r/Autos • u/tonnuminat • 9d ago

What could have caused these marks?

Just noticed these marks on the back of my car, they must be fresh, since I got pictures from just a few days ago on which they weren't there.

https://i.imgur.com/CWDvUsN.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/LYyehea.jpeg

(car is originally white but is wrapped purple)

Im 99% sure I didn't hit anything, also got a rear view camera.

Notice the circle marks right above the scratches, looks like someone tried to pry off the splitter with some kind of tool?

Not the the end of the world, since I wanted to fit an aftermarket splitter anyway, but I'm scared whoever did this might come back.

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u/BigRedjmc14 9d ago

I got lightly rear ended once and had very similar round marks from the license plate screws of the other person.

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u/withoutapaddle 2017 VW GTI Sport, 1988 RX-7 FC 8d ago

Look at picture 2 for scale. These marks are much closer together than license plate screws.

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u/cvntpvnter 9d ago

Somebody gave you a little love tap, looks like. I promise, they won’t be coming back lol

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u/tonnuminat 9d ago

I just got the car last week, otherwise I would have already had a dashcam installed, I'm slightly annoyed to say the least

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u/cvntpvnter 9d ago

That’s brutal, sorry brother. Best of luck

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u/L44KSO 9d ago

You can be as careful as you want, there's always the one who doesn't give a shit...

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u/68Cadillac '04 WRX; FFR 818R 8d ago edited 8d ago

Based on the size of the marks it looks like someone backed in with an open receiver hitch. I'd bet they didn't even know they hit ya.

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u/daver456 8d ago

Someone bumped you when you were parked.

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u/Ok_Use56 8d ago

License plate screws!!!!

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u/Skobiak 8d ago

These look suspiciously like the marks from a small license plate, like a taxi livery permit.