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contractor for DLSD messed up my car, need advice please
Posted on 3/21/16 at 6:44 pm
Posted on 3/21/16 at 6:44 pm
I have a black car and it was parked on the street in front of my house because some constructions guys are replacing my driveway. Well, as they were cutting out the old concrete, pieces of concrete were splattered on my front bumper, hood, windshield, and panel by the front driver side tire.
The owner came out and gave me his information and said all I probably need is to take it to a car wash and they will wash it and buffer it out and to send them the invoice. Well, after calling several places, they all told me I need much more than a wash and good buffering. They said I will probably need a good wash, buffering, sanding, and probably a new paint job and will be without my car for 2-4 days, which means I will need a rental car.
How should I go about the cost? Should I pay for it first and have the construction company reimburse me? Should I have the body shop send the construction company an estimate including the cost for a rental car first?
The owner came out and gave me his information and said all I probably need is to take it to a car wash and they will wash it and buffer it out and to send them the invoice. Well, after calling several places, they all told me I need much more than a wash and good buffering. They said I will probably need a good wash, buffering, sanding, and probably a new paint job and will be without my car for 2-4 days, which means I will need a rental car.
How should I go about the cost? Should I pay for it first and have the construction company reimburse me? Should I have the body shop send the construction company an estimate including the cost for a rental car first?
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Posted on 3/21/16 at 6:46 pm to jac1280
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buffer
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and good buffering
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buffering,
How do you buffer a car?
buff and buffing are the words you are looking for.
This post was edited on 3/21/16 at 6:47 pm
Posted on 3/21/16 at 6:46 pm to jac1280
carry on
This post was edited on 3/21/16 at 7:39 pm
Posted on 3/21/16 at 6:47 pm to jac1280
Pay for it out of pocket first then ask if they would please reimburse you for it
This post was edited on 3/21/16 at 6:48 pm
Posted on 3/21/16 at 6:47 pm to jac1280
Buy a truck like a man and call the scratches character
This post was edited on 3/21/16 at 6:48 pm
Posted on 3/21/16 at 6:48 pm to jac1280
I wouldn't pay for anything first. I'd make it all come straight out their pocket.
Don't go cheap either. Go to a reputable paint shop and get the estimate done. Send it to the DLSD guy.
Don't go cheap either. Go to a reputable paint shop and get the estimate done. Send it to the DLSD guy.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 6:48 pm to stout
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stout
get to work!
Posted on 3/21/16 at 6:49 pm to lsaltee
Harold just called. I told him to call you at 7PM instead of me.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 6:55 pm to jac1280
Gone but not forgotten, your pre-buffeted ride-
Posted on 3/21/16 at 7:00 pm to jac1280
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said all I probably need is to take it to a car wash and they will wash it and buffer it out and to send them the invoice.
translation: Go wash all of the evidence off at your expense. Come back, then the crew and I will laugh at you.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 7:01 pm to jac1280
Go to the most expensive place you can find and get it fixed... Bill them the damages with a note telling them to kindly frick their mother in the booty... Once you are paid, kindly frick their mother in the booty and send pics back with a solid thumbs up
Posted on 3/21/16 at 7:06 pm to jac1280
Take some pictures and send to DSLD? If they were replacing your driveway, then they know that trade was there. I'd do it asap. From everything I've heard about DSLD they should be more than happy to accommodate.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 7:12 pm to jac1280
Get a couple of estimates from reputable local body shops. Call the guy who gave you his contact information and ask him how you should proceed. Document the date/time of any attempt to contact him and make notes each time. Take a ton of pics of the damage and the scene from different angles. If the guy gives you any crap send him a certified letter with a few pictures asking him to pay for the damages. If he refuses call the justice of the peace of the area where the damage occurred and ask them how to initiate a claim in small claims court.
This post was edited on 3/21/16 at 7:15 pm
Posted on 3/21/16 at 7:30 pm to jac1280
So you knew they were there cutting up your driveway and you still parked your Kia close enough to get hit with concrete splatter? Just get a soft dry cloth and wipe it off in a circular motion with even but firm pressure.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 7:30 pm to Tiger Vision
WTF did you even have it parked there with a demo job goin on ?
Posted on 3/22/16 at 8:23 am to jac1280
deduct it from what you owe him for the driveway
Posted on 3/22/16 at 8:29 am to jac1280
Let me guess....
The driveway started cracking less than a year after installation at the culvert and they agreed to replace it for you at no cost to you?
The driveway started cracking less than a year after installation at the culvert and they agreed to replace it for you at no cost to you?
Posted on 3/22/16 at 8:44 am to TheArrogantCorndog
Can't take anyone serious who uses the term "frick their mother in the booty."
Posted on 3/22/16 at 9:02 am to jac1280
Ain't no way in hell I'd front any of the cost for that, make those slap dicks pay for it all
Posted on 3/22/16 at 9:09 am to jac1280
I wouldn't go out of pocket without some written agreement or at least admission of fault by them. Perhaps even an email discussing it would suffice, eg, " as we discussed my car was damaged by your work and I'd like to confirm your suggestion on how we have it repaired"
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