[quote name='vietgurl']So will anything really be done if you take a picture of the damage and write down their license plate number?
I'm crazy about my car (try to wash it every work...I make sure to wash it at least every other week and I do a full detail on it once every 3 months) but I can't avoid people and their stupid doors. I'm always really careful, especially if it's a tight parking spot, when I'm getting out of the car. I'm sick of having to pay money to get the dents removed or to get it repainted if the scratch goes through the clearcoat and paint...[/quote]
There's a good chance something could be done. It's always better though if the cops get the person that day.
It also depends on the damage and if you're willing to fill out sworn statements, and you better be sure it was them that did the damage. If you have the license plate, the cops can get the owner information from the registration. From that they'll get where the owner lives and will just meet them at their house asking them who is going to pay for the damages.
[quote name='ITDEFX']amen brother.... popping tires would have taken longer with a pen

although.... i do have a box of thumb tacks...think that will do anything when they roll over?[/QUOTE]
Nope. Nothing more than putting tap shoes on the car.