I was backing out of my drive Sat. night and I bumped a truck. It was a friends or employee of the neighbors. They always have cars parked there and everywhere else. It was too late to knock on the door. I stoped and checked his vehicle. I didn't see anything . I returened 5 min later and still nobody came out. I know they were up. People come and go at late hours all the time. He is over there again and parked furthur back. I hope I didn't damage his truck! Should I at least go place a note on his car? This is killing me! On top of it --we just moved in 6 months ago.
2007-02-27 01:41:26 · 10 answers · asked by floatnfun 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Melissa, follow and listen to that voice inside you which is your "ruling conscience". This is obviously an important trait of yours and do what is proper. You will wipe this guilt away and not only that, you will be viewed as a lady of integrity by the parties involved and that goes a long way with people.
If you don't see damage on your vehicle, chances are there is no damage to their vehicle. However; regardless if there is or not, your honesty will go far above and beyond any minor damge if there is any.
Just be honest, and tell them what happened, and how you feel bad about it and apologize. Also; since you just moved in 6 months ago, it will let them know they have an honest and conscientious neighbor that cares and is responsible. This could be the foundation for a great friendship if not a great neighbor relationship.
Believe me, great things will grow from this positively. You will most likely gain neighbors that keep an eye out on your home and be the first to lend a hand if you need assistance with something.
The world needs more people like you and this is how it is planted and grows from just honesty and accountability. However; until you make the amends and do what is proper, the issue still exists. Just have faith in your fellow man as they will in turn be able to say they have the same faith in you.
2007-02-27 02:43:29 · answer #1 · answered by The Sylvan Wizard 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You KNOW what you should do, otherwise you wouldn't have asked the question.
My suggestion; take a look at the vehicle you hit in broad daylight. If there's no damage, then forget about it. If there is, report it.
You could open up a whole can of worms if the vehicle is undamaged and you make a big deal about it. (They may blame you for other damage on other vehicles you had nothing to do with.)
2007-02-27 02:16:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, go over there while it's light out or take a flashlight and look.
If no damage then you're okay. If you want to tell him you bumped it for your own piece of mind, go ahead.
Be more careful in the future. If you don't like backing out at night, back your car up in your driveway, so you can drive straight out the next time.
2007-02-27 01:57:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Next time you see the truck there, leave a note on the windscreen explaining, apologising and giving your house number should the owner want to speak to you about it.
Offering to pay to fix any damage would be a nice thought too.
2007-02-27 01:50:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 01:53:23 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your car insurance agent and ask him/her what you should do.
You may admit to a bump and end up paying for a lot more damage than you actually did.
2007-02-27 01:58:51 · answer #6 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go now and own up to it. See if there is any damage and be willing to pay for the repair.
2007-02-27 01:44:29 · answer #7 · answered by thankyou "iana" 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
supose it was your truck? Be care full if there is damage ask for three estimates.
2007-02-27 01:52:38 · answer #8 · answered by Grand pa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there was no damage then I say forget about it.
2007-02-27 02:24:10 · answer #9 · answered by kissybertha 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
a note would be much appreciated
do the right thing
2007-02-27 01:44:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋