Thread: Potential car scratch - do I reengage?

Was getting into my car this morning and had my hand on the edge of the door as it swung out and bumped the car next to me. I felt my hand make contact with the car but not the door itself. I looked to see if there was visible damage but the car was really dusty and I didn't see anything (it was a black car). There was a lady in the car and she didn't move or say anything.

I got into my car and left. Upon getting home I found some black paint on the edge of my car's door so I'm assuming there is some damage to the other car. I'm at this place often so will most likely see this car again, although I do not know the person. Should I approach them if/when I see them? I have no issues paying for the damage, I genuinely didn't think there was any at the time but apparently I'm wrong. What would you all do?

Right thing to do s mention if you see them again, if you don’t, at least you want to do the right thing. Good on you, This is why I always park way out in no mans land and just walk

Originally Posted by animalwithin

Was getting into my car this morning and had my hand on the edge of the door as it swung out and bumped the car next to me. I felt my hand make contact with the car but not the door itself. I looked to see if there was visible damage but the car was really dusty and I didn't see anything (it was a black car). There was a lady in the car and she didn't move or say anything.

I got into my car and left. Upon getting home I found some black paint on the edge of my car's door so I'm assuming there is some damage to the other car. I'm at this place often so will most likely see this car again, although I do not know the person. Should I approach them if/when I see them? I have no issues paying for the damage, I genuinely didn't think there was any at the time but apparently I'm wrong. What would you all do?

Just the fact that you are conflicted speaks volumes. If my car door ever gets dinged by someone else, i hope it's you.

I'd go with the old saying : "Let your conscience be your guide."

Pete <:-}

Thanks for the kind words gents

If I do see them again I hope they don't get mad.

I saw this terrible movie last night called "Deranged". I hope that driver wasn't like that guy.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

I saw this terrible movie last night called "Deranged". I hope that driver wasn't like that guy.

Did you mean 'Unhinged'?

Originally Posted by tcrideshd

Right thing to do s mention if you see them again, if you don’t, at least you want to do the right thing. Good on you, This is why I always park way out in no mans land and just walk

Further the better

Originally Posted by rolodave

Further the better

Indeed, plenty of open space. Will park elsewhere from now on.

Originally Posted by animalwithin

Thanks for the kind words gents

If I do see them again I hope they don't get mad.

If someone dinged the door of my brand new car i would be seriously mad, but if a month later after i had calmed down someone approached me and apologized I would too surprised and impressed to do anything but smile and shake his hand. Would probably ask he fancied a pint.