This is why we can't have nice things!

[AlexMasters]

This is why we can't have nice things. Some neanderthal decides my M3 would look better with a certain offensive WWII symbol on the bonnet.

Too deep to polish out - difficult to photograph in flat light, but it's through to the primer.

Any good body shop recommendations in SW London / Kingston? I'll be paying for this one myself.

 

[HenryT]

Bad luck Alex - there but for the grace of God and all that...

Is it worth talking to a 'smart' repairer first? I had a couple of scratches sorted on mine and the results were fabulous. Damage wasn't as extensive as yours of course, but could still be a viable option?

 

[AlexMasters]

Thanks. These things happen, unfortunately. I've not been impressed with smart repairs on large, flat panels. I think a repaint is going to be needed.

 

[M1tch]

Any sentry mode footage of the person who thought this was a good idea?

 

[Adopado]

This is why we can't have nice things. Some neanderthal decides my M3 would look better with a certain offensive WWII symbol on the bonnet.

Too deep to polish out - difficult to photograph in flat light, but it's through to the primer.

Any good body shop recommendations in SW London / Kingston? I'll be paying for this one myself.

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Quite depressing really. At least it's "just" on one panel.

 

[AlexMasters]

Any sentry mode footage of the person who thought this was a good idea?

Sadly not. My car is parked on my driveway close to the pavement and I've always felt that the flashing of headlights might invite trouble. Is it a legal requirement to signal that the car is recording!.

I've never had any problems with my car's before, so let's hope it's a one-off

 

[Spark1993]

Sad to see, absolute brainless lowlifes.

 

[GRiLLA]

Sadly not. My car is parked on my driveway close to the pavement and I've always felt that the flashing of headlights might invite trouble. Is it a legal requirement to signal that the car is recording!.

I've never had any problems with my car's before, so let's hope it's a one-off

Not a legal requirement as far as we know, just a Tesla thing. Ring make nice cameras to capture stuff on your drive.

 

[GlynG]

I do wonder just what goes through the minds of those who deliberately damage others property, what can they possibly get out of it?

 

[HenryT]

I do wonder just what goes through the minds of those who deliberately damage others property, what can they possibly get out of it?

Envy - I can't have it, why should you?

 

[Durzel]

Crazy that this would happen on your driveway of all places.

 

[Peteski]

I do wonder just what goes through the minds of those who deliberately damage others property, what can they possibly get out of it?

Drugs and jealousy mainly I think. Makes them feel better if they damage what they can't have themselves. It doesn't usually end well for them.

 

[Tiger]

This is why we can't have nice things. Some neanderthal decides my M3 would look better with a certain offensive WWII symbol on the bonnet.

Too deep to polish out - difficult to photograph in flat light, but it's through to the primer.

Any good body shop recommendations in SW London / Kingston? I'll be paying for this one myself.

Maybe just let it be so everyone knows how badly people behave. I'd probably just let it be.

 

[davidmc]

certain offensive WWII symbol on the bonnet.

Luckily its the Hindu sign of peace. The WWII sign is at 45 degree to that shown

These morons dont know the difference!

Sorry to see that happen

 

[debrooker]

Really sorry to see that, fingers crossed you can get that rectified easily and without too much expense

 

[AlexMasters]

I was quoted £400 for a full respray of the bonnet, or a bit more if it needs to be blended into the wings if the colour match isn't good enough with just the bonnet done.

Not too bad for my choice of local repairer.

I did report it to the police via the Met Police website. Because I mentioned the symbol, they called me back to ask if it was a hate crime on the basis of my religion. Truthfully, I said not.

 

[debrooker]

That's not a bad price, but sucks nonetheless

 

[Rooster6655]

Sadly not. My car is parked on my driveway close to the pavement and I've always felt that the flashing of headlights might invite trouble. Is it a legal requirement to signal that the car is recording!.

No its not a legal requirement, I don't think the lights flash if you come at the car from the sides or back just the front.

I would look to beef up the security measures where you park your car before getting it repaired as to try and deter future attempts as its more than likely the person who did it is local to your area.

 

[pgkevet]

When I lived in South London we had some car vandalism. Covert cameras are useless - the police aren't going to bother looking for the yobs. It only stopped after I stuck a couple of professional looking camera housings on the front of the house as dummies to the covert system as well as a big cctv sign.