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Vinca

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28. Try filing a small claims action against Aldis after you get it fixed and have a paid bill in hand.

Thu Jul 18, 2019, 05:34 AM

Jul 2019

We've had to do that a couple of times over the years and each time the other party paid up before the court appearance. Not having cameras in the lot seems negligent. I also noticed at the Aldis near me they only have one spot to return the carts to right next to the door of the store. Every other grocery store has multiple "cart corrals" around the parking lot. A person who doesn't care about their quarter refund will just let their empty cart go and this time it went into your fender. The cost for filing a small claims suit is minimal where I live.

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ALDI: "I'm sorry. We don't have cameras in our parking lot. The quarters are to return the carts." [View all] TheBlackAdder Jul 2019 OP

It occurs to me that there is a difference between not having cameras and *saying* they RockRaven Jul 2019 #1

I've heard that is the way Walmart views it, FoxNewsSucks Jul 2019 #5

"When I went inside to ask about filing a claim" jberryhill Jul 2019 #2

To inquire on video and to see if they had a claim process for damage on their property. TheBlackAdder Jul 2019 #4

Oh. I didn't know what you meant jberryhill Jul 2019 #8

I raised the security issue because a former co-worker's sister was murdered at a supermarket at 8PM TheBlackAdder Jul 2019 #14

I'm inclined to shop at stores with no cameras. GulfCoast66 Jul 2019 #3

No cameras in the parking lot of my grocery store, and I don't feel unsafe. In fact, cameras out in WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2019 #6

No cameras in our parking lot - and I'm glad lame54 Jul 2019 #7

Your beef is with the jerk who rammed your car, not ALDIS Ms. Toad Jul 2019 #9

This. Hortensis Jul 2019 #30

In most cases, from what I've seen, it's park at your own risk. TwilightZone Jul 2019 #10

Costco near me has no Raine Jul 2019 #11

The problem is, those who crime know where to do the crimes. TheBlackAdder Jul 2019 #15

It's probably not their parking lot... Xolodno Jul 2019 #12

I get it /you're upset about your car. aikoaiko Jul 2019 #13

Oh, I'm ticked at that jerk as this will be out-of-pocket for me. Aldi was no support--at all. TheBlackAdder Jul 2019 #16

Aldi's supposed to sell you groceries and does. Hortensis Jul 2019 #32

And I'm a resident and if someone walks to my door and hurts themselves, I get sued. TheBlackAdder Jul 2019 #34

And if your walkway has no hazards that's just plain wrong, Hortensis Jul 2019 #39

Really, you thought this belong in general discussion? Try the lounge! Nt USALiberal Jul 2019 #17

I would file a claim with the insurance company Niagara Jul 2019 #18

Unfortunately, I have a $750 deductable and it's just the fender panel. TheBlackAdder Jul 2019 #19

Perhaps this technique will work for you Niagara Jul 2019 #20

Thanks, but it's creeved at the fender well, pushing in the metal and cracking the paint. TheBlackAdder Jul 2019 #21

You might get lucky and find one the right color at a salvage yard MichMan Jul 2019 #24

That's a great idea! Niagara Jul 2019 #25

Cameras won't make people properly return or collect shopping carts. Blue_true Jul 2019 #22

Carbon fiber ??? MichMan Jul 2019 #23

Not to mention carbon fiber is pretty much irreparable, like fiberglass ... mr_lebowski Jul 2019 #26

I may have gotten the material wrong, but the exterior of most modern bumpers are rather easily Blue_true Jul 2019 #42

It is a fibrous type material. Your are right that it was not carbon fiber, Blue_true Jul 2019 #40

This is a steel fender, and it is not patchable. TheBlackAdder Jul 2019 #35

How old is the car? nt Blue_true Jul 2019 #41

2011 Subaru Outback. TheBlackAdder Jul 2019 #43

Sounds like more than a shopping cart hit your vehicle. Blue_true Jul 2019 #44

I know a mall I worked at had no cameras whatsoever. RhodeIslandOne Jul 2019 #27

Try filing a small claims action against Aldis after you get it fixed and have a paid bill in hand. Vinca Jul 2019 #28

hate to say but what happens in the parking lot stays in the parking lot....no retailer has beachbum bob Jul 2019 #29

my son works at target barbtries Jul 2019 #31

they probably did have cameras but just didn't want to show it JI7 Jul 2019 #33

Most Aldi do not xmas74 Jul 2019 #37

Most Aldi do not have cameras. xmas74 Jul 2019 #36

Do you have car insurance? boston bean Jul 2019 #38