My 5 yo just caused damage to a car !!
Nov 30th 2007, 7:42 am
#32
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Re: My 5 yo just caused damage to a car !!
Herrchook, you do need to inform your insurance company though.
BTW, if you go to an assessor, all they do is justify their fee by uping the anti. Trust me I know... Thats the first port of call that Kenyons (and i'm always going on that people should use Kenyons especially against uninsured people) use. You only really need an assessor in this country, if you dont want to pay your insurance, or the person your claiming against is uninsured.
Hope the little one is ok, bit of a steep learning curve, that everyone isn't nice, and that some adults get stupid over silly things.
Nov 30th 2007, 7:59 am
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Re: My 5 yo just caused damage to a car !!
She probably got home and was throughly ashamed of herself. Hopefully it will come to nothing. As a previous poster said, let your insurance company know in case, but I reckon this is the last you'll hear of it.
On a lighter note, I was abused by a guy whose exhaust fell off his car infront of me. He suddenly slammed his brakes on and flew out of his car and started shouting at me for no reason. (Guess he must have thought I ran into him??) Then he saw his exhaust lying on the floor. Tried to pick it up, burnt his hand, swore at his car and drove off in a cloud of smoke making a terrible noise. I bet he felt stupid!
On a lighter note, I was abused by a guy whose exhaust fell off his car infront of me. He suddenly slammed his brakes on and flew out of his car and started shouting at me for no reason. (Guess he must have thought I ran into him??) Then he saw his exhaust lying on the floor. Tried to pick it up, burnt his hand, swore at his car and drove off in a cloud of smoke making a terrible noise. I bet he felt stupid!
Nov 30th 2007, 8:10 am
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Re: My 5 yo just caused damage to a car !!
How awful. I hope your little one is OK.
Nov 30th 2007, 10:06 am
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Re: My 5 yo just caused damage to a car !!
Just pulled up at the petrol station and 5yo opened the car door and it made contact with the car next to it. I didn't hear or see it as I was o nthe other side getting the little one out of the back.
First I knew the owner of the other car was ranting and raving about keeping your kids under control!!!!
To be honest, at first I didn't even believe her as the mark on her car was so tiny (like a little scuff (no scratch or dent) of a few mms which a good wax will prob sort). Anyway, she then threatened to go to the police at which point 5yo burst into tears and says "Mummy I did do it". I immediately told the raving lunatic that she'd owned up and that I'd sort it. She calmed a little but jeez, why do do some people have to swear so much???
I've given her my number and told her that "if" it needs repairing, she should call me with at least 2 quotes.
Watch this space, she'll probably insist on getting the whole panel resprayed!!
My poor little girl was absolutely terrified by the whole experience (was shaking myself as i hate confrontation). You know, you'd think the wing was hanging off her car the way she was going on.
First I knew the owner of the other car was ranting and raving about keeping your kids under control!!!!
To be honest, at first I didn't even believe her as the mark on her car was so tiny (like a little scuff (no scratch or dent) of a few mms which a good wax will prob sort). Anyway, she then threatened to go to the police at which point 5yo burst into tears and says "Mummy I did do it". I immediately told the raving lunatic that she'd owned up and that I'd sort it. She calmed a little but jeez, why do do some people have to swear so much???
I've given her my number and told her that "if" it needs repairing, she should call me with at least 2 quotes.
Watch this space, she'll probably insist on getting the whole panel resprayed!!
My poor little girl was absolutely terrified by the whole experience (was shaking myself as i hate confrontation). You know, you'd think the wing was hanging off her car the way she was going on.
Ginny x
Nov 30th 2007, 12:22 pm
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Re: My 5 yo just caused damage to a car !!
Did she get your number plate or whatever it is called over there? If not when she calls you could just say "who is this, sorry I am not sure what you are talking about, when was this supposed to have happened, what time,day, date, you have the evidence it was my car ie paint match, cctv?" 
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Nov 30th 2007, 3:38 pm
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Re: My 5 yo just caused damage to a car !!
Just pulled up at the petrol station and 5yo opened the car door and it made contact with the car next to it. I didn't hear or see it as I was o nthe other side getting the little one out of the back.
First I knew the owner of the other car was ranting and raving about keeping your kids under control!!!!
To be honest, at first I didn't even believe her as the mark on her car was so tiny (like a little scuff (no scratch or dent) of a few mms which a good wax will prob sort). Anyway, she then threatened to go to the police at which point 5yo burst into tears and says "Mummy I did do it". I immediately told the raving lunatic that she'd owned up and that I'd sort it. She calmed a little but jeez, why do do some people have to swear so much???
I've given her my number and told her that "if" it needs repairing, she should call me with at least 2 quotes.
Watch this space, she'll probably insist on getting the whole panel resprayed!!
My poor little girl was absolutely terrified by the whole experience (was shaking myself as i hate confrontation). You know, you'd think the wing was hanging off her car the way she was going on.
First I knew the owner of the other car was ranting and raving about keeping your kids under control!!!!
To be honest, at first I didn't even believe her as the mark on her car was so tiny (like a little scuff (no scratch or dent) of a few mms which a good wax will prob sort). Anyway, she then threatened to go to the police at which point 5yo burst into tears and says "Mummy I did do it". I immediately told the raving lunatic that she'd owned up and that I'd sort it. She calmed a little but jeez, why do do some people have to swear so much???
I've given her my number and told her that "if" it needs repairing, she should call me with at least 2 quotes.
Watch this space, she'll probably insist on getting the whole panel resprayed!!
My poor little girl was absolutely terrified by the whole experience (was shaking myself as i hate confrontation). You know, you'd think the wing was hanging off her car the way she was going on.
Nov 30th 2007, 4:46 pm
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Re: My 5 yo just caused damage to a car !!
People like that need stringing up, I had something similar in the uk, no damage to the car but the guy turned the air blue. I told him to turn the language and threatening behaviour in but he carried on. I then told him to wait 10 mins while I took my son home then I'd come back and we'd sort it out like men. Should have seen the gutless twat, got straight back in his car and drove off.
Dec 1st 2007, 7:01 am
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Re: My 5 yo just caused damage to a car !!
hope you and ellie are ok.
Jackie x
Dec 5th 2007, 7:42 am
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Re: My 5 yo just caused damage to a car !!
Thanks Jackie, and everyone else. We still haven't heard anything - not sure whether that's a case of no news is good news or if they're just taking their time. Sigh. On a brighter note, Ellie seems to have totally forgotten so that's a good thing.
Dec 5th 2007, 10:06 am
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Re: My 5 yo just caused damage to a car !!
Glad to hear that she's okay. Aren't little ones so very resilient?
All the best,
Maggie
Dec 5th 2007, 5:01 pm
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Re: My 5 yo just caused damage to a car !!
It's making me mad just thinking about it 
I agree with the others - if she calls tell her you'll be suing her for the distress caused to your 5 year old.
I bet she won't call though - probably realises what a fool she made of herself
I agree with the others - if she calls tell her you'll be suing her for the distress caused to your 5 year old.
I bet she won't call though - probably realises what a fool she made of herself
Dec 5th 2007, 10:37 pm
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Re: My 5 yo just caused damage to a car !!
Just pulled up at the petrol station and 5yo opened the car door and it made contact with the car next to it. I didn't hear or see it as I was o nthe other side getting the little one out of the back.
First I knew the owner of the other car was ranting and raving about keeping your kids under control!!!!
To be honest, at first I didn't even believe her as the mark on her car was so tiny (like a little scuff (no scratch or dent) of a few mms which a good wax will prob sort). Anyway, she then threatened to go to the police at which point 5yo burst into tears and says "Mummy I did do it". I immediately told the raving lunatic that she'd owned up and that I'd sort it. She calmed a little but jeez, why do do some people have to swear so much???
I've given her my number and told her that "if" it needs repairing, she should call me with at least 2 quotes.
Watch this space, she'll probably insist on getting the whole panel resprayed!!
My poor little girl was absolutely terrified by the whole experience (was shaking myself as i hate confrontation). You know, you'd think the wing was hanging off her car the way she was going on.
First I knew the owner of the other car was ranting and raving about keeping your kids under control!!!!
To be honest, at first I didn't even believe her as the mark on her car was so tiny (like a little scuff (no scratch or dent) of a few mms which a good wax will prob sort). Anyway, she then threatened to go to the police at which point 5yo burst into tears and says "Mummy I did do it". I immediately told the raving lunatic that she'd owned up and that I'd sort it. She calmed a little but jeez, why do do some people have to swear so much???
I've given her my number and told her that "if" it needs repairing, she should call me with at least 2 quotes.
Watch this space, she'll probably insist on getting the whole panel resprayed!!
My poor little girl was absolutely terrified by the whole experience (was shaking myself as i hate confrontation). You know, you'd think the wing was hanging off her car the way she was going on.
Dec 6th 2007, 2:03 am
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Re: My 5 yo just caused damage to a car !!
I hate careless people that have no regard for other people's property and would be very upset if I caught someone dinging my car. I look after my car and would expect my door resprayed if it happened to me.:curse:
However there is no excuse for her having a go at a child and I hope she doesn't get a penny from you.
However there is no excuse for her having a go at a child and I hope she doesn't get a penny from you.
Dec 6th 2007, 4:52 am
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Re: My 5 yo just caused damage to a car !!
I hate careless people that have no regard for other people's property and would be very upset if I caught someone dinging my car. I look after my car and would expect my door resprayed if it happened to me.:curse:
However there is no excuse for her having a go at a child and I hope she doesn't get a penny from you.
However there is no excuse for her having a go at a child and I hope she doesn't get a penny from you.
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