would you leave a note if you hit a car?

Robinhood150 · 10-27-2005, 11:52 AM

A simple yes or no question...would you leave a note if you hit a parked car and nobody was around to see it?

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lee · 10-27-2005, 11:55 AM

i did in fact.

turned out to be the owner of a large seafood chain here. he was so grateful that he accepted no money from my insurance (hes loaded) and sent me a $50 gift certificate to his restaurant.

Intrepid · 10-27-2005, 11:55 AM

I would, since I have a guilty conscience. Plus I would hate it if it happened to me.

4x4Lamm · 10-27-2005, 12:02 PM

Of course, if it happened to you and they didn't leave a note you would be pissed!

Lamm

Tacoclimber · 10-27-2005, 12:04 PM

I would (and did).

"Integrity is doing what's right even when no one is watching"

4-RUNNIN' FREAK · 10-27-2005, 12:05 PM

I would and I would hope someone would do the same for me.

I did it once when I saw a lady trying to be in a rush in the traffic around here and grind down the side of a BMW.
I saw some cops I work with and they caught her, I went back and left a note on his car, and he called and asked my address, and sent me a $75 gift certificate to Sears.

I wish people would do it for me if the time comes. I'd pay well.

snap-on · 10-27-2005, 12:09 PM

im i a bad person if i say "it depends" ...

Kinda like when they ask if you ever find money do you try to return it. a $5 bill on the sidewalk, its going in my pocket, a bag of cash that fell out of an amor car, thats getting returned...

Door ding, cause the wind caught my door. probibly not. back into them and cruch a tail light or worse kinda thing, yes and have.

Ironmike4x4 · 10-27-2005, 01:03 PM

I would and ditto to Tacoma's quote about integrity.

eric-the-red · 10-27-2005, 01:06 PM

Many years ago when I'd just learned to drive I hit a car in a parking lot, and broke the tail light. I was driving my dad's car and figured he'd not be happy so I just drove away, no note or anything. For the next few years I was crapping bricks every time the doorbell rang. I thought for sure the cops were coming to haul me off to the slammer.

Even now over 20 years later I still feel guilty, and I'm sure the stress took a few years off my life. So yes if it ever happens again, I would leave a note.

celica · 10-27-2005, 01:24 PM

I would. There was this guy that left a dent in my runner. It was technically a door ding but the truck was just painted and the dent was the size of a mandarin orange. But since it was not intentional there was nothing the cops could do. the mark in the paint was almost the size of the bottom of a soda can. I was pissed. the paint was only a couple months old.

Glenn · 10-27-2005, 01:52 PM

Why are you asking, Steve?

r0cky · 10-27-2005, 01:59 PM

I would. My parents did, and I always respected that.

TDiddy · 10-27-2005, 02:02 PM

I would and did.

Bob_98SR5 · 10-27-2005, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tacoclimber

I would (and did).

"Integrity is doing what's right even when no one is watching"

so true.

UNLIMITED96 · 10-27-2005, 02:29 PM

some jerk caved in my wife's door and left a note that said
" i hit your car, sorry "

most likely someone saw him do it and he wrote a phony note to cover his ass.

that's why i have insurance, hit and run deductible $ 200.00

but still a hassle

Robinhood150 · 10-27-2005, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenn

Why are you asking, Steve?

haha, no I didn't hit anybody nor did I get hit. On another forum somebody got hit and they left a note. Just thought it would make a good question. So far, according to my polls here and at miata.net, toyota guys and miata guys are about equally honest.

WATRD · 10-27-2005, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tacoclimber

"Integrity is doing what's right even when no one is watching"

Indeed and it is not worth throwing that away over a dent. The world has enough sleaze in it, there's no sense in contributing to the problem.

stevrock · 10-27-2005, 03:42 PM

Well I've left a note for a guy that prevented an accident. But notes are only good in decent weather. Can't use them in rain, and can/will blow off in wind.

I've never been in the situation, I'd probably panic and try to find the person that owned the car instead of a note. It would depend if I was in a rush or not how I would handle it. But they would definatly be notified of it...... unless it's some crap box beater car and it's easily noticable they don't care about the rig in any way shape or form.

tulsa_97SR5 · 10-27-2005, 04:25 PM

coworker watched a guy trying to parallel park at lunch one day. Guy wasn't all there for one reason or another. Driving a big american boat, he does the forward/reverse thing 9 or 10 times, inching closer to the curb. Each time he went forward he bumped the new Audi parked in front of him. Coworker said he finally got out, fed the meter, and walked down the street. Never even glanced at the audi's bumper. Another bystander wrote a note to put on the audi.

Gangus2006 · 10-27-2005, 04:38 PM

I would, unless I did it intentionally.

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10-27-2005, 11:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Intrepid Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ashburnham, MA Posts: 2,695	I would, since I have a guilty conscience. Plus I would hate it if it happened to me. __________________ www.toyotacrawlers.com '85 4runner: 4.7's, FoxFab sliders, custom bumpers, 1" body lift, F-150 springs rear, lockright, welded third, IFS rear axle, 1.5" wheel spacers, high-steer, rears up front, Longs, 38" SX's on steelies, 12Voltguy dual battery, soft top, BMW seats. NO LONGER lacking an engine. :D :D

10-27-2005, 12:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
4x4Lamm Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,551	Of course, if it happened to you and they didn't leave a note you would be pissed! Lamm __________________ -1992 4Runner SR5, Destroyed by fire. Lots of mods. I will miss it. -1995 4Runner SR5 Limited, Also known as the money pit. Becoming a trail rig now. -2004 Tacoma SR5 TRD, My new daily driver. I love this truck!

10-27-2005, 12:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tacoclimber Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Between a rock and a hard place, AZ Posts: 3,667	I would (and did). "Integrity is doing what's right even when no one is watching" __________________ CJ ...<>< 03 DC TRD Tacoma 4wd with a bunch of junk. SOLD 1964 Chevy Biscayne, 230 I6, lowered, satin black, old-school legit. Just wheel the stupid thing!!! But do it responsibly, ok? My band: Road Worn Saints

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4-RUNNIN' FREAK Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NNJ Posts: 3,950	I would and I would hope someone would do the same for me. I did it once when I saw a lady trying to be in a rush in the traffic around here and grind down the side of a BMW. I saw some cops I work with and they caught her, I went back and left a note on his car, and he called and asked my address, and sent me a $75 gift certificate to Sears. I wish people would do it for me if the time comes. I'd pay well. __________________ '02 4Runner - '06 XRunner www.BadgeYourRide.com Check this out Multi-Touch Interaction Research http://mrl.nyu.edu/~jhan/ftirtouch/ Still A Neon

10-27-2005, 11:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
lee Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston, ma Posts: 6,731	i did in fact. turned out to be the owner of a large seafood chain here. he was so grateful that he accepted no money from my insurance (hes loaded) and sent me a $50 gift certificate to his restaurant.

10-27-2005, 12:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
snap-on Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Peoria IL Posts: 2,411	im i a bad person if i say "it depends" ... Kinda like when they ask if you ever find money do you try to return it. a $5 bill on the sidewalk, its going in my pocket, a bag of cash that fell out of an amor car, thats getting returned... Door ding, cause the wind caught my door. probibly not. back into them and cruch a tail light or worse kinda thing, yes and have. __________________ 94 EX cab, 5speed, V6, locked, ARB bar, NWOR headers 92 4runner, auto, V6, OME suspension, Downey headers

10-27-2005, 01:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
eric-the-red Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Posts: 2,590	Many years ago when I'd just learned to drive I hit a car in a parking lot, and broke the tail light. I was driving my dad's car and figured he'd not be happy so I just drove away, no note or anything. For the next few years I was crapping bricks every time the doorbell rang. I thought for sure the cops were coming to haul me off to the slammer. Even now over 20 years later I still feel guilty, and I'm sure the stress took a few years off my life. So yes if it ever happens again, I would leave a note.

10-27-2005, 01:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
celica Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,769	I would. There was this guy that left a dent in my runner. It was technically a door ding but the truck was just painted and the dent was the size of a mandarin orange. But since it was not intentional there was nothing the cops could do. the mark in the paint was almost the size of the bottom of a soda can. I was pissed. the paint was only a couple months old.

10-27-2005, 01:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
Glenn Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ELN Posts: 1,647	Why are you asking, Steve? __________________ -Glenn-

10-27-2005, 01:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
r0cky Banned Vendor Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 5,365	I would. My parents did, and I always respected that.

10-27-2005, 02:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
TDiddy Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 7,112	I would and did.

10-27-2005, 02:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
UNLIMITED96 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: VANCOUVER WA Posts: 490	some jerk caved in my wife's door and left a note that said " i hit your car, sorry " most likely someone saw him do it and he wrote a phony note to cover his ass. that's why i have insurance, hit and run deductible $ 200.00 but still a hassle __________________ 96 4 RUNNER LIMITED 3 INCH REVTEK LIFT ARB BUMPER WARN 8000 WINCH 305/60R18 COOPER STT'S 18X9 PRO COMP 7089'S MISC DO DAH'S

10-27-2005, 04:25 PM	#19 (permalink)
tulsa_97SR5 Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: tulsa, OK Posts: 1,318	coworker watched a guy trying to parallel park at lunch one day. Guy wasn't all there for one reason or another. Driving a big american boat, he does the forward/reverse thing 9 or 10 times, inching closer to the curb. Each time he went forward he bumped the new Audi parked in front of him. Coworker said he finally got out, fed the meter, and walked down the street. Never even glanced at the audi's bumper. Another bystander wrote a note to put on the audi. __________________ Brian 85 sr5, 5spd - back on the road, doing DD duty for now 86 2wd reg cab - future project 90 sr5, 97 - gone

10-27-2005, 04:38 PM	#20 (permalink)
Gangus2006 Banned Vendor Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fitchburg, MA Posts: 1,107	I would, unless I did it intentionally.

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