Car smashed by A$$$HOLE

[trump-lady]

Ok guys I need some suggestions,

So last week, Thursday I moved to a new house and durring all the moving in and car loads of stuff I finished around 12.30am. I left my car on the road...

In front of a ped crossing light over the car and no bend, round about prob 100 feet away. No need for concern I thought.

So Friday I get up to go to work and some ASSHOLE has hit my car and just left. No note nadda just a pile of shit and a smashed up car. :(

Happened around 2-6am so Im sure it was a drunk. No skid marks s/he just smacked it and then drove off........


I check my insurance and no sorry you have third party and we would only cover if you had his details and he wasnt insured.

I know I know 3rd party prob wasnt the best but the car has an immobolizer, had its own secure park (at the old house) and its too late I dont need the lecture pwwwease.

So pretty much that was one hell of an expensive move and I dont have a car now.

So the car is still parked where it was hit.
Is rego and warrented and was an ex car, never had any problems.
Has lotsa gadgets like a remote starter, beeps when goes backwards, good stereo and I started the car with the remote starter and she fired up. The motor is good as it was side rear ended.......

Do I put it on trademe?
If so how much?
Is it worth trying to fix it?

Suggestions welcome

[trump-lady]

Sighhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[Mully]

Shit, bad luck.

Does it drive?? See if you can get it to a panelbeater and get an assesment of the repair bill. I suspect it's a write-off.

Dollar reserve it on TM - you'll probably do OK.

[trump-lady]

Was on Gossamer Drive Pakuranga

[steve_t]

Holy crap. U didn't hear that happen? Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Maybe a neighbour has a smashed up front left??

[bogan]

looks pretty mangled aye, dont spose anyone was likely to have seen anything in the neighbourhood? Or go CSI on his ass and reconstruct his number plate imprint from the dents :bleh:

Be a good idea to get an expert opinion on it, see exactly how much of it would need replacing, whether any chassis damage could be repaired or whatever.

Fucking stink bastard whoever did it for just driving off.

[mattian]

Its a Nissan Skyline.... why would you stop?? :msn-wink:....hehe (sorry)

seriously though.... that is the fucking lowest of the low! damn you must be fuming mad. Surely there must be someone who heard or saw something !!

[Mully]

See if you can get a panelbeater to come to you. Don't drive it on that bent rim.

EDIT: I can't see any paint transfer on those photos - bit strange.

[peasea]

That truly sucks, feel for ya.
The perp was probably pissed too.

Get a p/beater to give it the once over but in today's market it might be cheaper to replace it.

Lesson; leave Auckland for good.

[YellowDog]

Looks pretty rooted to me.

I am sure you could do without this greif.

Get someone with fully comp insurance to drive their already damaged car into you and get both fixed and paid for.

You just pay for their increased renewal nexy year.

[mossy1200]

Was on Gossamer Drive Pakuranga

Thats crap .makes me feel sick.Hope you win lotto.

[trump-lady]

That truly sucks, feel for ya.
The perp was probably pissed too.

Get a p/beater to give it the once over but in today's market it might be cheaper to replace it.

Lesson; leave Auckland for good.


LOL yup its been a bad fing week....... the new house suxs, commute is terrible and worst thing is I picked the house and I didnt get full insurance so its my own fault......

No one heard anything, we are the back property and Im suprised the asshole could drive away. I was hoping hed show the next day when he was sober but nope.... Id say s/he cars a mess too....maybe I should sniff around the local repair shops....

[trump-lady]

Looks pretty rooted to me.

I am sure you could do without this greif.

Get someone with fully comp insurance to drive their already damaged car into you and get both fixed and paid for.

You just pay for their increased renewal nexy year.


Know anyone? Thats why I left it....hoping someone else would hit it and I dont know wtf else to do with it lol

[peasea]

LOL yup its been a bad fing week....... the new house suxs, commute is terrible and worst thing is I picked the house and I didnt get full insurance so its my own fault......

No one heard anything, we are the back property and Im suprised the asshole could drive away. I was hoping hed show the next day when he was sober but nope.... Id say s/he cars a mess too....maybe I should sniff around the local repair shops....

That's not a dumb idea, there'll be some paint from his on yours, that's a start.

[FJRider]

May get more for parts, than selling in one piece ....

[Motu]

Gossamer Drive eh? Sounds like just the place for a big prick.....

[jtzzr]

very sad , surely theres a panelbeater on this site somewhere that can help you out.

I hope karma gets the fucker that did that to your car.:2guns:

[Elysium]

May Nemesis strike down the low life who did this.

[trump-lady]

May get more for parts, than selling in one piece ....


I have no idea about cars or parts, I was thinking of just putting it on trade me. Its still warrented and rego for 3 months so someone who is good with cars may want it.....

I wouldnt know or have the time to break it down

Its weird actually too because I cant see any other color paint so Im thinking it was a high truck type and hit it with its bumper. There also doesnt seem to be any foreign stuff lying around that doesnt belong to my car.

[TOTO]

Damn :(

Could have been one of those 4Wd that have bull bars...

[Owl]

very sad , surely theres a panelbeater on this site somewhere that can help you out.

I doubt it. Fucked is fucked and that's beyond cost effective to repair.

Sorry to hear trump-lady and I know it really sucks when some toe-rag does the hit & run!:angry2:

[Mom]

Shit Tania! That has got to really suck!

There is very little else in this world that gets my blood up than some scum damaging my vehicle and driving off without doing the decent thing.

I cant even offer anything constructive by way of advice love.

Sorry that happened love.

[Timber020]

I have no idea about cars or parts, I was thinking of just putting it on trade me. Its still warrented and rego for 3 months so someone who is good with cars may want it.....

I wouldnt know or have the time to break it down

Its weird actually too because I cant see any other color paint so Im thinking it was a high truck type and hit it with its bumper. There also doesnt seem to be any foreign stuff lying around that doesnt belong to my car.

No paint transfer is strange and for there to be no extra bits and for them to drive off is bizzare, its not a high hit, I think you were hit by an old ute or old kingswood/falcon etc. Not good!

[JimO]

probably another white car

[mynameis]

EDIT: I can't see any paint transfer on those photos - bit strange.



Bullbars mate, looks like a crash by an SUV of some sort or a vehicle which is high.

Not a high speed crash though, probably less than 60 k's an hour.

[Mully]

Bullbars mate, looks like a crash by an SUV of some sort or a vehicle which is high.

Not a high speed crash though, probably less than 60 k's an hour.

Certainly makes sense - something with a fair amount of momentum.

[mynameis]

There are some dogey ways of getting around it with insurance, I need not to suggest it though :shutup:

Repair looks like 3k upwards, most likely a write off, a nice TradeMe ad should get some attention and $$ hopefully.

[mynameis]

Karma is a mofo though, what goes around comes around, hopefully someday the prick will pay for it !

In the meantime here's some :hug:

[mossy1200]

The rim damage would indicate the driver will be visiting wheel alignment shop at some point.if its suv with bull bars it might not have damaged the body much but he/she will need the alignment sorted straight away.
Do some calls in the area as good chance its a local.

[trump-lady]

Awww thanks....much needed at the moment

[sinfull]

Bummer T/L, that has to suck ! Is there a driveway accross from the car ? Could almost think some one with a truck deck backed into it, or like someone said alloy bull bars perhaps !
someone with a car the same and panel beater/welding skills could fix it up pretty close but unfortunately i think your gonna get squat for it !

[hayd3n]

sorry to hear about the poor car

look around the wreakers for a crashed front end skidda and get a panelbeater to puta new rear on
worthy idea???

[Disco Dan]

Does not look like the car was traveling same way as yours was facing. Looks to me very much like a side on - like someone else mentioned with flatdeck reversing out of their drive.

For there to be no other debris or paint transfer it is most likely a commercial truck of some sort or possibly a heavy passenger vehicle with bullbars but I doubt it. Damage is too high up to be light passenger vehicle.

[Hinny]

Feel for you T.
Not liking your new house is an extra bummer.
Kia Kaha.

[Reckless]

Shameful intro to our area hope the scumbag hit his head bad.
No mention of a police report Trump lady. I hope you gave them a call thats a hit an run. The local Howick cops are pretty familiar with the area an they might spot a newly damaged vehicle if its anywhere around? Gossamer is a pretty busy street you might just get lucky??

Good luck anyway!

[howdamnhard]

Sorry about your car.Where those marks in the mud on the pavement there before your car was hit? Was the rust from the other vehicle or had you just waited a few days before you took the pics?I now keep my car parked inside after a similiar bad experience. I hate wankers that do such things. If your car is still driveable get a quote from a panelbeater. Then at least you can make an informed decision.
Thought it was your bike parked out there the other day I went past.Unfortuneately Gossamer is a fairly busy thoroughfair.

[MaxB]

Sorry to hear about the smash, that sucks.

You might try these guys in the club:

http://www.skylinesdownunder.com/index.php

A few fanatics in there who might need some parts.

[trump-lady]

Shameful intro to our area hope the scumbag hit his head bad.
No mention of a police report Trump lady. I hope you gave them a call thats a hit an run. The local Howick cops are pretty familiar with the area an they might spot a newly damaged vehicle if its anywhere around? Gossamer is a pretty busy street you might just get lucky??

Good luck anyway!

yeah called the cops and they didnt pick anyone up or see anything :(

The rust is because I took photos 4 days after

[Subike]

The thing that surprises me is that you left a skyline on the roadside over night and it did not get stolen!! Gone in 60 seconds here in ChCh.
subaru wrx's and skylines are some of the most common cars stolen in NZ.
Put it on trade me but with a $2000 reserve, you will get your money.
It would be like putting a MotoGuzi with a smashed front end up for sale.
It will create a lot of interest

[CookMySock]

He wouldn't have got far. Quickly drive around (somehow) and see if there and any parked-up cars within a few kilometers of you and get their rego.

edit: oh, that was days ago..

Steve

[stify]

bummer, looks like a right off though....hope it's still not parked on the road...you'll get a ticket just to top it off

put it on trade me, but i suggest deregistering it to stop another skyline getting stolen and having it's identity swapped.

[Reckless]

put it on trade me, but i suggest deregistering it to stop another skyline getting stolen and having it's identity swapped.

De-registering it will decrease its resale value hugely. Maybe take it off the road and the plates off it?

[Grahameeboy]

Ok guys I need some suggestions,

So last week, Thursday I moved to a new house and durring all the moving in and car loads of stuff I finished around 12.30am. I left my car on the road...

In front of a ped crossing light over the car and no bend, round about prob 100 feet away. No need for concern I thought.

So Friday I get up to go to work and some ASSHOLE has hit my car and just left. No note nadda just a pile of shit and a smashed up car. :(

Happened around 2-6am so Im sure it was a drunk. No skid marks s/he just smacked it and then drove off........


I check my insurance and no sorry you have third party and we would only cover if you had his details and he wasnt insured.

I know I know 3rd party prob wasnt the best but the car has an immobolizer, had its own secure park (at the old house) and its too late I dont need the lecture pwwwease.

So pretty much that was one hell of an expensive move and I dont have a car now.

So the car is still parked where it was hit.
Is rego and warrented and was an ex car, never had any problems.
Has lotsa gadgets like a remote starter, beeps when goes backwards, good stereo and I started the car with the remote starter and she fired up. The motor is good as it was side rear ended.......

Do I put it on trademe?
If so how much?
Is it worth trying to fix it?

Suggestions welcome

</pI would do some flyers and give them to all the panelbeaters you can...contact Turners in case they deal with the other guys write off as this is likely too.Easy enough to do an e-mail merge etcTell the Police...never know they may come across a car with damage.You never know.

[Grahameeboy]

De-registering it will decrease its resale value hugely. Maybe take it off the road and the plates off it?

LTSA have strict rules so may need to be sold as deregistered anyway

[trump-lady]

I think you guys are right, looks like someone from accross the road backed out and hit it. Trouble is obviously they dont want to say anything so how can I prove it. Theres one car there now and no damamge and chances are if it was them they are not going to leave it where I can see it. Neighbour said he heard it happen around 4am but didnt see anything. Shall I call the cops and ask them to go over and say a witness saw them?

[Disco Dan]

I think you guys are right, looks like someone from accross the road backed out and hit it. Trouble is obviously they dont want to say anything so how can I prove it. Theres one car there now and no damamge and chances are if it was them they are not going to leave it where I can see it. Neighbour said he heard it happen around 4am but didnt see anything. Shall I call the cops and ask them to go over and say a witness saw them?

Well that would bring the total number of witnesses up to... um.. one. So yeah... I would.

[trump-lady]

Well that would bring the total number of witnesses up to... um.. one. So yeah... I would.

NO he didnt see it I was thinking of Just saying that to get the cops out. Or going over myself and saying look.........neighbour saw you do it ...fess up

But neighbour just Heard it didnt see who did it

but looking at impact...yes def a strong possibility
would explain why no paint to as they woulda cliped it with their bumper

[ManDownUnder]

I think you guys are right, looks like someone from accross the road backed out and hit it. Trouble is obviously they dont want to say anything so how can I prove it. Theres one car there now and no damamge and chances are if it was them they are not going to leave it where I can see it. Neighbour said he heard it happen around 4am but didnt see anything. Shall I call the cops and ask them to go over and say a witness saw them?

Yes (but let 'em know they heard it, not saw it). That what the cops are for. It might take a while but they'll have a note on their files at the very least and when they do get around to it the recorded series of incidents and data associated with it will be reasonably complete

[trump-lady]

so I just went and had a look, theres a SUV parked in the garage. They have cardboard up on the windows so you cant see in but I found a wee hole.........suspect

[trump-lady]

called police, they will "come out maybe" when they can

[imdying]

Start with the police, they might have come a cropper somewhere else on the same night with a bit of luck, hopefully bad enough to warrant the police turning up. You probably know what colour car hit it, as it'll have transfered paint.

[bogan]

so I just went and had a look, theres a SUV parked in the garage. They have cardboard up on the windows so you cant see in but I found a wee hole.........suspect

definetely sounds a little suss, best of luck with nabbing the pricks. And it sounds like you may have some dishonest neighbours, best insure those bikes are locked up tight.

[mynameis]

No point speculating Lady you don't have the facts.

[trump-lady]

ok so I stalked another police station and apparently there may be a witness......she ran a check on suspicious behaviour and there was a report but she wont tell me exactly what.

said to go make a statement to the coppers and said....... tell them why you think it was the neighbour

not over yet!

[Reckless]

said to go make a statement to the coppers and said....... tell them why you think it was the neighbour

not over yet!

Hard for me to think it was the neighbour. Shivers if it was me I'd NEVER say I'd heard anything. I'd just keep a low profile.
But good luck with it the Howick cops will get lucky hopefully!!!!

[oldrider]

Looking at your pics the tracks in the mud suggest that some one uses that place to turn on a regular basis, then you park there one night! :doh:

Shift your car and watch for habits to resume. :2guns: PS: You didn't hear anything??????

[ready4whatever]

holey shit mate. suprized if they got very far as the front crumbles alot more than the rear of a car, thought the radiator might be fuct

[mynameis]

Looking at your pics the tracks in the mud suggest that some one uses that place to turn on a regular basis, then you park there one night! :doh:

Shift your car and watch for habits to resume. :2guns: PS: You didn't hear anything??????

Either that or could also be a one off, someone half parking on the grass half on the road.

Remain neutral and open though you can't assume or accuse anybody till you get the facts, in case it wasn't the neighbours but some random drunk.

[trump-lady]

ok so it was my first night in this house and was dark so I didnt see anything unusual bout parking there BUT

I HAVE THE BASTARD!!!!!!!!!

Just went to make a formal statement and the housewatch guy at the police station confirmed there was a witness who took the rego number. Def my car...white skyline on Gossamer drive was hit.

BUT... they wont tell me anything till they investigate because its criminal now due to him not reporting.

After 2 weeks I can request the file and get the rego name and the witness report

THEN maybe Ill either get his insurance to pay or if hes uninsured mine will pay some

THANK fuck for the person who reported!!!!!

[Hinny]

Whoa! what a piece of luck.
Beauty of being on a busy street.
We live in a dead end street. Of probably 100 car break-ins we have yet to have anyone see anything!

[Reckless]

THANK fuck for the person who reported!!!!!

Us Howick people are like that!!! Great news Trumpy!!!

[steve_t]

Yeah! Sweet!! The perp probably didn't report it as they were hideously drunk at the time. Great that the witness reported it to the cops. For once, justice will prevail!! :sunny:

[trump-lady]

Us Howick people are like that!!! Great news Trumpy!!!


well not quite over yet,

If he has insurance Im good I guess
If he doesnt mine will pay 4000 (better than what I had before the report)

Hopefully he does and he fesses up when the police get em

Gotta wait two weeks......... will update and name and shame!

[trump-lady]

on another note theres heaps of bikes around here.

I started commuting to the city....bit hectic with lane merges on 10 and wtf coming home around 430pm...... is it better to take elerslie panmure home?

[The Stranger]

ok so it was my first night in this house and was dark so I didnt see anything unusual bout parking there BUT

I HAVE THE BASTARD!!!!!!!!!

Just went to make a formal statement and the housewatch guy at the police station confirmed there was a witness who took the rego number. Def my car...white skyline on Gossamer drive was hit.

BUT... they wont tell me anything till they investigate because its criminal now due to him not reporting.

After 2 weeks I can request the file and get the rego name and the witness report

THEN maybe Ill either get his insurance to pay or if hes uninsured mine will pay some

THANK fuck for the person who reported!!!!!

My car was parked on the road outside a party. A car hit my car and drove off. The following driver saw it, got the rego and came into the party and found me. Damn good of him I must say. As we were inspecting the damage the neighbour across the road came over and confirmed the rego plate.

I go straight to the Police station and report it. They lift a pain sample there and then.

No problem right?
Wrong!
The guy denied it and no one could confirm who was actually driving - none of the witnesses actually saw the driver such that they could identify him.

He got off. I handed the detail I had to my insurers and they sorted out my damage, but the guy walked without a charge.

You may not be out of the woods yet.

[trump-lady]

My car was parked on the road outside a party. A car hit my car and drove off. The following driver saw it, got the rego and came into the party and found me. Damn good of him I must say. As we were inspecting the damage the neighbour across the road came over and confirmed the rego plate.

I go straight to the Police station and report it. They lift a pain sample there and then.

No problem right?
Wrong!
The guy denied it and no one could confirm who was actually driving - none of the witnesses actually saw the driver such that they could identify him.

He got off. I handed the detail I had to my insurers and they sorted out my damage, but the guy walked without a charge.

You may not be out of the woods yet.



arggghhhh that blows.....

did you get his address?

rego equals address at post office

then its on

[PirateJafa]

No problem right?
Wrong!
The guy denied it and no one could confirm who was actually driving - none of the witnesses actually saw the driver such that they could identify him.

Why didn't they serve
a request for the identity of driver (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=103056) notice? They don't ID the driver, then chase up the registered owner.

Responsibility is a forgotten concept for too many people today.

[Owl]

At least there is some hope in sight trump-lady.

I hope you don't mind, but I took the liberty of e-mailing one of your pics to my boss for basic damage assessment. His estimate was a fraction more than my best guess ($5000), but he reckons about $5300 to repair.

Best of luck nailing this asshole!!!:niceone:

[chanceyy]

hey Tania

its not uncommon, happened to one of the woman i work with and her new car, was at her partners house & person across the road backed into her car, the neighbours spotted it happening & told her

anyhow she got them good & they ended up paying to get it fixed :clap:

[The Stranger]

arggghhhh that blows.....

did you get his address?

rego equals address at post office

then its on

It was insured. No need for me to get stressed.
Sucked, but not really my problem in the end.

[Jizah]

So anymore news on this? Good read.

[Okey Dokey]

Just saw this, man what rotten luck for you. Sent some "feel better" bling your way!:sunny:

Oops, just saw post #59- hope you can get some $$$!

[ready4whatever]

damn supermarket trolleys eh?

[howdamnhard]

So did you get your car sorted out? I rode past the other day and noticed it was'nt there anymore? Hope the outcome was a good one for you.

[St_Gabriel]

Neighbour said he heard it happen around 4am but didnt see anything. Shall I call the cops and ask them to go over and say a witness saw them?

Ok, so it might be my "small town values" but wtf, heard it and didnt check for himself and/or the neighbours. I cant fathom people turning a blind eye (or should that be ear???) to something so obviously wrong. Sounds like your neighbour (who heard it) might be as big as arsehole as the perp.

[shafty]

Just saw this - real sorry to read about your bad run and and sending great Karma your way. Chin up Mate :sunny:

[trump-lady]

So did you get your car sorted out? I rode past the other day and noticed it was'nt there anymore? Hope the outcome was a good one for you.


I have not replied because Im so angered at the stupidity of people........

So I listed on Trademe, then insurance said I must not sell it till investigation was finished.

Cops told me wait two weeks then request the file

So I called and got told no investigation has been done. After multiple phone calls and being given the run around I was told......

Oh yeah we were meant to call you. As it happens we didnt check when we had the witness report. Turns out the witness actually wrote your number plate down and when we called her she couldnt remember the person who hit your cars number plate. All we know is it was a black ute. So when you were told we had a rego number that was correct but we have since discovered its yours and there for have not investigated.

Now wtf when you witness a car hitting another and leaving would you TAKE THE REGO OF THE CAR HIT????

Like I wouldnt fuckin know my car had been hit. WTF is the rational behind that? What makes a person say to them selfs....omg he just did a hit and run....quick let me write down the damage cars number plate and report that tot he police!

I mean wtf is wrong with poeple.......

Needless to say I relisted on Trade me
Got 800
Bought a dunga I hate and Im still getting used to winding down my window, listening to static on the radio and turning a key to lock the car :(

I doubt my single status will change as my hopes of a drive by pickup are very slim in my new-old car.

But so is life and I guess Im fortunate I had enough to get some new wheels and lesson learnt

Even my new-old dunga has full insurance......

[trump-lady]

Just saw this - real sorry to read about your bad run and and sending great Karma your way. Chin up Mate :sunny:

cheers shafty....

[imdying]

You've still gotta pink Trumpy though :D That's something a girl can smile about :yes:

[chef]

wow dam drunk driver for sure how could you hit that

[trump-lady]

You've still gotta pink Trumpy though :D That's something a girl can smile about :yes:

for realz....but cause I had to buy a new car her regos overdue and her cracked fairing will have ta stay for a while :(