Came back to my car this evening and Every Panel Scratched
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Gutted for you mate. I had mine keyed outside my parents one night. Came back to it with zigzagged key marks for about 12" over the rear quarter.
IME, the little moments where someone pulls out in front of you or doesn't give way at traffic calming to villages etc where one would normally call the other driver a cock seem to come back to bite you. They note the car (if it is relatively rare) or the reg and "get you" the next time they see the car stationary or by luck see where your journey ends and come back later.
I now try to think the s
tty remarks in my head instead of getting in to anything which can get more serious.
Back to the bodyshop, I used to have a policy with Elephant and you could ask that they send it to a bodyshop of your choice, though I assume there's some sort of catch with that though. Phone and ask.
Hope you get it back to A1 nick. Lovely car, a shame to see it like that.
IME, the little moments where someone pulls out in front of you or doesn't give way at traffic calming to villages etc where one would normally call the other driver a cock seem to come back to bite you. They note the car (if it is relatively rare) or the reg and "get you" the next time they see the car stationary or by luck see where your journey ends and come back later.
I now try to think the s
tty remarks in my head instead of getting in to anything which can get more serious.Back to the bodyshop, I used to have a policy with Elephant and you could ask that they send it to a bodyshop of your choice, though I assume there's some sort of catch with that though. Phone and ask.
Hope you get it back to A1 nick. Lovely car, a shame to see it like that.
LandingSpot said:
IME, the little moments where someone pulls out in front of you or doesn't give way at traffic calming to villages etc where one would normally call the other driver a cock seem to come back to bite you. They note the car (if it is relatively rare) or the reg and "get you" the next time they see the car stationary or by luck see where your journey ends and come back later.
Do you really believe that to be true? I can't see it tbh.Morba said:
LandingSpot said:
IME, the little moments where someone pulls out in front of you or doesn't give way at traffic calming to villages etc where one would normally call the other driver a cock seem to come back to bite you. They note the car (if it is relatively rare) or the reg and "get you" the next time they see the car stationary or by luck see where your journey ends and come back later.
Do you really believe that to be true? I can't see it tbh.I may be a little paranoid having experienced the OP's issue, but why wouldn't it happen? Sure people vandalise vehicles for fun, but from the number of people you hear of who follow really close with general cock-like behaviour, there is a malicious streak in more people than you'd think.
Regardless, I'd rather not risk it.
Morba said:
LandingSpot said:
IME, the little moments where someone pulls out in front of you or doesn't give way at traffic calming to villages etc where one would normally call the other driver a cock seem to come back to bite you. They note the car (if it is relatively rare) or the reg and "get you" the next time they see the car stationary or by luck see where your journey ends and come back later.
Do you really believe that to be true? I can't see it tbh.BalhamBadger said:
Morba said:
LandingSpot said:
IME, the little moments where someone pulls out in front of you or doesn't give way at traffic calming to villages etc where one would normally call the other driver a cock seem to come back to bite you. They note the car (if it is relatively rare) or the reg and "get you" the next time they see the car stationary or by luck see where your journey ends and come back later.
Do you really believe that to be true? I can't see it tbh.It's a wonderful country.
98C4S said:
jon- said:
Please find the people who did this to your car and serve some serious VBRJ.
Such a nice car too
I doubt very much that they will ever be caught, and even if they do get caught - a slap on the wrist for £3-£4ks worth of damage?Such a nice car too
Funny old world we live in
My brother has just bought an E92 3 Series coupe, even that has a few key marks on it, Luckily there aren’t that bad and I managed to polish it all out. Looks like this now.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/polishup/5306691970/i...
Hopefully before you know it the car will be like new again.
Edited by jatinder on Thursday 30th December 15:24
The more I think about it, it must have just been a random act of vandalism.
It was in an area that I havent been to for a while.
It was the last car before there were total parking restrictions, so anyone walking from that direction would have seen it a mile off. It also had a mini SUV type thing infront of it, so it was pretty covered.
The lucky thing is a group of unsavouries, maybe even two just did it for a laugh or just for the sake of doing it as its a nice car.
I've spent the last few days trying to re-trace everything and look in to the past to see if I upset anyone. Cant think of a single scenario.
Whilst way back in the past I may have done something to upset someone, I would imagine they would have cooled off in that time.
I think the lesson to be learnt here is to try and park in a well lit place with people around or outside lit shops.
The harsh reality is that this will happen again to innocent people who work hard to have nice cars, if a scumbag wants to damage your property, more than likely he will.
It was in an area that I havent been to for a while.
It was the last car before there were total parking restrictions, so anyone walking from that direction would have seen it a mile off. It also had a mini SUV type thing infront of it, so it was pretty covered.
The lucky thing is a group of unsavouries, maybe even two just did it for a laugh or just for the sake of doing it as its a nice car.
I've spent the last few days trying to re-trace everything and look in to the past to see if I upset anyone. Cant think of a single scenario.
Whilst way back in the past I may have done something to upset someone, I would imagine they would have cooled off in that time.
I think the lesson to be learnt here is to try and park in a well lit place with people around or outside lit shops.
The harsh reality is that this will happen again to innocent people who work hard to have nice cars, if a scumbag wants to damage your property, more than likely he will.
Right..
I can take it to BMW - either Berry or Sytner - who both outsource their bodywork.
Or I can take it to Bodytechnics Ltd who are Porsche, Ferrari, Aston, Maserati Etc approved.
Meant to be the mutts.. Mixed reviews - but nothing negative on quality, negative reviews come from time it takes and lack of communication.
I can take it to BMW - either Berry or Sytner - who both outsource their bodywork.
Or I can take it to Bodytechnics Ltd who are Porsche, Ferrari, Aston, Maserati Etc approved.
Meant to be the mutts.. Mixed reviews - but nothing negative on quality, negative reviews come from time it takes and lack of communication.
I can't help but think it's all due to the charming image of BMW in general. I think you are simply put into that bracket when deciding to buy that make of car. Not ideal someone should do this of course, but I doubt it would happen to other brands - Volvo, Lexus, Jaguar, etc. Or would be far less likely at any rate. I have witnessed a fair bit of abuse thrown towards BMW's - shouting, fist waving, horn tooting, that sort of thing. Of course it may well be suitable in many situations 
k-ink said:
I can't help but think it's all due to the charming image of BMW in general. I think you are simply put into that bracket when deciding to buy that make of car. Not ideal someone should do this of course, but I doubt it would happen to other brands - Volvo, Lexus, Jaguar, etc. Or would be far less likely at any rate. I have witnessed a fair bit of abuse thrown towards BMW's - shouting, fist waving, horn tooting, that sort of thing. Of course it may well be suitable in many situations
OP doesn't own a BMW 
Ok, so many people may think it is, but hand in your PH membership if you did.
I do know that part of Chiswick well, often park there to go to High Road House. Next time, I'll make sure it's outside the police station.
Edited by DarkBlakk on Friday 31st December 14:44
Not sure about a chance Jealousy situation, are you sure you or your car hasn't upset someone? Ex girlfriend, overtaking chavs, noisy exhaust, throwing fag packets out the window?
I would think tyre slashing is predetermined and random vandalism could involve several cars. Tyre slashers for fun normally do more than one wheel and whole streets looking at news articles, nutters.
I've had my tyre slashed, and I'm certain I'd upset a chav with an overtaking manoeuvre on the way to work (I guess a form of jealousy) One sidewall was punctured just the same as yours, our works car park took a bit of effort to get to and was unlikely someone in the office.
Also had a car keyed down one side, pub car park was full so parked in a side street opposite some old mans gate, found out later he had a bit of a history of having a go.
Also had a deep small scratch put in my last car's roof, pretty sure that was an ex girlfriend.
A mate had his car paint stripped on the roof and rear 1/4, he reckoned that was Jealousy, but he had a very noisy exhaust and was an inconsiderate t### at night. Told him so, but its made him worse if anything.
Although all of the above is minor to lending my car to my girlfriend on a regular basis.
I would think tyre slashing is predetermined and random vandalism could involve several cars. Tyre slashers for fun normally do more than one wheel and whole streets looking at news articles, nutters.
I've had my tyre slashed, and I'm certain I'd upset a chav with an overtaking manoeuvre on the way to work (I guess a form of jealousy) One sidewall was punctured just the same as yours, our works car park took a bit of effort to get to and was unlikely someone in the office.
Also had a car keyed down one side, pub car park was full so parked in a side street opposite some old mans gate, found out later he had a bit of a history of having a go.
Also had a deep small scratch put in my last car's roof, pretty sure that was an ex girlfriend.
A mate had his car paint stripped on the roof and rear 1/4, he reckoned that was Jealousy, but he had a very noisy exhaust and was an inconsiderate t### at night. Told him so, but its made him worse if anything.
Although all of the above is minor to lending my car to my girlfriend on a regular basis.
Edited by oilspill on Friday 31st December 18:17
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