Supposedly hit a clients car last night.

What kind of damage was it? IF you hit it the damage would have to be a small dent or scratch on the doors or fenders, and at a hight that matches the appliances. If the damage is anywhere the appliance cant hit the guy is BSing you obviously. Id go and have a look anyways. And tell the guy you want it sent to a shop of your choice to get a quote, along with his quote. Also Tell him you want it all documented, with pictures and in writing what kind of damage was done. Perfectly reasonable for you to ask for that info. Make it alot of work for him to get any cash from you. He may get annoyed and not wanna deal with BS and drop it, especially if hes made up the whole incident.

Iv seen people try and claim that we did stuff to their cars while towing it. We had a guy we towed for a DUI call and say we scratched his cars trunk lid with the magnetic tail lights. First off, we have a friggin flat bed, no need to have them. Second, we dont even own a set of mag lights. So my dad being the good business owner says "ok bring it up at this time and we will have a look." Guy agrees. Never shows. my dad knows he didnt do any sort of damage, calls him up and let him know how he really felt Guy was from hours away, playing at the casino and wasnt a customer of ours nor would he know anyone that would come to us, so my dad wasnt afrade to tell him off. I hate people who try and get a free ride.

Originally Posted by jord0690

What kind of damage was it? IF you hit it the damage would have to be a small dent or scratch on the doors or fenders, and at a hight that matches the appliances. If the damage is anywhere the appliance cant hit the guy is BSing you obviously. Id go and have a look anyways. And tell the guy you want it sent to a shop of your choice to get a quote, along with his quote. Also Tell him you want it all documented, with pictures and in writing what kind of damage was done. Perfectly reasonable for you to ask for that info. Make it alot of work for him to get any cash from you. He may get annoyed and not wanna deal with BS and drop it, especially if hes made up the whole incident.

Iv seen people try and claim that we did stuff to their cars while towing it. We had a guy we towed for a DUI call and say we scratched his cars trunk lid with the magnetic tail lights. First off, we have a friggin flat bed, no need to have them. Second, we dont even own a set of mag lights. So my dad being the good business owner says "ok bring it up at this time and we will have a look." Guy agrees. Never shows. my dad knows he didnt do any sort of damage, calls him up and let him know how he really felt Guy was from hours away, playing at the casino and wasnt a customer of ours nor would he know anyone that would come to us, so my dad wasnt afrade to tell him off. I hate people who try and get a free ride.

Pretty sucky situation to be in. It would be hard for me to accept them accusing you without any witnesses.

Going along with the repair may be the right thing to do, but if he has no evidence that it was you, and you know it was not you then
why should you have to do anything, but deny it happening?

It is kind of stupid accusations can be thrown around without any witnesses, and then you end up with a bill for something you did not
even cause.

Hell the person you picked up the junk from could have hit the car while he was bringing it out, and then blamed it on you.


Pretty sad situation. If they had no witnesses, and I know for a fact it was not me... I would just tell him you did not do it and let it go.

At the very least... if you do go and talk with the neighbor start taking pictures, ask for his insurance, drivers license, and put a little indirect pressure on him to drop the issue. Talk to him about filing a police report for the incident. See if he chickens out.

I have had this happen before (fender bender), and the biggest mistake you could make is claiming you are at fault.