Friday, March 26, 2010 - 02:54 pm, by: David Henderson(Hendo)
Hey Guys and Gals
I recently noticed some damage on my Soarer and I was quite pissed off. There is a chunk of paint off my my front left 1/4 panel, consistent with a door being opened into it. the paint that was left on my car is white.
I didn't think much off it until I realised that the car that parks next to me at work is a white Hilux, the company car of a workmate. I checked the door of this car and it has a 5mm chunk of paint missing at almost the same height of the damage on the Soarer, the same height it would have been 2 months ago before I raised it so my front lip would clear an average gutter.
Now here's my conundrum. This workmate is the person responsible for my training and general progression in the company. The car is a company car, and even though it won't financially affect him, he's the kind of guy who thinks claiming overtime is being "greedy" and he may react badly to my admission.
As well, my workplace is quite volatile because of a recent take over and I'm not sure if it's worth mentioning for fear of being ostracized.
So I'm wondering, bring it up or let it go? I'm guessing the cost of the repairs would be $300ish
Dan McColl Goo Roo Victoria (The Nazi State) Active V8 and the Beast.
Friday, March 26, 2010 - 07:04 pm, by: Dan McColl(Hoon)
$10 for a little can of touch up paint??
Only you can know of possible repercussions and what not of making a claim.
Other option is just go straight to your insurance company, make the claim through them, give the name and rego no of the guy who did it, and let the insurance deal with it. might keep you out of the loop enough.
If it was me, I'd go up to the guy and ask him WTF. Ask him why he never bothered to mention to you that he smashed the side of your car., that's just me, though.
Friday, March 26, 2010 - 07:27 pm, by: Tim Ross(Retox)
Fcuk the company. Assuming that he did this and didnt have the common decency to inform you is the work of pond slime, the type I wouldnt want to be working for anyways
Man up, confront them about it saying your not too happy. You are well within your rights to assert yourself on this and shouldnt have to tolerate it.
It really does suck...and he sounds like a fcukwit ~BUT~ I think the point is;
Is this guy likely to be your "boss" for an extended period of time? If so, given the size of the damage, for your own sake, you may have to eat it. Also, is it REALLY worth an insurance claim and making a fuss if it makes your work life hard? Think about how much crap you're willing to put up with for $300
Touchup paint will fix that and if you blend it right, it will be pretty much undetectable.
Joshua Rao Goo Roo WA JZZ30 vvti auto GT-L, JZZ30 vvti turbo BLK on BLK manual, V8 UZZ31 (being wrecked), Legnum VR4
Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 08:22 am, by: Matthew Sharpe(Madmatt)
I don't think you have enough evidence to "prove" it was him. He could just deny it and without witnesses there is nothing you could do. Not worth rocking the boat I think, you will end up with no payout and a hostile workmate.
Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 09:24 am, by: Matthew Sharpe(Madmatt)
Dave Hart wrote on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 12:12 pm:
Hey Matt, I think I just passed you at the Beerescourt lights around 13:50hrs today. Gave you a Queen Mum wave too.
Didn't spot you I'm afraid! I was getting some hardware from Bunnings to build my wife a work bench (usual Saturday afternoon stuff). I'll pay more attention next time!
Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 02:14 pm, by: George Lu(Lux)
Been working for a insurance company for a long time. I would recommend to buy a $10 touch up paint. If you take it further with your manager, it's not going to get anywhere. His insurance company would ask you Questions such as.
Did you see his door hit your car? Did you boss see his door hit your car? Did a independent witness see his door hit your car? if you can't answer yes to any of the above, you'll get nowhere.
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