40.00/hr = $320.00
Paint supplies: 8.0 hrs @ $22.00/hr = $176.00

**cammed goat** · 01-20-2009, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by kickflippin1

Clean & Retape Molding - Front door: $5.00
Replace left door shell: $846.58
Replace sound deadening: $10.00
Replace left lower molding SSE, SSEI: $376.91
Replace left nameplate SSE Pontiac: $76.53
Replace left belt weather strip outer: $86.92
Replace left lower hinge: $193.66
Cover car (whatever that is): $5.00
Replace miscellaneous fasteners: $10.00
Hazardous waste removal: $3.00

Body labor: 10.6 hrs @ $40.00/hr = $424.00
Paint labor: 8.0 hrs @ $40.00/hr = $320.00
Paint supplies: 8.0 hrs @ $22.00/hr = $176.00

Keep your options open. If you can get your car repaired for less money, but top notch, do it.

**superfastls1** · 01-20-2009, 12:17 PM

Let them total it. They will cut you a check and then you buy it back for scrap value. Buy yourself a junk yard door and be way ahead in the long run.

**kickflippin1** · 01-20-2009, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by cammed goat

Keep your options open. If you can get your car repaired for less money, but top notch, do it.

I'm going to try. I know this guy who is insane with body work and paint. He has done all kinds of crazy show cars. I am going to see him tomorrow morning and see if he can give me a good deal. I've seen a car he did with a $30,000 paint job. It won top 5 in some National event. '69 Camaro with an LS7.

**kickflippin1** · 01-20-2009, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by superfastls1

Let them total it. They will cut you a check and then you buy it back for scrap value. Buy yourself a junk yard door and be way ahead in the long run.

How will i know where they take it though? I was wondering how i could go about doing this, just wasn't sure.