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TheBlackAdder

(29,981 posts) Wed Jul 17, 2019, 09:37 PM Jul 2019

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

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Some jerk rammed their shopping cart into the side of my front fender, towards the rear of the wheel well.

Aldi carts are relatively heavy metal, so it left a large dent that will require fender replacement.

When I went inside to ask about filing a claim, they said that the quarters used to take out a cart were their enticement to return them, and they have no cameras in their parking lot.

It's fucking 2019! What retail establishment doesn't have parking lot cameras?

What a way to discharge that responsibility. No film, no action on Aldi's part to protect their customers.

Now, you have to wonder how safe their parking lots are at night time.

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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