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First fender bender! How's the damage look?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Anton338, Jul 9, 2020.

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  1. Jul 10, 2020 at 11:28 AM
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    Dude that video holy shit
     
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  2. Jul 10, 2020 at 11:47 AM
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    Mostly electrical shit that nobody cares about.
    Update: Just spoke with the other party's insurer and they are accepting full responsibility.

    They have been a real pleasure to work with so far. In New Jersey, they are giving me a rental vehicle for the meantime, then the options are:

    1) go to their preferred shop and they cover the bill

    2) they send a representative to assess the damage and then you go to a preferred shop and then they cover the bill

    I'm leaning #2 because it's a bit closer to home and I think they'll do a better job than #1 which is a Chevrolet dealer. Which option would you guys pick?
     
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  3. Jul 10, 2020 at 11:51 AM
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    How much does an exorcism cost? Idk if insurance covers that.

    Bonus clip for you:

    https://youtu.be/V2xrVvtKId4
     
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  4. Jul 10, 2020 at 11:51 AM
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    I dont how it works in jersey...here you get.to use the body.shop of your choice...of.you dont habe a.choice they.will.find someone to hack it togeth...i mean repair the damage.
     
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  5. Jul 10, 2020 at 11:51 AM
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    Pick the body shop you want is what I would do. But keep in mind that most body techs know all make and models. A fender is a fender, there is nothing special about how they connect to a car.

    Find the company that uses the best paint or the closest match paint to what the factory is using. They probably wont be doing much body filler here since all the damaged panels are not repairable, so just make sure they have a good painter (Body techs and painters are 2 different jobs at all the body shops I have worked at)
    Also the prep work they do will determine how good the job comes out.
     
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  6. Jul 10, 2020 at 12:05 PM
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    There’s no cost. It’ part of wearing the collar
     
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  7. Jul 10, 2020 at 12:10 PM
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    #2
     
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  8. Jul 10, 2020 at 12:10 PM
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    Hey thanks, I needed to hear this.

    Just called the preferred shop and the representative was super knowledgeable. He said they work on all sorts of makes and have the capability to do all sorts of frame repairs and paint matching. Nothing bad to say about the competing shop either so I think I'll be happy either way.
     
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  9. Jul 10, 2020 at 12:10 PM
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    I would pick number two for sure. Not sure where you are in Jersey but I would pick the best auto body shop that you know of ... maybe even ask the Toyota dealer who they prefer to work with. I think you are also legally entitled to have only OEM parts, etc. A good shop will know all of that. And if there is a good aftermarket shop in your area might want to touch base with them. Have the adjuster give you the full on price to get the truck returned to 100% new and then work with the shop to see if the can make some upgrades for you.

    Best of luck ... the other bummer is you take the hit on the Car Fax now, too, I suppose.
     
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  10. Jul 10, 2020 at 12:11 PM
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    This is why I am scared shitless every time I have to go to NJ. :). Of course, I live in NY and it is no better.
     
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  11. Jul 10, 2020 at 12:12 PM
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    Let's just say you don't pay... with money.
     
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  12. Jul 10, 2020 at 12:13 PM
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    Hey, upstate is a dream. I just drove to Buffalo and back last month and it was beautiful.
     
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    Agree 100%. I am trying to move further North. Adirondacks are incredible. But there are also some really beautiful places in NJ, too. But the drivers. OMG. :)
     
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  14. Jul 10, 2020 at 12:48 PM
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    Move to Montana...
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    :). Now you are just rubbing it in ...
     
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    Just a little. Moved here from the land of fruits and nuts two years ago. Best ever decision. Gods best kept secret.8E0E448D-DA89-4F4F-805F-285E33ABB092.jpg
     
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    Wow and you had it on video so dang unlucky sorry man, at least hopefully they pay for the repair
     
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  18. Jul 10, 2020 at 3:43 PM
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    Nice photos.
    Now show the winter. (lol)
    Montana is great.
     
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    You asked for it. Winter of 2018
     
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    Dahm wth was that guy doing ?
     
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