Update: I just made arrangements with the franchisee of the gas station to make a deposit for the repairs. He's willing to avoid going through the insurance companies which is what I was hoping for. I don't want my insurance rates to skyrocket as a result of an at-fault claim. From his estimate, dam...

Hi Folks, A few days ago, while I was exiting the pump area at a gas station I apparently backed up into one of the vacuums there. I got out the car to check for damage and besides a few scrapes on the bottom of my rear bumper I didn't notice any damage to my car. I examined the vacuum and surroundi...