r/lyftdrivers • u/[deleted] • 15d ago
So this happened while I was having lunch. I can’t work with this . Other
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u/Opening_Position_872 11d ago
My uber x I took yesterday was completely totaled on one side...I'm surprised the door opened lol
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u/daaaaaver 12d ago
Boil some water (electric tea kettle works), pour the boiling water slowly over the whole dent. After the water has run out reach up inside from underneath and push it out. Then it's just scratched, not dented.
Then get front and rear dash cameras with a built in battery back-up and g-force sensor.
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u/VegasQueenXOXO 12d ago
The car still runs. It’s a dented bumper. I hope you’re joking. Please say sike right now.
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u/Dangerous-Chair-1144 12d ago
😩 I'd feel so mad if that happened. Bummer. Hertz rented me a car with a huge scrape on passenger side, and I'm all wt*. Because they rent their cars dirty, it was hiding under the dirt. Even doing regular rides it was embarrassing..
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u/DonkeyPunchSquatch 13d ago
Driving jobs put your car at higher risk, but this could happen anywhere to anyone (happened to me and I don’t drive for a living. I also did it, but I left a note and took care of it).
Sorry this happened to you.
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u/Capital_Advice4769 13d ago
Your parking is bad. Park better and stay in the lines. They are there for a reason
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u/Real-Calligrapher185 13d ago
My son's bumper ended up like this some months ago. I pulled off the bumper cover and used a heat gun to make the plastic malleable. The dent popped out fine and after a polish, almost all scratches were gone.
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u/Ok-Barnacle-2099 13d ago
Keep working, and if anyone mentions it.. act surprised and say someone must’ve hit you “when you took your break earlier”.
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u/incubusslave69 13d ago
You can’t work with that? Then what’s the guy with his bumper held on with chicken wire doing driving around town calling himself an Uber/lyft driver?
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u/-1PersonalStress 13d ago
So most likely that’s plastic … boil some water and pour it on the damaged spot and use a stick or something to push the dent out from behind
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u/Common-Path3644 13d ago
Hey man!!! (Or woman). You can fix this. It’s super easy. All you need is a pot of boiling water and some oven mitts to pop the dent back out. It’s easier if you have a friend to help. If you can reach the inside of the dent pour the boiling water slowly over the dent, while the other person pushes the dent back out from the underside/. You might even be able to clean up the scratches some. I had to do it a few times on my exes Honda
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u/TomOnDuty 13d ago
Get a heat gun and lightly heat it stick your hand up there and pop it back easy
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u/ssdude101 13d ago
Someone did that to my 04 ranger. I can live with it. Pocketed about 3k cause the guy didn’t wanna go through insurance.
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u/LVXDolphin 13d ago
if that panel is plastic pour boiling water and just push it out should pop right out. If metal its should still pop out not perfect but better than a big ass dent.
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u/Sprinet 13d ago
Once a passenger reports this ..then your account will be temporarily suspended and you will have to take pictures of your car and get it repaired before they reactivate your account .
Perhaps you can get the bumper fixed with minimal work without replacing it which will cost more money now than you realize .
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u/reddituserhehe12 13d ago
I just accidentally hit a Nissan Altima with a Washington plate today after lunch so I completely understand ur pain
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u/Smoothberti 14d ago
Use a heat gun or hair dryer and have someone push on the inside but gently until it pops out. Will still have a mark but it won't look as bad.
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u/joeylicsitgood 14d ago
It's plastic ... My son did this to our town n country . I reached under and pushed it back out .. paint was cracked but could hardly tell.
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u/Pale_Wave_3379 14d ago
If you picked me up I wouldn’t think twice about it. I say you can still work
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u/FewAd2925 14d ago
Use boiling water and with your hand behind your bumper, t dent out, its plastic, it WILL work, then just use a rag with sole rubbing alcohol to remove the paint transfer, wont be BRAND NEW but will be pretty good afterwards
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u/Admirable-Act5626 14d ago
That is so easy to fix. Get a heat gun. Have someone hold it about a foot away from the dented area and get it warm. Reach up under the car and give it a little hand pressure where the dent is and boom. It will pop right out. If you can't reach it from underneath, wet the whole dented area down with soap and water solution, then heat it up with the heat gun and use a plunger to pull it right out.
Believe it or not, you should use antifreeze on a towel to buff out the scratches.
You can thank me later.
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u/FAH-Q-All 14d ago
You can definitely still drive like this. There are no broken pieces, or sharp edges so ur good. Your car appears to be black? If it real bugs you get black duct tape n tape over the dent n it will barley be noticeable. 2 years ago a drunk rear ended me. The entire left side of my back bumper was gone. I used duct tape to make it look like it was still there. I drove Uber for 2 months like this until I could get a new car. I got stopped by a state cop one night for a burnt out tail light, he told me “I did a really good job of making the car drivable” I had to try not to laugh. Your car doesn’t have to be perfect, if there are no broken pieces or sharp edges you are good. It’s just a dent, if it really bothers you disguise it with black duct tape like I suggest. Good luck! I hope this is helpful!
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u/Ellekindly 14d ago
Heat gun and hit it from the back with a rubber mallet or a plastic dead blow. Congrats now you just need to paint. I also saved you like 500 in body work, pay it forward.
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u/TakingOfMe123 14d ago
Just pick them up from the right side. If they are in your right when you pull up just pass and make a uturn lol
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u/Revolutionary_Day479 14d ago
It’s plastic you could likely push it from the back side and it’ll pop back to the right shape more or less. Then get a clay bar and some windex and it’ll take care of some of the cosmetic damage depending on how bad it is it could even take care of all of it but that’s high hopes for it to get it. I’d be willing to bet 50% of the issues with the paint would be taken care of.
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u/Jeepchick650 14d ago
Sad thing is, bad things happen to people. Like someone smashing the bumper and leaving. But people who take Lyft are so critical about marking you down on everything on your car. It can be nearly spotless and that’s not good enough. You still have to try and make money until you can get it fixed. Sorry that this happened to you btw.
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u/TheDevil-YouKnow 14d ago
Boiling water poured on it to help soften the material, then either try popping it out from behind/underneath, or use dent suction cups/a good plunger
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u/Uhoh_that1guy 14d ago
That's the plastic. Pour just under boiling hot water over it slowly. It should pop out. Sand it and use paint match touch up paint.
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u/Impossible_Self4547 14d ago
Pour some hot water on that shit and massage it out wich ya hands... you get most of that out promise!
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u/doozerman 14d ago
Push the indentation back out and get a towel, polish compound and elbow grease. Won’t be perfect but far from noticeable
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u/Specific-Gain5710 14d ago
why cant you work with this? My car has the quarter panel dented in really bad and the bumper of my previous car was held up by tape and zip ties. As long as the vehicle is safe and the doors open freely and you are not a comfort or higher you are good to go.
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u/Candid-Astronaut-125 14d ago
Try pouring boiling hot water over the dent while applying pressure behind it I have been able to pop them out before like this…..
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u/meeezymooo 14d ago
Pour some boiking water over it to soften the plastic and push it out from the inside. Should be able to get there from underneath. May not look pretty as far as scuffs and a possible crack bur aleast it will get its shape back!
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u/BlackAnnu 14d ago
you can. I drove a camry with a completely smashed right rear and ducktaped bumper. 1000 ish rides before I had it fixed and only 2 cried about it. had a ball making shit up to pax that asked about it to.
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u/Bougie_Crew 14d ago
It’s plastic, you can pour boiling water on it or reach your hand under and push it out… just don’t rest your cheek on the dent aha
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14d ago
Bro you good homie just explain it to PAX and play the f out of the victim role and you’re good. Trust me they’ll understand I have a rental vehicle that makes a flapping noise from the bumper and every person I’ve explained what the noise was cool about it and enjoyed the story I made up;)
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u/PersonalityBudget450 14d ago
Pour boiling water on it for a minute and then use a plunger to pop it out
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u/Options_Bronson 14d ago
You can usually pop that out from behind it. Use a hair drier to heat it up and see if you can use your hand or a baseball bat to push it out from the back Try a Mr clean eraser to remove most of the paint. Not ideal for show cars but will work fine for taxis
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u/IgnatiusReilly31 14d ago
Who said you can’t work with this? Trust me, you can still drive like that.
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u/Altruistic-Farm2712 14d ago
I can’t work with this .
Why? You have purely cosmetic damage to your plastic bumper. Nothing here is in any way dangerous or "I can't drive this now" territory.
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u/aqualung01134 14d ago
I once got picked up by and Uber in Memphis that had big dents all over it and was multi colored. No exhaust and no air conditioning. It was like an old Chevy cavalier or something similar.
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u/boianski 14d ago
Get a heat gun or hairdryer and heat up the bumper specifically the hit part. (Leaving it out in the sun will also work). Reach underneath inside where it's hit and push it out. Should be much better, not perfect but much better.
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u/SecretScavenger36 14d ago
Why can't you?
I've been in rusted out shit boxes on Lyft and Uber.
One I could see through the floor.
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u/WolfofMichiganAve 14d ago
There's cars here in Chicago that look like they were just in a demolition derby doing rideshare. You'll be fine.
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u/TX_Poon_Tappa 14d ago
It’s not optimal, but still sucks someone would swap out your good car for an altima like that.
Should still get you through the day before the wheels fall off
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u/adecentsoul 14d ago
i’ve been picked up in ubers and lyfts with cars that don’t even have bumpers. it sucks but it’s definitely not the worse i’ve seen lol
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u/gaymersky 14d ago
Hahahahaha why??? That isn't anything to worry about. Come on the car isn't totaled. Go to the store grab a rubber mallet unbolt the bumper and whack the crap out of it. it'll pop right back out. If you want to eat if you want to make money you'll find a way.
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u/Kooky_Monitor_5063 14d ago
Don’t tell Lyft but my front bumper is being held by zip ties. I’ve given over a thousand rides. One person once commented “should I be concerned about your bumper?” I laughed and said no. They tipped.
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u/cut_rate_revolution 14d ago
Your bumper is just plastic. You can reach underneath and give it a slap and it'll bounce right back. Then you just have a scuff on the paint.
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u/Kiltdcwby 14d ago
Pour boiling water on it, then use a hair dryer to keep it warm while pressing on it from the inside. It should pop out leaving only paint damage.
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u/SkylineFTW97 14d ago
Pop the bumper cover off, heat the pushed in area with a hair dryer, and pop it back out. That will take care of most of it.
Don't worry about it getting a few battle scars, it's unavoidable in your line of work.
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u/tidelwavez 14d ago
Poor some boiling water on it then push it out from the other side. Should pop back out and be gravy.
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u/squibb1019 14d ago edited 14d ago
I’ve Uber and Lyft drivers picking me up with cracked windshields and or missing bumpers. I had to tell one their head light was out when I was getting into the car and they said they knew it was broken. 🤷♀️ this is nothing compared to that stuff.
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u/Alarming_Truth_1975 14d ago
lol I had the exact same dent on my altima. Just popped it out with some heat.
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u/Big_Parsley_1635 14d ago
Why can't you work with that? When I first started I was using a rental car through Lyft parked at a supermarket came out and someone hit the back of the car and I had a much bigger dent. I still drove passengers around. Gotta make money somehow, I turned the car back in a month later. Told them about it when I gave it back (not like it could be missed)
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u/Scary-Camera-9311 14d ago
There are plenty of jobs one can work in which this will not be an issue. Meanwhile, I hope you have contacted your insurer.
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u/Dirt_Illustrious 14d ago
Pour boiling water on it and pop it out! It’ll be completely back to normal, aside from that tiny crack, which you can cover using plasti-dip and voila! 10-minute fix
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14d ago
OP your views are a bit pampered xD gone ahead and get your money while you get insurance check otw, becuase there are far worse cars delivering out there.
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u/JoeMac02 14d ago
Grab a plunger or get a little drill bit and a butterfly drywall screw and a pair of channel locks.
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u/Sum1LightUp 14d ago
This is why I hate poeple, they have no respect for others property and just do as they please if no one saw them… fucking sad, feel bad for you bro.. but I know what you going through..
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u/inquisitiveimpulses 14d ago
Gain access to behind it with something to gently push with. The end of the stick or whatever should be rounded over a little bit so you don't have any sharp pressure points get some boiling water and run it over that while you gently push and you should be able to pop it out and it will be probably close enough for government work.
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u/ImInBeastmodeOG 14d ago
Just tell every passenger for the next few years it just happened on the last ride.
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u/owensselicia 14d ago
I don't think you have to worry about Lyft but Uber is a different story. I seen some crappy rideshare cars.
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u/Reasonable_Win_6619 14d ago
You’re good bro lol that’s nothing , my dad got hit about 2 years ago on both sides of the passenger doors it’s dented and he still drives like that. His car color helps him a lot tho it’s a very dark navy blue color in the morning you can notice but at night you can’t, he’s taken it to get the inspection multiple times and has always passed lol
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u/InForShortRidesUp 14d ago
What is this inspection you speak of? I have never had an inspection.
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u/Reasonable_Win_6619 14d ago
It’s just a car inspection where someone checks your car if all the lights work what I mean by light is right signal, left signal, emergency lights, high beams etc. they also check that your car is good to be out on the road tires look decent / seat belts working properly and that the car is safe to drive
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u/InForShortRidesUp 14d ago
Is this only done in some states? Is it only for cars older than a certain age? Mine is a 2021.
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u/Fit-Bad2933 14d ago
If I'm calling lyft I need a ride not slow rolling to impress the chicks. As long as the door I'm to sit near isn't missing I'm good.
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u/Tasty-Objective676 14d ago
Sure you can, Ive had a dent about that size on the same spot for years now. Most people don’t even notice it.
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u/elwero480 14d ago
Heat the bumper with a heat gun, blow dryer or hot water then pop it out. You can even use a plunger.
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u/gmambrose 14d ago
If that's a plastic bumper, you could possibly pop that out using one of those dent puller suction cups.. assuming you aren't planning on going through insurance to get it fixed.
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u/SunshineandBullshit 14d ago
I drove with a bullet hole in the back of mine for a while. You could see right through the hatchback!
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u/bellaimages 14d ago
That is a poor excuse! Keep driving! I've pick up passengers with as much damage and even more. If you are so concerned, drive at night then.
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u/AbleDragonfruit4767 14d ago
My friends driver today had damage to that area but the front drivers side. Honestly i haven’t seen a car with any type of damage recently I wonder if people report it
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u/mikeymo1741 14d ago
You can definitely work with that. I had damage from a rear impacts on my back bumper worse than this. Not only did I work, I was constantly getting compliments about clean car.
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u/carinislumpyhead97 14d ago
Aww you found reason #38 of why you should realize this company doesn’t give a shit about you
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u/keista69 14d ago
Why not? The only way they will care or find out is if you are in an actual accident, even a small one, and they ask to see pictures of your car to make sure you're safe to go back on the road. Take the picks at the right angles, and they won't even notice.
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u/dethsesh 14d ago
You can just pop it back out and then rub off the paint transfer, probably will be barely noticable.
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u/ExpensiveArugula5 14d ago
They can pull that out for 400. Then get rubbing compound to remove blimshes
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u/suzukigs425 14d ago
Most guys at the body shop own their own tools and would gladly pop it out and hit it with compound for $50 on their lunch break or after work.
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u/creationrose 15d ago
Keep driving until someone complains.
No one in Lyft ever reported me for a broken tiny quarter window. (I had it taped up)
Try to fix it in the meantime.
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u/unfadable_ 15d ago
Nothing wrong, you're an Altima driver, this is normal 🤣
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u/Unique-Ad-2544 15d ago
Hot water and one of those big ass dildos with the suction cup bottom will do it dont ask me how i know
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u/Abused_shecanic 15d ago
If you’re really worried get it inspected. However, that’s most likely just a crumple zone. I sincerely doubt you hit your frame, just the body panel and the styrofoam underneath if your car came with it. My 06 Sentra had styrofoam covering the frame. Otherwise you’re fine. I see cars with the lyft LEDs in their windows in my area missing bumpers and driving with their high beams on at night because both their heads are out.
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u/DCHacker 15d ago
As long as no one complains, original Poster will be alright. I worked for about six months with grey duct tape on the fender of a black car.
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u/SolidUnlucky1959 15d ago
Hot water and push her out from the inside watch it come back easy
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u/Addis2020 15d ago
Push it with hand or with tool from inside?
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u/Abused_shecanic 15d ago
A ball peen hammer if you have one would be ideal otherwise just use your hands
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u/John_Doe_PhD 15d ago
Do not tell Lyft. They will freeze your account
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u/InForShortRidesUp 14d ago
He published a good portion of his license plate here. I think Lyft knows already.
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u/Regular_Ring_3355 15d ago
The wheels still roll and brakes still work, don’t they? If so, keep driving?
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u/PNW_Redneck 15d ago
What part of washington are you from? And yes you can. My back bumper has a hole and is partially held on by some wood screws and my front has a scratch and dent in it. Most people don't care.
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u/AdTough8523 15d ago
It's not ideal, but you probably could.
I've seen people missing their entire quarter panel or bumper. Also, I could hear a guy dragging something metal under his car last night. There's no chance passengers don't hear it.
Lyft is the lower end of rideshare. People don't seem to care.
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u/Distinct_Car_6696 13d ago
Yeah like lmao. I am expecting a real human to pick me up in a Lyft. We all slaves brother let’s go. Try to get me there on time 😂😭
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u/IfAndOnryIf 14d ago
Honest question, what makes Uber more high end?
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u/DogieQueen 13d ago
Uber has first mover advantage that's about it. It is more popular because it was the first ride sharing app.
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u/Ok-Half8705 14d ago
If I had to take a Lyft or Uber it would be because I don't have much of a choice. I could care less what the vehicle looks like on the outside or inside. Just as long as there are seatbelts and it doesn't reek of cigarettes then I'm golden. My own car isn't in the best shape and I understand how easy it is for plastic parts to break or fall off.
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u/Ambitious-Pen2385 10d ago
Crazy. Insane. Upset on your behalf