First Day of Class = Getting hit and no police help... grrr

STepeci · 08-25-2009, 05:33 PM

So today was my first day of classes and I'm now a junior

. Parked on the same hill for the past 2 years and I come out today to see a Dodge Intrepid parked kind of close, upon getting closer I notice this Intrepid is ON my car... So it happened, I call State Farm and he says give the police a call, after being on hold with worthless Colorado Springs Police Department for 20 minutes I get a dispatcher with a HUGE attitude (I understand it's a high stress job, but if you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen).

Dispatcher: Is there damage to the car?

Me: Yes my bumper is literally pushed in a good 2", the cars are still touching

Dispatcher: *raised voice* SIR YOU NEED TO DETACH THE CARS AND TELL ME IF THERE IS DAMAGE

Me: *take pictures of them attached then "detach" them* Yes, it will need a new rear bumper cover

Dispatcher: An officer should arrive within the hour

So the officer comes and he's wayyyy coool. THANK GOD. He asks why the cars aren't still attached and then after a HUGE rigamaroll (sp?) City police wants to pull the kid out of class, campus police says it's against federal law, cop says "well it appears as if the damage is under 1000 so we can't do anything for you, your best bet is to just file a claim with your insurance company, unfortunately you'll have to pay the deductable and your insurance will go up slightly."

So what the F... I'm stuck with a busted car, not to mention this Intrepid was parked illegally (wayy too close to stop sign).

I call my insurance and he says hopefully the guy calls you back tonight and admits that he is at fault, if not we will file a "hit and run" tomorrow.

~~ That's my first day of classes for Fall semester, how was your day?

CALLED Body Shop and got a very very rough estimate of $700

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STi_FTW · 08-25-2009, 05:36 PM

TTIWWOP

BTW I had something very similar happen to me. I had a guy make some crazy wide 4 lane turn in front of me, causing me to hit him (it sounds like my fault, but you had to be there). I felt he was at fault, he felt he was, and so did a witness. Cop came and since the damage was less than $1000 he told us our insurance had to handle it. I got home and called my insurance and they said they wouldnt' file a claim without a police report. I told them the story and even said he admitted fault and I had a witness. My own insurance was like "we don't want to file a claim cause his insurance could come back and try to say it was your fault.

Nothing is more screwed up than someone hitting YOUR car and YOU paying for it.

STepeci · 08-25-2009, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STi_FTW

TTIWWOP

just a busted rear bumper that needs replaced, nothing more nothing less...

racer580 · 08-25-2009, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STepeci

just a busted rear bumper that needs replaced, nothing more nothing less...

Ya, but its just such a major hassle. Im sure you'll find out if you haven't already had this happen before.

STepeci · 08-25-2009, 06:06 PM

well he said this thread is worthless without pictures. I was saying that cause I dont feel like uploading pics. I know it seems like it's always 1 step forward 2 steps back =\

The_ManCub · 08-25-2009, 06:08 PM

Hey, atleast it wasn't during finals....lol

STepeci · 08-25-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by The_ManCub

Hey, atleast it wasn't during finals....lol

now that would take the cake.... *cringeeee*

Nimbus09 · 08-25-2009, 06:10 PM

sorry to hear. similar story. guy who parked next to me last year was way cool and always gave me extra space on my side to get in/out since the space to his left was empty. new semester and the guy leaves, having this grand prix take his spot and guy parks it butt close to me (spot to his left still empty). i'm scared to death the guy is going to pull out one day and scrape my rear quarter/bumper

naimouasta · 08-25-2009, 06:18 PM

dam that sucks. if douchebag damaged my car, and i had to pay for it, it would only be fair if i kicked in their doors or something right?

STepeci · 08-25-2009, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naimouasta

dam that sucks. if douchebag damaged my car, and i had to pay for it, it would only be fair if i kicked in their doors or something right?

He better call me tonight. All I'm saying....

STepeci · 08-25-2009, 06:39 PM

Here's a picture, the right side of the plate tub is destroyed beyond the point of repairing it since it is a 250$ bumper

Da-Risin-Smoke · 08-25-2009, 06:55 PM

Thank people with crappy cars or have no care what so ever if anything happens to their own car or others, once they crash!

That really sucks; i hope this doesn't happen to me this year in first year of college.

Nimbus09 · 08-25-2009, 08:31 PM

^^ flippin' undergrads. why'd you all have to come back?

i hate the traffic caused by people walking back and forth from class and driving down campus streets just to see and be seen. yesterday i was having a pitcher at the local pub and saw this black 'stang gt (made to look like a gt500) that strolled by at least 5 times!

also saw a saabaru which i got excited about and freaked my buddy out.

Scooby_Vu · 08-25-2009, 08:49 PM

damn, that sucks. feel sorry for ya. you're a jr in college or highschool? What school do you go to?

STepeci · 08-25-2009, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooby_Vu

damn, that sucks. feel sorry for ya. you're a jr in college or highschool? What school do you go to?

university of colorado (high school)

Beaverboy · 08-25-2009, 08:53 PM

Looks like a typical park-by-feel to me.

STepeci · 08-25-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beaverboy

Looks like a typical touch-parker to me.

i read this out loud in the perfect voice and i cracked up afterwards, thank you =]

Scooby_Vu · 08-25-2009, 08:54 PM

ahaha hey, i see some young bucks driving sti's being handed down to them and young girls getting evo's in colorado. I'm heading to colorado sept 5th anything going down during those times? meets?

STepeci · 08-25-2009, 08:55 PM

when I parked i even folded in the old jdm power folding mirrors wtf =[

STepeci · 08-25-2009, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooby_Vu

ahaha hey, i see some young bucks driving sti's being handed down to them and young girls getting evo's in colorado. I'm heading to colorado sept 5th anything going down during those times? meets?

pshhh i wish mine was handed down to me! schools paid for though so I'm thankful for that. There's a meet this weekend but after that idk, ever been to pikes peak? i have a season pass

Scooby_Vu · 08-25-2009, 09:00 PM

na i'm just visiting family, havent really been around colorado too much.

driving from cali

STepeci · 08-25-2009, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooby_Vu

na i'm just visiting family, havent really been around colorado too much.

driving from cali

right on, pm it if you want, got nothin better to do round here than go to school =\

Da-Risin-Smoke · 08-25-2009, 09:13 PM

This is now a Colorado thread.

STepeci · 08-25-2009, 09:15 PM

LOLerskates

thegreenthief · 08-25-2009, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STepeci

worthless Colorado Springs Police Department

^ This is the realest **** I've ever heard.

08-25-2009, 05:33 PM	#1
STepeci Scooby Newbie Member#: 191479 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Colorado Springs, CO Vehicle: 2004 STi PSM Spec C Roof Vent Widebody	First Day of Class = Getting hit and no police help... grrr So today was my first day of classes and I'm now a junior . Parked on the same hill for the past 2 years and I come out today to see a Dodge Intrepid parked kind of close, upon getting closer I notice this Intrepid is ON my car... So it happened, I call State Farm and he says give the police a call, after being on hold with worthless Colorado Springs Police Department for 20 minutes I get a dispatcher with a HUGE attitude (I understand it's a high stress job, but if you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen). Dispatcher: Is there damage to the car? Me: Yes my bumper is literally pushed in a good 2", the cars are still touching Dispatcher: raised voice SIR YOU NEED TO DETACH THE CARS AND TELL ME IF THERE IS DAMAGE Me: take pictures of them attached then "detach" them Yes, it will need a new rear bumper cover Dispatcher: An officer should arrive within the hour So the officer comes and he's wayyyy coool. THANK GOD. He asks why the cars aren't still attached and then after a HUGE rigamaroll (sp?) City police wants to pull the kid out of class, campus police says it's against federal law, cop says "well it appears as if the damage is under 1000 so we can't do anything for you, your best bet is to just file a claim with your insurance company, unfortunately you'll have to pay the deductable and your insurance will go up slightly." So what the F... I'm stuck with a busted car, not to mention this Intrepid was parked illegally (wayy too close to stop sign). I call my insurance and he says hopefully the guy calls you back tonight and admits that he is at fault, if not we will file a "hit and run" tomorrow. ~~ That's my first day of classes for Fall semester, how was your day? CALLED Body Shop and got a very very rough estimate of $700 * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by STepeci; 08-25-2009 at 05:42 PM.

08-25-2009, 05:36 PM	#2
STi_FTW Scooby Newbie Member#: 184619 Join Date: Jul 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Richmond, VA Vehicle: 2005 Impreza WRX STi PSM	TTIWWOP BTW I had something very similar happen to me. I had a guy make some crazy wide 4 lane turn in front of me, causing me to hit him (it sounds like my fault, but you had to be there). I felt he was at fault, he felt he was, and so did a witness. Cop came and since the damage was less than $1000 he told us our insurance had to handle it. I got home and called my insurance and they said they wouldnt' file a claim without a police report. I told them the story and even said he admitted fault and I had a witness. My own insurance was like "we don't want to file a claim cause his insurance could come back and try to say it was your fault. Nothing is more screwed up than someone hitting YOUR car and YOU paying for it. Last edited by STi_FTW; 08-25-2009 at 05:47 PM.

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08-25-2009, 06:06 PM	#5
STepeci Scooby Newbie Member#: 191479 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Colorado Springs, CO Vehicle: 2004 STi PSM Spec C Roof Vent Widebody	well he said this thread is worthless without pictures. I was saying that cause I dont feel like uploading pics. I know it seems like it's always 1 step forward 2 steps back =\

08-25-2009, 06:08 PM	#6
The_ManCub Scooby Newbie Member#: 197010 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Fl, Santa Rosa Beach/Sandestin Vehicle: 2006 wrx CGM Drunkmann tuned	Hey, atleast it wasn't during finals....lol

08-25-2009, 06:10 PM	#8
Nimbus09 Scooby Specialist Member#: 212399 Join Date: May 2009 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: champaign, il Vehicle: 2009 wrx gh swp i can haz sc00by snax?	sorry to hear. similar story. guy who parked next to me last year was way cool and always gave me extra space on my side to get in/out since the space to his left was empty. new semester and the guy leaves, having this grand prix take his spot and guy parks it butt close to me (spot to his left still empty). i'm scared to death the guy is going to pull out one day and scrape my rear quarter/bumper

08-25-2009, 06:18 PM	#9
naimouasta Scooby Specialist Member#: 47998 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon 2008 Legacy QSM	dam that sucks. if douchebag damaged my car, and i had to pay for it, it would only be fair if i kicked in their doors or something right?

08-25-2009, 06:39 PM	#11
STepeci Scooby Newbie Member#: 191479 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Colorado Springs, CO Vehicle: 2004 STi PSM Spec C Roof Vent Widebody	Here's a picture, the right side of the plate tub is destroyed beyond the point of repairing it since it is a 250$ bumper

08-25-2009, 06:55 PM	#12
Da-Risin-Smoke Scooby Guru Member#: 172486 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Cheney, WA Vehicle: 1995 Impreza Kid ricer	Thank people with crappy cars or have no care what so ever if anything happens to their own car or others, once they crash! That really sucks; i hope this doesn't happen to me this year in first year of college.

08-25-2009, 08:31 PM	#13
Nimbus09 Scooby Specialist Member#: 212399 Join Date: May 2009 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: champaign, il Vehicle: 2009 wrx gh swp i can haz sc00by snax?	^^ flippin' undergrads. why'd you all have to come back? i hate the traffic caused by people walking back and forth from class and driving down campus streets just to see and be seen. yesterday i was having a pitcher at the local pub and saw this black 'stang gt (made to look like a gt500) that strolled by at least 5 times! also saw a saabaru which i got excited about and freaked my buddy out.

08-25-2009, 08:49 PM	#14
Scooby_Vu Scooby Newbie Member#: 215212 Join Date: Jun 2009 Vehicle: 2005 sti CGM	damn, that sucks. feel sorry for ya. you're a jr in college or highschool? What school do you go to?

08-25-2009, 08:53 PM	#16
Beaverboy Scooby Guru Member#: 44501 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: W. NC Vehicle: '16 Nissan 510 Brown	Looks like a typical park-by-feel to me.

08-25-2009, 08:54 PM	#18
Scooby_Vu Scooby Newbie Member#: 215212 Join Date: Jun 2009 Vehicle: 2005 sti CGM	ahaha hey, i see some young bucks driving sti's being handed down to them and young girls getting evo's in colorado. I'm heading to colorado sept 5th anything going down during those times? meets?

08-25-2009, 08:55 PM	#19
STepeci Scooby Newbie Member#: 191479 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Colorado Springs, CO Vehicle: 2004 STi PSM Spec C Roof Vent Widebody	when I parked i even folded in the old jdm power folding mirrors wtf =[

08-25-2009, 09:00 PM	#21
Scooby_Vu Scooby Newbie Member#: 215212 Join Date: Jun 2009 Vehicle: 2005 sti CGM	na i'm just visiting family, havent really been around colorado too much. driving from cali

08-25-2009, 09:13 PM	#23
Da-Risin-Smoke Scooby Guru Member#: 172486 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Cheney, WA Vehicle: 1995 Impreza Kid ricer	This is now a Colorado thread.

08-25-2009, 09:15 PM	#24
STepeci Scooby Newbie Member#: 191479 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Colorado Springs, CO Vehicle: 2004 STi PSM Spec C Roof Vent Widebody	LOLerskates