i got hit-HELP!!

[Cunnos]

two weeks after getting the 40th anniversary, some old lady hit me in the parking lot. My car was parked, i was not in it, and she basically pulled in and scrapped/damaged the entire left side of the car!!!!!!!! My question is, do i have to take it back to Nissan and get it painted/fixed there (isnt it some custom paint that NIssan used???)))) Or do i take it to a local body dealer, obviously a guy i know???? PLEASE HELP, im so pissed right now!!!! who hits a parked car???????

[SoCal 370Z]

The best body you can find that uses only genuine Nissan replacement parts.

[NYBladeZ]

that's why I park far far away. Sure it draws extra attention since you're the only car that far, but throw in a gps tracking device and you should be ok. Take it to Nissan, 40th's have a special color I doubt anyone will be able to properly color match...good luck.

[Cunnos]

Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

that's why I park far far away. Sure it draws extra attention since you're the only car that far, but throw in a gps tracking device and you should be ok. Take it to Nissan, 40th's have a special color I doubt anyone will be able to properly color match...good luck.

Thanks guys, i did park far away, im freaking out right now, need beer, errgghhhh

[steveg78]

Originally Posted by Cunnos

Thanks guys, i did park far away, im freaking out right now, need beer, errgghhhh

I feel bad for you bro but from the looks of it, you are in the "thick" of it in that lot. I mean by far away like the other guy said that means NO MANS LAND. I will not even park in any normal spot in a parking lot. If I can't get a spot with at least 2+ cars on each side I will not even park it. Call me OCD but the parking lot is where most of your BS damage happens. It's just downright ridiculous for someone to hit a car in a parking lot. You have a parked car and the driver has all the time in the world to stop and check the positioning of their vehicle. I would probably be in jail for beating that old lady's face in. Fvckin' unreal man. I hope it all works out for you.

[Trips]

Sorry to hear that.
Have the Dealers Body Shop fix it.

[DaveyG]

You don't need to take the car back to the dealer if you dont want to. Any trusted bodyshop can get the paint.

[Devlin C]

Originally Posted by DaveyG

You don't need to take the car back to the dealer if you dont want to. Any trusted bodyshop can get the paint.

I agree any reputable body shop can make the color the car. Your car has ( ALL CARS HAVE) a paint code on them, that code is the paint formula for mixing that color! Just so you know, when they are painted at the factory the paint used is usually the lowest bidder. For example Nissan may use DuPont for a year or two then Sikkens may out bid DuPont and Nissan may use Sikkens for a few years. The only good thing about the factory paint is how it is cured compared to the way it is cured in the body shop! All so when they make a color such as silver or red or white even the factory may have several color variances of the same paint code there for you would have to custom make the formula to match a vehicle! At that point the paint code is just a starting point. Good luck on getting your car fixed!

[Xan]

Dude that sucks!

Did anything get damaged that is something you would want aftermarket?
A nice bumper or something?

Also make sure you claim money for loss in value, as you had a brand new car and it will now be a repaired car. Maybe put that towards some other fun goodies to make you feel better.

For now, nothing you can do about, so go get a drink!

[Vegasboricua]

[Cunnos]

Originally Posted by Xan

Dude that sucks!

Did anything get damaged that is something you would want aftermarket?
A nice bumper or something?

Also make sure you claim money for loss in value, as you had a brand new car and it will now be a repaired car. Maybe put that towards some other fun goodies to make you feel better.

For now, nothing you can do about, so go get a drink!

Ive never heard of claiming a loss in value? Do i just tell my insurance company?? Ill ask my insurance dealer tomorrow........ehhhhh my poor Z....

[>135I]

Sorry to hear about your bad luck but I know how you feel. I also park away from everyone but always come back to the car to find someone parked right next to it.

[pauley]

That happened to me last year at work. Chick hit my parked car,left the scene,no note,good samaritan saw her and told me license plate#.She claimed she did'nt realize she hit anything when cops went to her home.

People really don't know how to drive.

[Zsteve]

are you going thru your insurance company? If so they may recommend shops they deal with.

[PapoZalsa]

Check with your insurance company and check around. The dealer might have a crappy body shop.

Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

Take it to Nissan, 40th's have a special color I doubt anyone will be able to properly color match...good luck.

That is why the car has a color code....