Thanks for scratching my car.
By scjbxz
@scjbxz (139)
United States
August 21, 2011 8:12pm CST
So today I was waiting in the car for my mom to finish buying some groceries. A car came in and parked in the spot next to me and proceeded to open their door all the way. Their door hit my car, and I felt it slightly move. They proceeded to get out, because it was a 2 door car and there were people in the back. When they had left, I went outside to see if my car was scratched, and low and behold, there was a giant dent where their door hit.
I really wanted to leave a note or something telling them to be careful next time. I hate when I get scratches on my car. For me, it's really disrespectful that someone would do that. When I open the door, I am always careful and never hit the car next to me, even if that means getting out from the other side or the trunk.
What do you do when people scratch or dent your car? Are you careful when you open your car doors?
8 responses
@dreamy1 (3811)
• United States
22 Aug 11
That's messed up. My car is 10 years old but from the day I got it I always park far away from other cars because I didn't want it scratched. I pick the farthest spot in the parking lot I can where there are no cars and park there. In 10 years luckily I don't have any dents or scratches on my car from people hitting it with their doors
@scjbxz (139)
• United States
22 Aug 11
You're a very lucky fellow! 10 years old without any scratches or dents is an amazing feat. My mom had her car for a few weeks and got a bunch of dents.
I hate when I come back to my car and notice a scratch or a dent, not knowing who left it. It's very frustrating sometimes! I also usually park my car further away, but it's difficult when the entire parking lot is nearly full and you have to wait for cars to leave.
@dreamy1 (3811)
• United States
22 Aug 11
Oh but my car has scratches and a dent where someone hit me when I first first got it but they were able to pull out the dent so it's not noticeable. I don't have have dings and scratches from people's car door but I do have small scratches from other things like scraping some bushes in the driveway but even those are small.
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
22 Aug 11
I would appreciate to hear that you have car for 10 years without scratches. I loved to have my car maintained that way, but i couldnot. That shows how much you took care and understood about the others who can design our cars with scratches! cheers!
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
22 Aug 11
I had this scratches done twice or thrice. It was really digusting. Before i open the car i usually check for vehicles around and does not hurt some one. Very sad, that many miss this out and how much their act makes others feel, as i love my car as a family member!
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
28 Aug 11
I really appreciate the good thought by placing yourself in others position. If everyone of us develop this thoughts, then everyone will care their own property and respect others property. Lets believe car owners will try to respect each others property!
@scjbxz (139)
• United States
22 Aug 11
I, too, believe that the car is somewhat part of the family- more like an addition. It is full of memories that one might have, and is definitely not a cheap investment. Therefore, when it gets scratched or dented, I feel as if it's been hurt, and it makes me both sad and frustrated. I usually also try to check for vehicles around me when I park. If one parks next to the more "high-maintenance" cars, it's more likely that they treasure it more, and would respect the cars of others too.
@ashwinanand (582)
• India
26 Dec 12
Hi..my car get a scratch every day or at-least once in two days.In the place where i live i have a school next to my house students just come and lean on my car and give it a scratch or use some geometry instruments to test my vehicles strength.I just cant do anything to avoid this, but now i park my car 5 building away from mine here we have a parking facility.But the problem is not solved my city is crowded with motorist who don't know to drive and every time i take my vehicle i at-least have some one put their hand over my car giving it a good scratch.
@AgentGulaman (3546)
• Philippines
22 Aug 11
You should have checked it while they were still there. You shouldn't have waited them to have left so that you can tell them directly what they did. It becomes only your problem because it is possible that they didn't noticed that they made a dent on your car or so leaving them unable to apologize or do something about it. Oh well, making them left when you could have checked and approached them makes you able to do nothing anymore. Leaving a note can make them be careful the next time they hit the roads and parking areas and is a good thing to do. I am very much careful now in opening car doors as I was in a near accident before when I suddenly opened one and a public vehicle just came rushing on the side. The door was a bit crashed but luckily I wasn't hit. Now I know how to be careful with that.
@scjbxz (139)
• United States
22 Aug 11
I was thinking of approaching them about it but felt like the most they could do was say, "I'm sorry" which I felt wasn't really worth my time. I also dislike myself because it's hard for me to approach people and say something negative, or complain about something. But yeah, it is my fault ): Next time something like this happens, I'll be sure to do something! And I'm glad that you're okay from that near accident.
@time4lunch (14)
• Australia
22 Aug 11
I am just like you in the sense that I can not walk up to someone and complain, even say anything to them or stir up trouble. But sometimes that can work in your favor. So a few weeks ago I was in a minor car crash. I pulled over to the curb and the other driver did also. As I was stepping out of my car I hear a lady screaming, I turn around and its the driver of the car that hit me. So she walks up to me saying, "ITS YOUR FAULT, ITS YOUR FAULT", over and over again. I thought to myself I dont want to make a big deal ot of it so I took responsability for the collision. But the lady insisted on shouting calling her husband and looking for 'witnesses'. So the husband arrives and he calls the police. I told him that I already took responsability and we should just exchange details. The cops came and long story short they said that the lady was at fault and she was responsible for the collision. So all that shouting and confrontional behaviour actually worked against them.
@crazynurse (7482)
• United States
22 Aug 11
Oh how wonderful for you that it ended up being her fault! Had she kept her mouth shut, you would have accepted the blame and she could have walked away! Her insistence on calling the police backfired. Hilarious! I think you were very honorable to accept blame so readily.
@scjbxz (139)
• United States
22 Aug 11
Thank goodness that happened. Some people just don't have the decency to accept that they're at fault. You are pretty amazing for accepting the "responsibility" for the accident, even though it wasn't even your fault. Guess they couldn't handle the fact that they did something wrong and think they are superior to everyone.
@crazynurse (7482)
• United States
22 Aug 11
That behavior is so disrespectful! The polite thing to have done would have been NOT to hit your door in the first place. However, if one does hit another's vehicle it is polite to at least go over and apologize. I always try to get a 'wide' spot in a lot or park near the end of the row where there won't be as many cars. Like you, I am very careful when I open my car door that I don't hit another person's car with my door. I would have left a note!!!
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
22 Aug 11
I have had this happen to me with my other vehicles. No matter how new and or old it is not a good feeling to see a new scratch and or dent. Sadly some people will not take responsibility and ease out quickly before anyone can know it was them who did it.
I am one to be very careful no matter who's car it is as the last thing I would want is to pay for damages that I incurred. Sad on how some people just don't care. 
