Backed into a Honda Civic today in the parking lot.....superb! :-(

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seekinsp
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First accident in 11 years and it had to be backing my A/C out of a parking space in a damned parking lot. Yeah, it was me...all me. Damage is superficial but bothers me a lot so I will have to get the dings filled, sanded and the rear bumper repainted. Hopefully I can keep it under $300. The other guy was pretty cool though....we shook hands and he wished me a Merry Christmas! LOL!

Hope none of you have to get that oh **** feeling this holiday season. :-(


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jdshift
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Accidents will happen............it's a part of life. Could have been worse for sure and also that is good that guy was cool about the whole misfortune.......he could have had a bad day and just rushed you with a baseball bat you know.

SHIFT_2.5S
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Sorry to hear that! You will probably have to get the entire bumper repainted, but let's hope that's the worst damage that you'll ever have to encounter. Life happens, just don't worry about it too much. Happy holidays.

Shift_Perfection
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Don't let it get to ya! Things happen and luckily it was small. Have a merry Christmas and good luck with the damages

MagicM
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Stop Lieing and acting like it was an accident i know deep down you really wanted to hit that civic, just because it was a Honda.

generic808
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Sorry to hear about that! I just got a speeding ticket for the first time in 12 years! Sucks to be us, huh? The citing officer found out about my law enforcement background AFTER he wrote me up Then he felt bad and apologized.

MagicM
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did he still give the ticket after he apologized?

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Yup, he had to. Told me to go to court though, so I'm assuming he won't show. But, never say never because you never know.

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LongBeachCoupe
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Id drive with it dinged up... hang out for a few months... then get a body kit... between the bodywork and painting it wouldnt be a significant $$ difference

seekinsp
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Thanks guys. Just got word from the insurance company that I have $250 banked in good will.....so no deductible. Should be fixed soon.


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