'Town council rejected compensating me': Driver at loss after Volkswagen damaged by spalling concrete at Tekka Centre carpark

[Jamesc]

So many carparks in SG

why only this one happen?

The other carparks

no wear and tear?

[Silverkris]

10 hours ago, Volvobrick said:

Like that means a pedestrian kena hit/killed by the spalling concrete also town council bo ta ji. Just wear and tear! 

Unfortunately, yes.

Unless you can prove that it is due to negligence of town council. If town council can prove all maintenance done properly but accidents happen, they are not liable.

[Jamesc]

My brakes fail I hit my MIL

Brakes also got wear and tear right?

[Jamesc]

Whose car here brakes 

no wear and tear one.

I will be using the town council defense

if kenna charged in court.

Sure win one.

 

[Jamesc]

Say wear and tear

not paiseh one huh?

Edited July 27, 2022 by Jamesc

[Vratenza]

32 minutes ago, Jamesc said:

So many carparks in SG

why only this one happen?

The other carparks

no wear and tear?

I was sitting on MC of a 20+yr old private appt with underground carpark. Due to years of nonchalant attitude towards property maintenance, the paint of the carpark ceiling was flaking and peeling which dropped onto parked cars but easily wiped off. Seen some hairline cracks and wet patch in those affected areas. Reminded my chairman about it but it was not given immediate attention. Sure enough, one day, a small sizeable chunk of concrete fell off but fortunately it did not hit anyone or any cars.

We had to engage a PE to assess the structural integrity of the whole building and engage a contractor to do rectification works on the affected areas. 

Yes, this is very common.

 

[Jamesc]

3 minutes ago, Vratenza said:

We had to engage a PE to assess the structural integrity of the whole building and engage a contractor to do rectification works on the affected areas. 

Engage a PE to assess the structural integrity of the whole building and engage a contractor to do rectification works

is the responsible thing to do.

On the other hand

why didn't you just say don't bother lah

its wear and tear?

[shrjun]

Why are most people  ' bullying ' the car owner when the TC can give a BS reason ? Is it free parking ?

8K is obviously a silly quote though . But then most insurance people are stupid  / greedy . 

[inlinesix]

2 minutes ago, shrjun said:

Why are most people  ' bullying ' the car owner when the TC can give a BS reason ? Is it free parking ?

8K is obviously a silly quote though . But then most insurance people are stupid  / greedy . 

From a worker's perspective, it is easier to reject a claim.

This is especially supported by loss adjuster.

[Jamesc]

Maybe if this happened to your car

I am sure you will be more sympathetic

to the car owner.

Except if you drive a COE pigkrup

[EasyGoing]

@zipping if town council can use wear and tear as an excuse for not compensating the vw owner then how come we HDBians are responsible when our windows fall down and hurt someone as we HDBians are responsible for the maintenance of our windows leh ?????????????

[Jamesc]

Is it reasonable for people to check

for wear and tear and take action to remedy it?

Should I check my car brakes for wear and tear

or my brake failing and I knock down my MIL

is a reason defense if I kenna charged?

[Scion]

next time lamp post falls, can LTA also say it's due to wear and tear? 😁

[Mustank]

4 minutes ago, Jamesc said:

Maybe if this happened to your car

I am sure you will be more sympathetic

to the car owner.

Except if you drive a COE pigkrup

If coe 老 pigkrup, you stand beside it 🤘 😎and ask your colleague to take photo 

 

[inlinesix]

8 minutes ago, Scion said:

next time lamp post falls, can LTA also say it's due to wear and tear? 😁

You have to find which contractor that maintains the lamp post.

LTA will not respond

😂

[Meanmachine]

12 hours ago, Sosaria said:

I just pity the MP. Not only have to help residents who are really in financial difficulty or some dire need, but also have to spend time helping these kinds of residents who can afford VW Golf  over a matter that can be easily settled with money well-within the resident's means.

 

   I don't pity the MP, it was part of his duty to assist his resident, besides a VW Golf is not cheap nor very expensive car, in this juncture of Wear and Tear, any car/s that parked inside the basement car park come under the jurisdiction of the town council, how can anyone say  it can be easily settled within the resident's mean ? It can be a Sushi/ Kimchi cars too, repair's still needs to be done, the responsible TC cannot just walk away saying Wear and Tear issue, just look at the heavy repair maintenance behind, spalling concrete due to old age will still fall off due to heavy hacking of the ceiling combined weights. Thy should have bear the damages to car owner a decent percentage damage, not just wash hands. It is irresponsible. ( Photo don't lie )

Edited July 27, 2022 by Meanmachine

[Vid]

All car parks should have this sign

Their job is only to collect parking fees.

[inlinesix]

17 minutes ago, Vid said:

All car parks should have this sign

Their job is only to collect parking fees.

With this sign, car park operators still have a duty of care towards the users.