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Deer Damage

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TSmoove, Jul 4, 2018.

  1. Jul 4, 2018 at 4:37 PM
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    TSmoove

    TSmoove [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Driving home after getting supplies for the evening, and this happens. Hit a deer going about 50 MPH. Don’t know how I could go about handling this. Any suggestions?
     
  2. Jul 4, 2018 at 4:38 PM
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    sbrady

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    Insurance claim?
     
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  3. Jul 4, 2018 at 4:39 PM
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  4. Jul 4, 2018 at 4:41 PM
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    WATaco

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    that sucks - hopefully you get some venison out of it? definitely time to call the insurance company.
     
  5. Jul 4, 2018 at 4:43 PM
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    TSmoove

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    Wasn’t worth it to me, tore one of its legs off due to the impact. Sheriff called to have it removed.
     
  6. Jul 4, 2018 at 4:55 PM
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    HoboDave

    HoboDave Homeless Prius Dweller

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    Yep. That's gonna cost more than you want to pay out of your pocket. Contact your insurance people and they'll tell you what to do from there. I filed everything on Geico's website so maybe your company has that too. I was out of state having to stay in a motel with no car. The agent had a rental car delivered to my door within 2 hours and handled everything. Two months later I had to take the rental back and pick it up.
     
  7. Jul 4, 2018 at 4:56 PM
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    shakerhood

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    Sure sucks to see, insurance should cover that.
     
  8. Jul 4, 2018 at 5:08 PM
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    Boosted_Carrera

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    You'll pay the deductible and insurance will take care of it.
     
  9. Jul 4, 2018 at 5:08 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Call your insurance company.

    It's why you have it, right?

    Just be grateful it wasn't worse. Much worse, as through your windshield.
     
  10. Jul 4, 2018 at 5:13 PM
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    over60

    over60 Over70 & still a "Grumpy Old Guy"

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    How fast were YOU going..? A deer doing 50 and you doing 50 should have caused more damage than that..?? :rofl:

    Just kidding man..... Looks like insurance is best alternative.. :thumbsup:
     
  11. Jul 4, 2018 at 5:50 PM
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    gitacotrd

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    Most insurance companies charge a deer as comprehensive, which should not change preimuims.
     
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  12. Jul 4, 2018 at 5:53 PM
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    StayinStock

    StayinStock Set it and forget it

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    That sucks. Feel for ya
     
  13. Jul 4, 2018 at 5:55 PM
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    That definitely won’t buff out! Good thing you were in a truck, might have been worse in a smaller car.
     
  14. Jul 4, 2018 at 5:59 PM
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    Time for an aftermarket bumper. :thumbsup:
     
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  15. Jul 4, 2018 at 6:00 PM
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    You're going to pay deerly for that...

    (hadda do it. sorry!)


    Also... Fibreglass fender upgrade?
     
  16. Jul 4, 2018 at 7:26 PM
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    Hit another deer from the other side. That should even out the damage
     
  17. Jul 4, 2018 at 7:52 PM
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    That sucks. But your okay that means a lot.
     
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