Someone messed with my car... Help

evbecks · 07-24-2012, 06:34 PM

Hey guys,

Quick background: I went on vacation this past Wednesday (7/18) to visit my parents in upstate NY. I returned last night to San Diego, (7/23) at 8:30PM and did not check my car until this morning. Upon inspection, I found a HUGE dent on my hood. (see pics below).

By evbecks at 2012-07-24

By evbecks at 2012-07-24

A few more relevant details: I live in an 12 story apartment building and park in a half enclosed parking garage. The front (hood, windshield, part of the roof) are exposed, while the rear is enclosed. Above my car is 12 floors of apartments with balconies. I found out from the super that an apartment above my car on the 10th floor had a "rowdy" party.

Dent Description: It certain angles, you can see the shadow/scratches in a "bottle" like structure. What do you think it looks like?

Either way, I am not sure the proper channels to have this taken care of. I do not want to report to my insurance, unless completely necessary. In addition, I may look into PDR because there is minimal paint damage, just dents.

Please help!

Thanks,
Evan

1speedbike · 07-24-2012, 07:18 PM

Does your car insurance cover accidental stuff like this? I know you'd rather not go there, but you might have to unless you wanna pay for this yourself.

You can also call the police (non emergency) to report vehicle damage while you were away and treat it as if it were vandalism. They could go question the party people and see if they can dig up anything. Then you'd definitely be getting insurance involved, but it's not a case where it's your fault, so it's really unlikely it would increase in any way.

Otherwise, paintless dent repair?

Bimmer-Bob · 07-24-2012, 07:32 PM

Does your apartment complex itself carry insurance? You might be able to seek coverage through their policy? If not, I would just make a comp claim through my own policy, but I'm not sure if that increases your premium or not.

Weird looking dents. I wonder what happened?

Colt · 07-24-2012, 07:52 PM

What are those white window like things on your car? Reflections? Tripping me out...

Otherwise, I would have to agree with 1Speed. I came out of Best Buy one day and found my mirror to be hanging from the cord, dented the side of my car. Think someone just ran right into it or something else. Called police, of course no camera so they can't do much about it; write you a report that they will never do anything with (they never find the car/person responsible). There is dent-removal body shops, I have been quoted on $50-100 to get a dent out

. By that time, since you don't want to go through insurance off the bat, you could look into other choices. Look up CF hoods, and stuff like that. I am the type of person that feels if you got it dented out, repainted (if necessary?), it won't look the same as the body. Had it happen before for a front bumper repaint on my S2000, looked brighter than the rest of the car at angles, pissed me off.

JimD · 07-24-2012, 08:04 PM

My SUV was hit in the parking lot at Lowe's earlier this year. I was picking up some wood at night and did not notice the damage until several days later (I drive it intermittantly since I also drive my 128i convertible). I called a body shop recommended by a friend and they suggested going to the insurance since I could get it covered under uninsured motorist. When you have a claim against this area, it does not raise your rates. I called my agent to confirm and they did. Then they asked for a police report. I did not report it because of the time lag but I went in to do so. They would not do a report but gave me a form I could fill in and send to the state which was equivalent. I needed help from my agent with one portion of the form but we got it done. The insurance would have covered it under collision but in that case the deductable made it hardly worthwhile since they would also consider it as a factor in rates. But everything worked out and I got the lower deductable. I paid for some scratches I put on the spare tire cover to be fixed at the same time.

Bottom line is if you have uninsured motorist you should do a police report and get it covered that way.

Jim

evbecks · 07-24-2012, 08:08 PM

Angerman- the patterns on the hood are reflections from solar panels at work.

The super said he was going to speak to the apartment that had the party and ask them directly about the incident. We'll see if there are decent human beings in this world!

Tomorrow I will try to get a PDR quote.

Evan

ken1137 · 07-24-2012, 10:12 PM

That sucks....sorry about your hood. Looks like a foot print there.

tuco44 · 07-24-2012, 10:16 PM

Definitely looks like someone walked on your car. Footprint is what I see.

Insurance should cover it under a no-fault, comprehensive clause with no penalty to you. At least, that's what would happen here if that happened to my car.

I would get insurance involved ASAP, and maybe file a police report of vandalism.

That's crappy for you, sorry.

my6er · 07-25-2012, 09:17 AM

evBecks, sorry for your damage. I live in San Diego and have used a dentless repair person I would highly recommend- someone ran a bicycle into my wife's Prius and left a quoted $1200 body shop repair. Dents & Dings made it like new for $185.

Section147 · 07-25-2012, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Angerman

There is dent-removal body shops, I have been quoted on $50-100 to get a dent out

Those shops cover smaller dings and creases. This definitely looks like a body shop repair to me.
OP...I feel for you. I would be livid.

BrokenVert · 07-25-2012, 10:01 AM

Comprehensive cant cover it?

.b0link · 07-25-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ken1137

That sucks....sorry about your hood. Looks like a foot print there.

Were my thoughts as well.

JimD · 07-25-2012, 10:46 AM

The repair shop I dealt with on my SUV will give a tentative quote based upon pictures. If you have similar firms where you live, you might be able to get an idea of the cost without even traveling to the body shop.

Jim

luv135i · 07-25-2012, 12:49 PM

For some reason I cant see the pics at work however just file a comp claim for vandelism. If Cali is like most other states, not at fault comp claims dont affect your premiums.

evbecks · 07-25-2012, 02:13 PM

appreciate to comments guys... unfortunately my deductible is quite high so it depends on how much it will cost before I issue a claim.

I will update when there is new info.

Evan

135iMike · 07-25-2012, 03:10 PM

OH man. I saw footprint right away. That is ridiculous. Especially being mostly covered, they still had the nerve! No cameras on the premises that could have caught the act? I have no helpful advice for you but just wanted to say good luck with getting it all fixed up and remember Karma will catch up to them!

Ash83 · 07-25-2012, 05:53 PM

Sorry man.. hope your insurance covers it.

bfodle · 07-25-2012, 07:42 PM

Sorry to see that damage. I'm currently waiting on my car to get out of the body shop from being rear-ended. I feel your pain. Hope it turns out well.

sonicbimmer19 · 07-25-2012, 07:48 PM

To me, it looks like a shoe? is it a bottle?

You're lucky, because I don't see obvious paint damage. Take your car to paintless dent repair place and they'll fix it for you for a few hundred bucks, maybe even cheaper. And just run Meguiar's Ultimate Compound lightly and it will look as good as new.
Unless you have good insurance and deductible is less than $100, I would not report to insurance.
Good luck!

inthemovie · 07-25-2012, 10:52 PM

This guy can can fix it and he is in San Diego. I have have used him a few times he is the best PDR guy I have ever used. I used myke about year ago as I had big dent in the roof of a 135 that he removed with the glue pull dent removal. Very few PDR guys can do the glue pull dent removal.

woosh · 07-26-2012, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by inthemovie

This guy can can fix it and he is in San Diego. I have have used him a few times he is the best PDR guy I have ever used. I used myke about year ago as I had big dent in the roof of a 135 that he removed with the glue pull dent removal. Very few PDR guys can do the glue pull dent removal.

That's awesome!

07-24-2012, 06:34 PM	#1
evbecks Hero 86 Rep 483 Posts Drives: 2009 135i M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (3)	Someone messed with my car... Help Hey guys, Quick background: I went on vacation this past Wednesday (7/18) to visit my parents in upstate NY. I returned last night to San Diego, (7/23) at 8:30PM and did not check my car until this morning. Upon inspection, I found a HUGE dent on my hood. (see pics below). By evbecks at 2012-07-24 By evbecks at 2012-07-24 By evbecks at 2012-07-24 By evbecks at 2012-07-24 By evbecks at 2012-07-24 By evbecks at 2012-07-24 A few more relevant details: I live in an 12 story apartment building and park in a half enclosed parking garage. The front (hood, windshield, part of the roof) are exposed, while the rear is enclosed. Above my car is 12 floors of apartments with balconies. I found out from the super that an apartment above my car on the 10th floor had a "rowdy" party. Dent Description: It certain angles, you can see the shadow/scratches in a "bottle" like structure. What do you think it looks like? Either way, I am not sure the proper channels to have this taken care of. I do not want to report to my insurance, unless completely necessary. In addition, I may look into PDR because there is minimal paint damage, just dents. Please help! Thanks, Evan __________________ @throtl - http://www.throtl.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel (+880,000 subscribers) http://www.youtube.com/throtl 2019 M2 Competition Last edited by evbecks; 07-24-2012 at 06:39 PM..
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1speedbike Brigadier General 732 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2022 X4 M40i, 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MKE iTrader: (15)	Does your car insurance cover accidental stuff like this? I know you'd rather not go there, but you might have to unless you wanna pay for this yourself. You can also call the police (non emergency) to report vehicle damage while you were away and treat it as if it were vandalism. They could go question the party people and see if they can dig up anything. Then you'd definitely be getting insurance involved, but it's not a case where it's your fault, so it's really unlikely it would increase in any way. Otherwise, paintless dent repair? __________________ 2022 X4 M40i - 2008 135i - 2015 F700GS On Order - 2024 i4 M50 Scruffy's gonna die the way he lived... Mmhm.
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Bimmer-Bob ! 693 Rep 3,266 Posts Drives: 2010 128i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Anacortes, WA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 BMW 128i (E82) [9.25]	Does your apartment complex itself carry insurance? You might be able to seek coverage through their policy? If not, I would just make a comp claim through my own policy, but I'm not sure if that increases your premium or not. Weird looking dents. I wonder what happened? __________________ ____________________________ My Build Thread
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07-24-2012, 08:04 PM	#5
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	My SUV was hit in the parking lot at Lowe's earlier this year. I was picking up some wood at night and did not notice the damage until several days later (I drive it intermittantly since I also drive my 128i convertible). I called a body shop recommended by a friend and they suggested going to the insurance since I could get it covered under uninsured motorist. When you have a claim against this area, it does not raise your rates. I called my agent to confirm and they did. Then they asked for a police report. I did not report it because of the time lag but I went in to do so. They would not do a report but gave me a form I could fill in and send to the state which was equivalent. I needed help from my agent with one portion of the form but we got it done. The insurance would have covered it under collision but in that case the deductable made it hardly worthwhile since they would also consider it as a factor in rates. But everything worked out and I got the lower deductable. I paid for some scratches I put on the spare tire cover to be fixed at the same time. Bottom line is if you have uninsured motorist you should do a police report and get it covered that way. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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evbecks Hero 86 Rep 483 Posts Drives: 2009 135i M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (3)	Angerman- the patterns on the hood are reflections from solar panels at work. The super said he was going to speak to the apartment that had the party and ask them directly about the incident. We'll see if there are decent human beings in this world! Tomorrow I will try to get a PDR quote. Evan __________________ @throtl - http://www.throtl.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel (+880,000 subscribers) http://www.youtube.com/throtl 2019 M2 Competition
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ken1137 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	That sucks....sorry about your hood. Looks like a foot print there. __________________ BMWCCA member
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tuco44 Colonel 644 Rep 2,294 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Canada iTrader: (0)	Definitely looks like someone walked on your car. Footprint is what I see. Insurance should cover it under a no-fault, comprehensive clause with no penalty to you. At least, that's what would happen here if that happened to my car. I would get insurance involved ASAP, and maybe file a police report of vandalism. That's crappy for you, sorry. __________________ 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Sunset Orange Previous BMWs - 19 others since 1971.
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my6er New Member 3 Rep 20 Posts Drives: '10 135i Cashmere Convertible Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sunny San Diego iTrader: (0)	evBecks, sorry for your damage. I live in San Diego and have used a dentless repair person I would highly recommend- someone ran a bicycle into my wife's Prius and left a quoted $1200 body shop repair. Dents & Dings made it like new for $185.
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	Comprehensive cant cover it? __________________
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JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	The repair shop I dealt with on my SUV will give a tentative quote based upon pictures. If you have similar firms where you live, you might be able to get an idea of the cost without even traveling to the body shop. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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luv135i Major 60 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: White Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	For some reason I cant see the pics at work however just file a comp claim for vandelism. If Cali is like most other states, not at fault comp claims dont affect your premiums.
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evbecks Hero 86 Rep 483 Posts Drives: 2009 135i M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (3)	appreciate to comments guys... unfortunately my deductible is quite high so it depends on how much it will cost before I issue a claim. I will update when there is new info. Evan __________________ @throtl - http://www.throtl.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel (+880,000 subscribers) http://www.youtube.com/throtl 2019 M2 Competition
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135iMike Lieutenant 40 Rep 398 Posts Drives: 2012 White 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	OH man. I saw footprint right away. That is ridiculous. Especially being mostly covered, they still had the nerve! No cameras on the premises that could have caught the act? I have no helpful advice for you but just wanted to say good luck with getting it all fixed up and remember Karma will catch up to them!
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Ash83 Major 41 Rep 1,177 Posts Drives: 135i & RS5 (SOLD)/ 18 CTS-V Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	Sorry man.. hope your insurance covers it. __________________ Alpine White, Coral RED , Glacier Silver Aluminum trim, M sport, 6MT, NAV, HiFi, USB-iPod, Bluetooth Performance: JB4\|BMW PE\|DP Cosmetics: BMW Sport Pedals\|Black Kidney Grill
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07-25-2012, 07:42 PM	#18
bfodle New Member 10 Rep 28 Posts Drives: '09 135i & '00 Subaru Outback Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	Sorry to see that damage. I'm currently waiting on my car to get out of the body shop from being rear-ended. I feel your pain. Hope it turns out well.
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sonicbimmer19 Lieutenant 72 Rep 487 Posts Drives: E88 and F32 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	To me, it looks like a shoe? is it a bottle? You're lucky, because I don't see obvious paint damage. Take your car to paintless dent repair place and they'll fix it for you for a few hundred bucks, maybe even cheaper. And just run Meguiar's Ultimate Compound lightly and it will look as good as new. Unless you have good insurance and deductible is less than $100, I would not report to insurance. Good luck!
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07-25-2012, 10:52 PM	#20
inthemovie Enlisted Member 11 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2011 1M, 2012 Lotus Evora, x1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Beverly Hills Ca iTrader: (0)	This guy can can fix it and he is in San Diego. I have have used him a few times he is the best PDR guy I have ever used. I used myke about year ago as I had big dent in the roof of a 135 that he removed with the glue pull dent removal. Very few PDR guys can do the glue pull dent removal.
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