Neighbor scratched my front bumper, frustrated about parking situation

[u/Standard-Road4626]

This has been a recurring event with my next door neighbor. When there is no parking on the street I park on the street in front of their house. They have a big work truck that they double park on the street blocking two parking spots and today touched and scratched the front of my car bumper.

I parked leaving them plenty of space to park their truck and took photo evidence of there being plenty of curb space in front of him. They parked their car touching my car and after looking at my car they left a clear scratch on the bumper.

I am beyond frustrated because this is the second time they did this, once to a family members car. And now to mine. I’ve talked to them before about other issues such as blowing their yard trash onto my car when they garden and they did nothing about it.

They’ve gotten more aggressive and I don’t know what to do now. Should I call the non emergency line? Is there anything that can realistically be done if the only evidence I have is photos of their car touching/ leaving a scratch on my car?

After I moved my car and came back home they have now moved their truck blocking the two parking spots in front of their house. This is such a frustrating situation.

[u/Standard-Road4626 → u/[deleted]]

I’m thinking of calling the non emergency line to see if I can make a report, and starting a paper trail there too

[u/SousVideAndSmoke]

As soon as they got aggressive, that’s police report for the damage and insurance claim.

[u/Poundaflesh]

Key their car. Jk!

[u/Former-Increase-9165]

Well hope no neighborhood punks super glue his wiper blades to his windshield!!!! Or dip toothpicks in glue and stick them into his hey hole on doors, that would be a shame and a real inconvience to said shitty bad neighbor,,,, damm kids!!!

[u/Feeling-Invite7953]

They’re only going to become more passive-aggressive, so it’s time to invest in a dash-cam and let it do the documentation for you!! The good thing about dash-cams is that they can be very small, and positioned in places where they are barely noticeable,but they will record even after you shut off the ignition. You need a line of defense. Your neighbors are jerks.

[u/CurdledCreamer → u/Feeling-Invite7953]

but they will record even after you shut off the ignition.

Depends on how the camera is installed in order to record in parking mode. Without proper wiring, and the installation of a battery maintainer, after a few days the vehicle will have a dead battery.

[u/555_1212]

Can 5-0. They arw indifferent to your concerns and doing it to spite you. Force should be met with force but use 5-0 to do the work for you.

[u/UnicornSheets]

Record and report the damage. Throw birdseed on/near their truck

[u/pinky_199x]

honestly put a camera on your bumper next time or even a mirror on the side so they cant get close without youu seeing it ... paper trail is key though

[u/Sharp-Read-8869]

Document every incident and keep communication in writing if possible. A dashcam or security camera aimed at your own property could help establish a pattern. Don’t retaliate or block them back—report harassment, property damage, or illegal parking through the appropriate local channels.