herrchook

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.

fraser

Sorry to hear that mate, I hope the little one's ok

herrchook

Cheer mate, she's still upset now. Despite me saying it wasn't needed, she insisted on calling Mike to tell him she "had crashed the car". Poor thing, that mad woman really terrified her. I would have understood her reaction if it was proper damage but it was teeny (you could hardly see it for dust).

Pootle

Sorry to hear that - hope you've all calmed down! (Have you got the wine out yet? - I know I would!!)

Thanks for today - it was lovely!

Ruth

fraser

Even then it would be wrong she's just a small kid.

You should have poked her in the eye

Sam

Poor thing, i hope shes ok (your little one that is)


Talk about over react!


i had someone do that to my car whilst my eldest was sat in there, the woman just looked at Amy, then got in the car and took off, I think she thought Amy would lip her when she told me i just shrugged and said its just a car!

Streaks

I think people forget sometimes what little ones are like and have no understanding, I hope it gets sorted without too much financial hassle.
S xx

herrchook

Ruth, I was shaking like a leaf, I'm such a wimp. I stood my ground with her though and didn't cave into her bullying. I told her, I wasn't trying to rip her off but with her attitude, why would I take her word over my daughters. Of course, I then had to eat humble pie when Ellie owned up but that's OK, I don't have a problem with saying when I'm wrong.

Thanks for coming over, it was good to catch up.

Gill

herrchook

lol, that's almost exactly what my 3 yo said when we got back in the car lol.

herrchook

you're so right.

Pootle

The damage was probably there already - I bet Ellie hardly touched it.
It's awful when someone has a go though, I would've been shaking too!

It'll be ok, she'll probably calm down later and not even bother to get any quotes!

Take care,

Ruth

herrchook

Oh Gawd, me too. It really is an insignificant mark, but with her attitute I suspect she'll make a fuss and insist on the wing being resprayed or something.

herrchook

Fingers crossed. Ellie's finally stopped crying now poor lamb.

ridds

There's no excuse for being abusine to / in front of a young child, particularly if you can see they are distressed by the whole situation. Good on you for not punching the woman.

If she comes back with quotes for damaged caused, insist on an independent assessment. Maybe then you could threaten to sue her for emotional distress caused to your daughter :-)

Streaks

in that case if you swapped phone numbers I'd get her address and take a photo of the damage