S$686,000 Ferrari damaged in China after 4 kids use it as slide, owner wants repair costs paid in full

A Ferrari supercar worth 3.6 million Yuan (S$686,000) was left with multiple scratches and damage after four children were caught on CCTV using it as a slide in Kunming, China.

According to Sin Chew Daily News, the children climbed onto the roof and bonnet of the car while no adults were watching, with some sliding down the bonnet and others repeatedly stepping on the roof to play.

Owner was away when it happened

The car owner was out of town on a business trip when the incident occurred. His car had been parked in its usual spot, and he discovered the damage upon returning home.

After inspecting the vehicle and finding clear scratches and damage across multiple areas, he made a police report. Citing the high cost of repainting and repairing Ferrari parts, he is seeking compensation from the children's parents based on the actual repair costs.

Compensation dispute

According to Sin Chew, local police have arranged two rounds of mediation between both parties, but no agreement on compensation has been reached.

The parents initially offered only a few hundred yuan, later raising it to CN¥5,000 (S$953), but say this remains below the professionally estimated repair cost of around CN¥29,000 (S$5,527).

The owner maintained that he was not deliberately seeking an inflated payout, but wanted the car restored to its original condition through official or professional repair assessment.

He also said that even though the children are young, parents are still responsible for supervising and guiding them, so that their playfulness doesn't end up damaging other people's property or putting themselves at risk while climbing on vehicles.

He added that parents should be responsible for supervising and guiding young children, since their playfulness can end up damaging another person's property, or put themselves at risk while climbing on vehicles.

A Ferrari worth 3.6 million yuan (US$500K) in Kunming was allegedly used as a slide by four children, leaving scratches and a cracked bumper. Their parents first offered a few hundred yuan, then raised it to 5,000 yuan (US$700). pic.twitter.com/AqRXNrOdfm

— VOC (@VoiceOfChina_) June 30, 2026

Netizens weigh in

The incident sparked discussion online after the CCTV footage went viral, with some calling the scene exaggerated.

Others said parents should not use "the kids didn't know better" as an excuse to avoid responsibility, and should instead address the issue of financial loss and parenting responsibility directly.