Rear-ended someone, need some thoughts

So totally my fault. We're creeping up to a red light, I'm playing with the radio for a bit thinking the car in front is still creeping up and then bam. Her vehicle didn't looked damaged at all and mine seems to just be the outer plastic bumper piece having the clips broken.

I took it to my dealer and they tried to pry off remaining clips but couldn't told me to go to a body shop. Lisence plate holder totalled and I think I need a new front bumper piece.

How much do you think that will set me back? Could I install myself?

 

From what I read, you should be able to do the repairs on your own as long as there isn't any bent metal. Start checking here for replacement parts:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/3rd-gen-tacoma-parts-marketplace-2016.202/

 

Pay your insurance deductible and let it rip
at the Toyota Dealership Paint and Body
Dept.

 

Dealer wasn't worried about frame damage but they aren't body shop people. I'm going to a body shop tomorrow but I really doubt it's anything serious. It was really low speed.

 

Unless the deductible + increased premium (I would assume) is more than the cost to fix it.

 

Yeah I want to avoid a claim.

 

I just feel terrible and humiliated too. First ever accident.

 

Was it reportable? In other words,
The person you bumped into ask for your proof of insurance. If so, then your rate might go up anyway.

 

The feelings of being rear ended are often shame, humiliation and the need to take countless baths.

 

They did and I of course exchanged info. No police report or anything. I'll wait and see I guess.

 

Fix it yourself,no way I would make a claim on that little bit of damage.

 

It happens dude, don’t worry about it.
I know, it sucks.

 

Time for

 

That’s what I’m thinking.

Something Heavy Duty so next time
just touch up paint.

 

Hoping it's just a bumper piece and a few clips. I might even order an unpainted black one as that might look nice. Just worried the whole bumper might have to come off to replace the outer piece.

 

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Did you uninstall yourself? How involved is it? We tried to pry off the last clip by the service tech was worried about breaking something else so we didn't go further.

 

I got it from my Co

 

And do you just push to install? Gonna see how much a painted one will cost, but thanks for the offer, I appreciate it

 

No idea