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I need a replacement/repair - Front Bumper and hood Cover :( (updated with photos)
so something happened to me last night it was really my fault and its so stupid of me like REALLY im so upset about myself right now :mad0259::cry:
and i need a replacement or fix for my front bumper and hood, heres the model: Stock, if possible 2014 Scion FRS Ultramarine Blue where can i get those online? and by the way i read on this forum that Toyota will provide/replace them is that true? i just want to make things clear because if they do i will give them a call right away tomorrow :(:cry::cry::mad0259: please move this post if posted on the wrong section http://i57.tinypic.com/30aclxv.jpg http://i62.tinypic.com/191qj6.jpg yup theres a crack inside the lights and kind of pushed back an inch.. lights are still working fine http://i59.tinypic.com/2nm2a7l.jpg http://i60.tinypic.com/2zimv0g.jpg |
no one?anyone? :'(
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Typically you'd need to have it ordered through a body shop since they sell them unpainted, and they'd have to match the paint on your car.
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i am looking at this site that the chat operator, my dealership, gave me and i think i found one but cant see if its the one im looking because they dont have photos. :cry::cry: thanks anyway ill keep looking :cry: |
With that kind of damage there is a good chance you misaligned the fenders, or caused damage behind the bumper. Take it to a shop.
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for you to see and i wonder if i should tell my insurance about this or i could just find parts for it and take it to a body shop? |
After hours of searching and calling my dealer which is not answering coz i think theyre close coz its sunday..
i found a site where i can get the parts villagescionparts.com and i found the things i need front bumper and hood,i just dont know if should get the covers only or also get the other parts that needs to go with the covers like the bolts and stuff.. |
What the hell did you hit?
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I don't understand why people pay so much money for insurance to cover them in cases like these... but then don't use it. |
I dunno, I paid 3500 out of pocket once when I had a single car accident. I don't think a single car accident should be reported to insurance if the damage is not that much. But if you can't afford it what choice do you have?
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I have no idea what the numbers are for insurance, but assuming insurance premium goes up $50/mo (which is a LOT for just one minor accident), and stays up for ~3yrs before dropping back down. That's $1800 more spent on insurance over 3 yrs.
Compare this to spending 3500 up front (likely more in OP's case, if he takes it to a good shop and they fix EVERYTHING). It's a no brainer for me. Small fender benders I'll fix myself. no point w/ 700 in dmg - 500 deductible = 200 out of pocket. But for a large fix like OP's case, I'd file a claim. Single Vehicle Accidents are not that uncommon... swerving to avoid deer, for example. But since OP already told the world that he fell asleep at the wheel... |
If we don't have anyone parting out in the forum with the parts you are looking for I would suggest eBay. I was just on there last night and someone is parting out some ultramarine blue (from what it looked like) on eBay. I did see the support bumper but I don't remember the bumper molding or hood.
Otherwise, what may be best is purchasing any pieces you can find, sanding it, prime it, and then bring it to an auto body place to have it painted. OR you can have it plasti dipped or poweder coated. You could possibly go with a nice carbon fiber aftermarket hood too. You have many choices. Best of luck. |
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I feel like you need a parent or friend to help you through this process. Have you thought about just calling your insurance agent? Or taking it to a body shop for an estimate?
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Insurance will cover it under collision. If you have a loan, you have collision. If you paid it off, and are only paying for state minimum gimp crap coverage, then perhaps not.
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Seems in place is not in place nor is it undamaged. You need to get a body shop to inspect it.
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