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cyclonefence

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9. Oh, Marthe

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Thu Mar 12, 2026, 05:38 PM

Mar 2026

You didn't do any damage. No need to report anything to anyone. Just last week, my car went berserk and wouldn't get out of reverse (it was something stupid that my husband came and fixed by turning the steering wheel) and I rolled gently into the bumper of another car. I was so afraid I'd damaged them! But there was miraculously no mark at all--just like you! And I really, really looked--and there was another guy there who had come over to help me, and he couldn't see any damage either, so guess what? I drove home, grateful that I didn't have to involved the other car's owner, or the police, or *anybody*!

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Maybe some advice? [View all] Marthe48 Mar 2026 OP

Hi, Marthe Niagara Mar 2026 #1

Thank you Marthe48 Mar 2026 #3

You're welcome, Marthe Niagara Mar 2026 #4

I second that answer. yellow dahlia Mar 2026 #7

Thank you, yellow dahlia Niagara Mar 2026 #8

There was essentially no damage. You made an effort to contact the owner. You can let it go. CrispyQ Mar 2026 #2

Hi Marthe48 UpInArms Mar 2026 #5

After some 10,000 dings from shopping carts, I have not heard from a single responsible person. usonian Mar 2026 #6

Oh, Marthe cyclonefence Mar 2026 #9