Austin Area TW Chapter (all gens welcome, even T4Rs; heck, just make it a Toyota and we're good)

Well guys unfortunately the taco took a beating today. Guy coming off the highway exit didnt even tap his brakes. Hit me going about 60 and I slammed into the car in front of me as we sat at the light.

I am beyond impressed at how the truck took the hit. Now, what is the best shop to take it to for repair? You think I can get the bumpers I've been wanting instead of replacing the stock ones? Never had to deal with replacing parts other than stock when in an accident so not sure how that works.

Everyone was ok but I was the only vehicle to drive away.

 

Depends on your insurance carrier.

 

Damn that sucks man sorry to hear that. There's a bunch of body shops in Austin first find which one your insurance will work with and go from there.

 

Luckily I just have to use the insurance adjuster for estimate but can go anywhere.

 

Sorry man!

 

Well, I will just cut to the "finished install" - but my to do list grew again!





Dog tested, dog approved!
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Whatever road you decide to take I hope it happens.

 

Out with the old and in with the really old. Hopefully have my truck sold in the next few weeks.

 

Sorry man, glad you’re okay.

AutoNation has a massive body shop, but most insurance carriers like to use Caliber or operations like that.

I haven’t had to use a body shop since moving to Austin so I don’t know who is actually good.

 

Nice setup Kurt! You've got quite the backyard oasis going on there! I can't believe that shed fit through the small space to get it there!

 

I saw AutoNation is running a special right now 25% off all parts and labor prices Almost brings things down to a reasonable cost I always had good service from them though.

 

Drag bro, hope you're alright! Sorry to hear about that

 

I had a convenient hole put in the middle of the fence!

 

Good Morning ATX! Back to DIY mode for me!

 

"...hole big enough to drive a truck through..."

 

Actually, just narrow enough so you CAN'T! Back up to the gate is all you can do!

 

Not a good move. When we "self-widen" that opening it may well end up right in the pool. The pics and vids would be great, but you may not want that to happen.

 

That, is exactly the reason for being as wide as it is~!

 

Congrats! My backyard sod project starts this am, as soon as the contractor decides to show up... You'd almost think a guy begging for work would show up on time, for at least the first day, huh?