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Aw, honey! I'd be scared too, haha. Because some people are mean! But---I would not be. I would call you and work something out as adults. The fact that you left your number would allow me to assume you are truly sorry and that you are an otherwise reasonable person.

One girl hit my car and she got out and was like, "oops, ma bad"
I was livid. She didn't say sorry and she didn't offer to give me her number or anything! I had to walk up to her window and be like, "um, you need to stay here until the police arrive".
She wasn't planning on taking any responsibility at all.

I understand that accidents happen, and I wouldn't be mad since you left a note. Most people would walk away and not even bother. That makes me upset.

If someone left a note I would feel so appreciative that they weren't jerks who just drove off and would try to work something out.

I would be glad you left a note, a lot of people wouldn't! I had something like this happen twice - the first time someone hit my car in a parking lot and dented the bumper, and she left a note. Obviously I wasn't happy my car was damaged, but I called her and she was sooooo nice and apologetic and quick to provide insurance info that I couldn't be mad.

The second time, someone sideswiped my car when it was parked in the street and did $5,000 worth of damage - no note. I am still pissed about that one.

Hopefully whoever it was is just grateful you left a note, and if you're apologetic when they call, I think it will be fine!!

Wow, you left a note?? You didn't just drive off, thanking your lucky stars that nobody saw?! I wouldn't be mad, I'd be amazed - and very grateful!! Maximum karma points for you!!

I'd be so glad you left a note! When I was in HS, I backed into a BMW that was illegally parked. I had really smashed her back door in, and she just happened to be walking up as I got out of my car. She was thrilled that I hit her because she wanted a new car and just knew her dad would buy her another one with all the damage. She told me to forget it and that was the end of it. Maybe that's why no one had called. You just hit a spoiled rich girl's car and she didn't care. @betsyboop:

Maybe it wasn't a big deal to them (like with @bananapancakes) and that's why they haven't called. Or maybe they just haven't gotten around to it. Either way, it's great that you left a note. I don't think most people would.

When I was 8 months pregnant last year I bumped into the car in front of my at a red light. There was minor damage to his bumper and mine. We got out of our cars and I was bawling (I was physically fine, just terrified that I'd hurt my baby, which I didn't). Anyway, the driver saw me, 8 months pregnant and hysterically crying, and told me to just forget about it. I'm sure I was a sight!

I would be less likely to call the insurance company, just because you were nice enough to leave a note

I hit a car in a lot once and left a note. Luckily the guy said his car was old and already dinged up, and he didn't think I did any damage. Phew! Hope the call goes ok.

@jill_a55: Whoa!! Did someone actually leave you that?!? That is terrible!!

I think you did the right thing @Betsyboop: I once exchanged phone numbers with a girl who hit my car in our alley and admitted blame - we were both in a huge hurry and didn't want to spend time exchaging all info. When I called, she told me to get an estimate and stupid me, I didn't even take her license number or last name and she never answered again when I called. Major fail. Thankfully it was only exchanged paint between cars and nothing more serious.

I've left notes maybe three or four times? No one ever called me!

@betsyboop: I did this once, and left a note. The owner was SO NICE about it, and told me not to worry about it since the damage was so minor!

If someone left me a note and was upfront about it, I would certainly be gracious about it! Accidents happen!

This exact thing happened to me like 5 months ago when I was pregnant. I was in a parking garage and scraped the car next to me just a little. I was SO upset. I left a note and I was dreading the person calling me... it was a really nice Lexus and I was convinced they were going to scream. The guy ended up texting me and said he could buff out the scratches. He was SO grateful I left a note, like seriously shocked.

Yup I've totally done this and left a note. They were really nice about it and thanked me for leaving a note and didn't want to file a claim. Don't worry, you totally did the right thing and this happens ALL THE TIME!

I would really appreciate the note - it's better than just leaving without a note at all! It shows remorse and maturity. I would have a lot of respect for someone who left a note and probably handle the situation well because of it. Good luck!

I would be so happy you left a note especially for a dent that big.

@betsyboop: Despite it being a noticeable dent, it looks like it'll probably be pretty easy to pop back out, so it's not permanent damage! So hopefully you hear back from the owners soon (so you're not cringing every time the phone rings) and they're nice!

I would be mad at first but then soooo happy you left a note!!!!!

I'd be happy you left a note! Some asshole hit our car a few weeks ago ... we exchanged info, called cops (but they didn't write a report), and then she lied to her insurance company about what happened. Now, we have to pay out of pocket. My point: if it was in writing, we'd have our car fixed. Again, I'd be so happy!!