DeTomaso Mailing List: July 2000, Message #116

As usual, I had to work Saturday so I thought I'd
drive the little blue beast to the office.  On the way
home I exited off the tollway and waited (somewhat
patiently) in line for the light to turn.  All of a
sudden the green RAV4 in front of me put it in reverse
and then - you guessed it - boom.  The 20 year old
girl back right in to me.  I had started honking when
she started back but she neither heard nor saw me.

Result?  Major hood ding on the front leading edge. 
Since I believe this aluminum, I doubt it can be
repaired.  I'm not a body expert, but the edge,
webbing and thin metal would all lead me to think its
history.

The car is driveable, but the ding looks like a huge
pimple in the middle of a supermodel's face.  While no
beauty queen, the car DID look good from a few feet
away.

Luckily I've found a good hood (I believe) and had
already scheduled to put the car in for paint in
November.  But the whole thing really irks me.  Plus,
I get to deal with her insurance company, GEICO.  

Lesson - look out for green RAV 4's.  You never know
what they will do.

Downcast in Dallas,

S. Black

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