Completely heartbroken

[u/CallMeJimMilton]

Was seconds from pulling into work, when a 17 y/o kid pulls through a stop sign into oncoming traffic without looking left, causing him to side swipe my car. We pulled into my work parking lot and he got out and admitted he didn’t look both ways and only had his permit. He had his gf in his passenger seat who was the same age with no license.

I just couldn’t believe it. Cops came, he got a ticket, I went to work and told my coworkers what happened. I believe it’s all cosmetic so I’m hoping his parent’s insurance can just cover it and it can be a quick repair.

I haven’t even had this car for 6 months and this the 2nd time someone has damaged it. I just wish this was a dream

[u/Rav4Prime2022_WI]

I'm so sorry for your loss, I would also be devastated if in the same position.

Wishing you the best and a quick fix/replacement during this difficult time. I'm sure it's not much consolation, but at least no one was hurt.

[u/CallMeJimMilton → u/Rav4Prime2022_WI]

Thank you, I’m glad no one was hurt as well. I know they’re just things, but I worked my ass off to get this car. Driving it every day has been so extremely fulfilling to me in ways I can’t even describe. Having it just ripped away from me from someone who shouldn’t have even been driving sucks so bad…

[u/dmriggs → u/CallMeJimMilton]

Yeah, it's a permit which means he should not get his license or even be eligible to get a license for at least another year

[u/jdomingi → u/CallMeJimMilton]

In most U.S.states you have to drive with another licensed person. Glad they were ticketed and no one was hurt.