It's funny how things work out sometimes RESOLVED

[4uall]

Lovely! Who is the best vendor for these gems ?

My personal favorite is http://www.autoricambi.us/

[AriK]

They claim 58 mm diametre whereas the oem is 55mm. Is it a typo or is it really bigger? Did you line it up yet?

[4uall]

I have no idea Guess I'll find out when I put them on They have never done me wrong, so I am not worried

[AriK]

Your car is coming along great, btw! Those beauties will really stand out! Hopefully I'll get to see it one day at a car show!

[hayesbd]

I just now read the note left on your car. That is one 15-year-old with integrity. I can't imagine very many 15-year-olds in my neck of the woods that would have left a note. Hope you weren't too hard on him/her?

[4uall]

Your car is coming along great, btw! Those beauties will really stand out! Hopefully I'll get to see it one day at a car show!

Thanks, Fiona is no show queen however, we may be able to meet up at Fiat Breakout in Montreal this July

[4uall]

I just now read the note left on your car. That is one 15-year-old with integrity. I can't imagine very many 15-year-olds in my neck of the woods that would have left a note. Hope you weren't too hard on him/her?

I was actually stunned to learn this as I read the note myself Called and met in person with him and his mother and was very reasonable ( I just asked them to cover the $100 deductible) however, after speaking with him and his mother (they live a few houses down from me) I was thoroughly disappointed that they have made zero effort since to reply or honor anything after numerous attempts to communicate with them. Guess the son is now learning how to avoid responsibility (pathetic)

[spiderdan]

C'mon Jay.
You should thank the kid.
After all, you're getting your whole car painted for a hundred bucks.

[AriK]

The kid was straight up in his note. He already admit that he cant afford (and doesnt intend) to pay for any repairs and pretty much said that you can express frustration for your inconveniences. Legally you can yell at him and then yell at him some more and keep repeating to yell to the point where it doesnt turn to harassment or threats. You can also send a registered letter for your re-imbursement of your deductible. I still commend him for leaving a note bcs most people would not At this point you may say it's not worth the trouble so consider the positive that came out from this. This is the issue now: Your new shiny black paint color is very sensitive to scratches so concentrate on how to use proper washing and drying techniques in order to avoid swirls, spider webbing and minor imperfections in the paint.

[4uall]

C'mon Jay.
You should thank the kid.
After all, you're getting your whole car painted for a hundred bucks.

Wish it was that simple. May not be the case. We'll chat.

[4uall]

The kid was straight up in his note. He already admit that he cant afford (and doesnt intend) to pay for any repairs and pretty much said that you can express frustration for your inconveniences. Legally you can yell at him and then yell at him some more and keep repeating to yell to the point where it doesnt turn to harassment or threats. You can also send a registered letter for your re-imbursement of your deductible. I still commend him for leaving a note bcs most people would not At this point you may say it's not worth the trouble so consider the positive that came out from this. This is the issue now: Your new shiny black paint color is very sensitive to scratches so concentrate on how to use proper washing and drying techniques in order to avoid swirls, spider webbing and minor imperfections in the paint.

I am an optimistic realist so there is no yelling etc. Yelling happens when people lose the ability to effectively communicate.

I think my point is being missed. The kid is 15, I would never expect him to pay for the damages. As parents we are responsible for our children in these types of matters. He certainly did the right thing and I did commend him on that right in front of his mother. Expressing my frustration at this teenager is (in my opinion) a waste of both time and effort and gets us nowhere. I have called, dropped off letters ( one registered), even rang the doorbell when they were home and this yielded zero results. I gave up on this a long time ago (this happened in Sept 2013). I guess I am just disappointed in the parents.

I will follow the maintenance instructions of those who painted Fiona to the letter.

This was an unfortunate accident in which no one was injured that created an minor inconvenience that had a positive outcome.

The end

[btoran]

rather than ask for money the kid doesn;t have, i'd suggest to him he make it up in trade.....mowing the lawn or something similar.

[fiat218]

I feel someday it will happen to him, see if he likes it, you will never know,but it will happen
I would not be happy either
Another thing, don't park on the street if you can avoid it

[4uall]

I do not want to get ahead of myself however, just spoke with my garage and we decided on the new pin stripe Hopefully Fiona will be ready this week (fingers crossed)

STAY TUNED

[spiderdan]