[Happinow]

Happened to me a few years ago. Bought a new suv and even though I parked out in the boonies someone backed up and crushed my license plate and dented my bumper. No note, no nothing. We paid for it. Along those lines, my husband and I were in Sumter back in February and watched a pair of golf carts, which were both parked in the same parking spot, one in front of the other. The front cart wanted to get out so the back cart was waiting for them to back out of the spot. Unfortunately, he wasn't waiting very patiently. The people were in their cart waiting for traffic to clear before they could back out and the other cart driver proceeded to bump his cart not once but twice to make him move faster!! The people were in the cart trying to move! I couldn't believe my eyes. The people who were trying to move didn't do anything but if he would have bumped my cart I believe I would have said something. The nerve of some people.

[redwitch]

Had it happen to me in California. Parked at the BART lot, car hit my car and did major damage (over $3,000). Fortunately, a bus driver saw the accident and got the license plate number and dropped me a note through my sunroof. Said he had seen the driver leave a note and then remove it. What was interesting was that the driver told the police that it was my car's fault (it was parked too close to the white line). Still remember the officer asking him, "Why? Did her car jump out and move in front of your car?" Don't know why, but I think the police were angrier than I was.

However, sorry to hear it happened to you. It is not a pleasant feeling to discover someone has damaged your property and didn't have the common decency to take responsibility for that damage. Not sure why you're assuming it was a golf cart, but I'm sure you have your reasons.

[CarGuys]

Originally Posted by Happinow

Happened to me a few years ago. Bought a new suv and even though I parked out in the boonies someone backed up and crushed my license plate and dented my bumper. No note, no nothing. We paid for it. Along those lines, my husband and I were in Sumter back in February and watched a pair of golf carts, which were both parked in the same parking spot, one in front of the other. The front cart wanted to get out so the back cart was waiting for them to back out of the spot. Unfortunately, he wasn't waiting very patiently. The people were in their cart waiting for traffic to clear before they could back out and the other cart driver proceeded to bump his cart not once but twice to make him move faster!! The people were in the cart trying to move! I couldn't believe my eyes. The people who were trying to move didn't do anything but if he would have bumped my cart I believe I would have said something. The nerve of some people.

Unbelievable. Rude Agressive and asking for someone to get out and bump them back, HARD!

[LAshby50]

There are some responsible people out there. I was playing at a member-guest last year. It was a windy day. After the dinner, I got out to the parking lot and saw a large ding in my driver side door. The guy left a note and his card and offered to pay for the deductible. So they aren't all hit and run people.

[NJblue]

You actually need to do more than leave a note and pay for the deductible. I had a situation a few years ago where I backed into a vehicle (in a private parking lot) that was in a blind spot for me. I left a note, etc. but then, when I got home, I figured I'd better call the police and report it as well. They told me I should never had left the scene before reporting it.

I drove back to the station, filled out the necessary paperwork and even met the driver of the other car who also drove back to the station. What I thought might turn out to be an uncomfortable situation (not only for his major inconvenmience but also since since his car was brand new - still had the temporay tags on), turned out to be quite positive - he thanked me profusely for doing the right thing.

[philnpat]

Originally Posted by Happinow

Happened to me a few years ago. Bought a new suv and even though I parked out in the boonies someone backed up and crushed my license plate and dented my bumper. No note, no nothing. We paid for it. Along those lines, my husband and I were in Sumter back in February and watched a pair of golf carts, which were both parked in the same parking spot, one in front of the other. The front cart wanted to get out so the back cart was waiting for them to back out of the spot. Unfortunately, he wasn't waiting very patiently. The people were in their cart waiting for traffic to clear before they could back out and the other cart driver proceeded to bump his cart not once but twice to make him move faster!! The people were in the cart trying to move! I couldn't believe my eyes. The people who were trying to move didn't do anything but if he would have bumped my cart I believe I would have said something. The nerve of some people.

Is it possible that the person that was sharing the parking spot blocked the first driver in?...If that's the case, it took a lot of nerve to do that!

[anlashokna]

Originally Posted by NJblue

You actually need to do more than leave a note and pay for the deductible. I had a situation a few years ago where I backed into a vehicle (in a private parking lot) that was in a blind spot for me. I left a note, etc. but then, when I got home, I figured I'd better call the police and report it as well. They told me I should never had left the scene before reporting it.

I drove back to the station, filled out the necessary paperwork and even met the driver of the other car who also drove back to the station. What I thought might turn out to be an uncomfortable situation (not only for his major inconvenmience but also since since his car was brand new - still had the temporay tags on), turned out to be quite positive - he thanked me profusely for doing the right thing.

Yeah it can be construed as leaving a scene of an accident. Dad and I were talking about that, car or golf cart. If you're caught or there is video surveilance or an eye witness tags you....boy oh boy....just don't do it guys. You own a toy, you choose not to insure it you better be able to cover any damages you may cause even if it is an accident.

One question did come up on golf carts...can you cover them with your home owners if they're not street legal?

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by anlashokna

Yeah it can be construed as leaving a scene of an accident. Dad and I were talking about that, car or golf cart. If you're caught or there is video surveilance or an eye witness tags you....boy oh boy....just don't do it guys. You own a toy, you choose not to insure it you better be able to cover any damages you may cause even if it is an accident.

One question did come up on golf carts...can you cover them with your home owners if they're not street legal?

No, you need a separate policy on your golf cart. Cost is between 100 and 150 per year.