Keyed Car Incident
A couple of weeks back a friend of mine was parking while someone slipped in and took her spot. She confronted the lady and to tell her it was her spot. The old lady stated she did not understand english. Pissed off , my friend left and found another spot 15minutes later. Yesterday my friend…
A couple of weeks back a friend of mine was parking while someone slipped in and took her spot. She confronted the lady and to tell her it was her spot. The old lady stated she did not understand english. Pissed off , my friend left and found another spot 15minutes later. Yesterday my friend noticed the same lady had her signal for a spot so she swooped in and took it. The old lady comes out of her car yelling (mind you in perfect english) “WHat are you doing? I had that parking spot… yadda yadda yadda”. So my friend was like “Oh now you speak English, when its your spot…” The lady goes back into her calls cusses a bit and leaves. This morning my friend’s car was keyed. Obviously it was her; but it wont be enough for the police. ANy suggestions on how to handle the situation?
chosen, how’d you get that carry permit?
People should learn how to drive. Someone stole a spot from me when I was like 18. That was the last time.
just going to get a police report, file a comprehensive claim and keep eye out for the old lady. maybe leave her a dead fish on her hood. keep you guys posted!
Ugh, that sucks. I would probably cut my losses, tho. If you didn’t actually see the old lady do it, it’s hard to prove, and it’s always possible somebody else did it (were other cars keyed, or just yours?). Good luck and let us know what you decide!
After reading all these posts, I almost split my sides – definitely the post of the month.
Wow, I feel lucky that I’m in Bed-Stuy. My neighbors actually ring your bell and ask if you want their parking spot when they’re leaving.
When I had a car years ago, as I was backing into it, some a*h**e pulled into it (it was at the corner) and was out of his car by the time I got out, steaming. Seeing that he wouldn’t move, I yelled “aren’t you worried about your f8&(*g car?”. He said “no” and walked calmly away. Newish Acura, too.
So I must come across as terminally wimpy?
Don’t forget the classic drywall screws propped against the tires so the y puncture as they drive away. Particularly effective for people who block your driveway so they aren’t stuck IN your driveway.
What is all this measured retaliation nonsense? An eye for an eye and all that? Proportionate response just drags things out. What your “friend” wants is to end it.
Old lady stole spot – Friend stole spot – Old lady vandalized – Friend should vandalize – Old lady’s turn.
This old lady is committed to winning and not afraid to escalate. So the question is, is your friend certain she’ll still be walking much less able to parrot the old lady after whatever the old lady does to her next? Get out of the game, because even with the foundation poured and dry at Third and Bond, your “friend” will still fit in a dumpster.
Wow- who knew brownstoners could be so creative (or so frightening?) Leave the old lady a note on the car- tell her you have her plate number, and if she does anything else you’ll report her to the police. Then leave it alone. If she doesn’t- follow through.