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I was backing out of my garage and my dad's minivan was parked next to me and i was reversing straight out until i turned a lil and i hit his van.. nothingr eally happened to the van but my x got messed up a lil. its a minor dent towards the left front side panel next to the hood and im going to have to go to the stealer to see what he can do for me... ill post pics later. but i hope he can just pull out the dent and everything will be alright but now i hear some weird noise when i start the car but idk ill keep you guys posted.. my parents are gonna kill me lol. i probably cant drive the car for a while now... and i just got my license last thursday some luck i have i think i got jinxed cuz of jealous friends and stuff...:tsk:

Don't think of yourself as jinxed, think of it as a cautionary lesson in the physics of sheetmetal. It can all be fixed.

Sorry to hear that, Amit. Good luck, and keep us posted.

Juan

Sorry to hear about your accident, but there's no need to invoke the F word. This board is not overly sensitive, but there seems to be a consensus that we want to keep this board safe and user friendly.

Don't go to the stealer - they'll charge you BMW labor rates to do the repairs. Seek out a quality independent body shop and make sure they are able to match the black sapphire paint.

sorry about that i edited it and removed the f word. yea or maybe im going to try to report it on the insurance as hit and run i dont know it is up to my parents. all i know is im def not allowed to drive it for a while.. thanks for the confidence booster.

p.s does any one know of a good quality body shop around NJ.

Thanks Amit. I'm as foul-mouthed as anyone I know, but this is probably the nicest board I've been on ever. People here are very laid back and respectful.

Somebody help out Amit with a good body shop.

Hit and run?!? From your driveway?? Call the insurance company, tell them what happened, and get it fixed. OR, don't call them, and pay to have it fixed.

Juan

Amit...reporting an accident as a hit and run when it is not is called insurance fraud....tread carefully, young grasshopper......

if i told the insurance company the truth would they pay a little for it or would they just not be able to do anything.. and my insurance will probably go up if they pay for it right ? ...idk im new to the insurance thing and all just recieved my license.... thanks guys

Yes, your premiums may go up... You're better off paying for it without involving the insurance company.

mdk is right, by the way, insurance fraud is FAR, FAR worse than higher insurance premiums, and can include jail time. Don't do it. Good luck.

Juan