Garage door closed on my car :(

nthanos330i · 11-13-2016, 04:50 PM

I park at a garage in downtown La Jolla because on campus parking is crapy and I don't use my car on the week days anyways. Well today I went to drop my car off, and the garage door to the structure malfunctioned and closed on my car. An employee witnessed the event and even they said that the garage closed out of nowhere (it was open for a good minute before I began to pull in and is not on a timer, an employee has to work it with an opener). Anyways I'm thinking the roof has to be repainted, and the antenna got pretty scraped up as well.

UPDATE: The estimate is around $1,200 to take the roof down to bare metal and repaint it. By the time I sent over the estimate, the parking garage had already contacted their department that deals with things of this nature. I was told I will receive a call in the next few days, so overall everything seems like it will work out fine.

princelybug · 11-13-2016, 05:17 PM

I'd have to go

on them. Since you have an eyewitness, are they willing to repair it for you?

If not, and you're short on cash, you could always wrap the roof for cheap and no one will be able to tell.

nthanos330i · 11-13-2016, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by princelybug

I'd have to go

on them. Since you have an eyewitness, are they willing to repair it for you?

If not, and you're short on cash, you could always wrap the roof for cheap and no one will be able to tell.

It'll go through their insurance or mine one way or another. My deductible is fairly low, so if I have to pay for it myself I will even though I would rather not. However, they seemed very willing to make it right. And trust me, it was hard to remain calm

tdavis42 · 11-13-2016, 07:41 PM

Hope you got the employee's name and employee # if he has one. They should cover it and if not you can go the long painful route of taking them to court. Either way good luck and that sucks!

nthanos330i · 11-13-2016, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tdavis42

Hope you got the employee's name and employee # if he has one. They should cover it and if not you can go the long painful route of taking them to court. Either way good luck and that sucks!

Yeah I see the same employee every weekend when I take my car out. I don't think they will try to fight it (at least I hope not).

patents · 11-13-2016, 09:52 PM

Why would you claim it on your insurance and subject yourself to potential rate increases? Only do that if the garage doesn't come through.

nthanos330i · 11-13-2016, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by patents

Why would you claim it on your insurance and subject yourself to potential rate increases? Only do the if the garage doesn't come through.

I know, their insurance should cover it. I'm not too worried I was basically trying to say I'm getting it fixed one way or another. I already had to put a claim in earlier this year when someone pulled a hit and run on my rear bumper so I'm not looking to put in another claim.

fazman · 11-13-2016, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nthanos330i

I park at a garage in downtown La Jolla because on campus parking is crapy and I don't use my car on the week days anyways. Well today I went to drop my car off, and the garage door to the structure malfunctioned and closed on my car. An employee witnessed the event and even they said that the garage closed out of nowhere (it was open for a good minute before I began to pull in and is not on a timer, an employee has to work it with an opener). Anyways I'm thinking the roof has to be repainted, and the antenna got pretty scraped up as well.

How about a carbon fiber vinyl roof wrap FTW! pocket the money and call it a day

nthanos330i · 11-13-2016, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by fazman

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Originally Posted by nthanos330i

I park at a garage in downtown La Jolla because on campus parking is crapy and I don't use my car on the week days anyways. Well today I went to drop my car off, and the garage door to the structure malfunctioned and closed on my car. An employee witnessed the event and even they said that the garage closed out of nowhere (it was open for a good minute before I began to pull in and is not on a timer, an employee has to work it with an opener). Anyways I'm thinking the roof has to be repainted, and the antenna got pretty scraped up as well.

How about a carbon fiber vinyl roof wrap FTW! pocket the money and call it a day

But I'll know it's underneath and never sleep at night lol.

TailgatingBMW · 11-14-2016, 01:12 PM

It's on them. You have an eyewitness. You can sue if they're bitching about paying.

nthanos330i · 11-14-2016, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TailgatingBMW

It's on them. You have an eyewitness. You can sue if they're bitching about paying.

Currently getting an estimate and then I'll call them later today. I put up a hard fight, but I'll keep the thread updated.

John 070 · 11-14-2016, 01:55 PM

da** that s****.....it'll get fixed, though. Yesterday, I took the Lexus to the football game, and when I came back a drunk dude was in the process of falling on the hood....his buddy actually prevented it although beer got poured on it, no damage....can't make this **** up, but that's the NFL for you....

nthanos330i · 11-14-2016, 01:56 PM

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da** that s****.....it'll get fixed, though. Yesterday, I took the Lexus to the football game, and when I came back a drunk dude was in the process of falling on the hood....his buddy actually prevented it although beer got poured on it, no damage....

I hate it when people disrespect other people's property. Especially cars --people don't realize how sensitive paint actually is!

John 070 · 11-14-2016, 02:06 PM

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I hate it when people disrespect other people's property. Especially cars --people don't realize how sensitive paint actually is!

WTF I just found this online.....I did rinse it maybe I better take a better look

Re: someone spilled beer on my car!

I have actually seen what spilled beer than is left on a car too long can do to the paint from my days at Lexus. You will really want to wash it as soon as possible, and if needed, clay. Trust me on this one, it isn't pretty.

nthanos330i · 11-14-2016, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

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Originally Posted by nthanos330i

I hate it when people disrespect other people's property. Especially cars --people don't realize how sensitive paint actually is!

WTF I just found this online.....I did rinse it maybe I better take a better look

Re: someone spilled beer on my car!

I have actually seen what spilled beer than is left on a car too long can do to the paint from my days at Lexus. You will really want to wash it as soon as possible, and if needed, clay. Trust me on this one, it isn't pretty.

That's scary... just got the estimate for my roof, it'll be around $1,200 to take it down to the metal and repaint.... expected to be gone 4 days.

tdavis42 · 11-14-2016, 04:44 PM

Ouch!! $1200 if it was anymore they might have just totalled the car.

Teufel_Hunden · 11-15-2016, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by nthanos330i

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Originally Posted by John 070

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Originally Posted by nthanos330i

I hate it when people disrespect other people's property. Especially cars --people don't realize how sensitive paint actually is!

WTF I just found this online.....I did rinse it maybe I better take a better look

Re: someone spilled beer on my car!

I have actually seen what spilled beer than is left on a car too long can do to the paint from my days at Lexus. You will really want to wash it as soon as possible, and if needed, clay. Trust me on this one, it isn't pretty.

That's scary... just got the estimate for my roof, it'll be around $1,200 to take it down to the metal and repaint.... expected to be gone 4 days.

If it's not dented, just wrap it.

nthanos330i · 11-15-2016, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tdavis42

Ouch!! $1200 if it was anymore they might have just totalled the car.

I doubt it, the blue book is still around 9/10k

nthanos330i · 11-15-2016, 11:56 AM

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If it's not dented, just wrap it.

I could and then maybe pick up the Performance Exhaust, but then I'll know the damage is there and if I want to sell the car at some point I'll have something to fix.

BeastMode335i · 11-15-2016, 02:14 PM

Depending on how deep those scratches and scuffs are, you'd definitely notice them even with it wrapped btw..

nthanos330i · 11-15-2016, 02:15 PM

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Depending on how deep those scratches and scuffs are, you'd definitely notice them even with it wrapped btw..

That's what I was thinking. The body shop said they are taking the roof down to bare metal and the repainting.

Wolf 335 · 11-15-2016, 02:22 PM

I really hope you're not going through insurance for this.

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nthanos330i Second Lieutenant 59 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Sport 6MT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Reseda, CA iTrader: (0)	Garage door closed on my car :( I park at a garage in downtown La Jolla because on campus parking is crapy and I don't use my car on the week days anyways. Well today I went to drop my car off, and the garage door to the structure malfunctioned and closed on my car. An employee witnessed the event and even they said that the garage closed out of nowhere (it was open for a good minute before I began to pull in and is not on a timer, an employee has to work it with an opener). Anyways I'm thinking the roof has to be repainted, and the antenna got pretty scraped up as well. UPDATE: The estimate is around $1,200 to take the roof down to bare metal and repaint it. By the time I sent over the estimate, the parking garage had already contacted their department that deals with things of this nature. I was told I will receive a call in the next few days, so overall everything seems like it will work out fine. Attached Images Last edited by nthanos330i; 11-14-2016 at 04:40 PM..
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1706 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	da that s.....it'll get fixed, though. Yesterday, I took the Lexus to the football game, and when I came back a drunk dude was in the process of falling on the hood....his buddy actually prevented it although beer got poured on it, no damage....can't make this ** up, but that's the NFL for you....
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