o8tC

ouch! good luck with everything!

-fantC-

Dang buddy... that really sucks. I hope everything works out for you and your ride. My car had similar damage a year ago. My tC was parked a friend swiped her car from my front bumper to my rear bumper (over $3000 in damage.) The recommended local body shop did an ok job, but even with all the blending and color match, the SW color is obviously missing from a good portion of the car.

So, if you have the skills to paint your car (as I wish I had), I would recommend you do it yourself after you get as much money out of the deal as possible. You cannot trust anyone more than you trust yourself!

Good luck buddy! :D

aryan13

iTrader: (1)

Sorry to hear about your car. I hope all goes well with the repair. Definitely do a custom color when all is said and done.

weeloTC

wow, why isn't their insurnce taking care of it???? sucks about the car, i know how you always keep it so clean

ChelsDS

Uh, since it sounds like FLEA has to pay for the damages, it sounds like either the person fled the scene or didn't have insurance.

Horrible and idiotic drivers now a days who don't pay attention while driving and or parking.

mix300

Dude... Side swiped. Go through your insurance and if you are not at fault you will have your car repaired and the other vehicle's insurance must cover your loss.

FLEA

It wasn't a hit and run. The other car has a hole in the front bumper and headlight, the side fender is dented, splash guard popped out of position as well as the hood. The damage on her car just goes to prove that I wasn't at fault. It kind of sucks because I just moved into a new apartment in Fullerton less than 1/4 mile away from CSUF (Madison Ave & Placentia Ave).

I am just getting prepared to pay a deductible because the last time my insurance handled my accident it took them literally 8 months to reimburse me the deductible I paid ($500 at the time)....oh and the other party was at fault then.

I'm going to end up buying the parts myself and the paint and doing everything on my own. Fortunately since I used to work for Toyota/Scion I can get all the pieces for $1700, bodywork will be free...since I'm doing it, and I am in the process of getting the paint made (painting the whole car a different color). Glad I have really good friends that work there and get a good discount.

mattieg

Hope all goes well bro. At least not only will your car be fixed but now you have a reason to paint it a different color.

FLEA

Was thinking about a satin color, but those are played out like nothing else. Plus I like having a glossy mirror finish.

TwztedtC

I saw the first pic and was like that isnt bad. Then I saw the rest and was like DAAAAMMMMNNN.
Their insurance should pay for that you shouldnt have to pay for anything

FLEA

The fender lining rubs when I make left turns. Sucks, it'll be fixed and painted.....just going to take a little work.

O5_TRD_tC

whos your insurance?

FLEA

21st Century

BZinn1

I have never contacted my insurance for repairs when someone else hit me.Call the other parties insurance and tell them to get it fixed,if they try to say you are at fault then contact your insurance.

chizzz7

NOOOOO! :*(
I hate to see that happen to a tC like yours! It was so Clean!!!!

Anyway good luck on the fix

dredg

I work for a body shop, so I decided to write a super quick etimate for you. This estimate is written with brand new OE parts (your insurance company will dictate what type of parts are put back on your vehicle. IE: OE/AM/LKQ). This is a very quick estimate and are based on $40 per hour labor and paint rates, including misc materials. R&I of parts, overhauling of doors, blending panels, door edging etc are not included, as I really can't write a solid estimate without a VIN. This is also from an 08 tC as I did not know what year you have. The layout is a bit funky a I had to export the estimate into a PDF then copy text from the PDF into a Word Docuoment to prevent posting any customer information.

My advice is to take it to a body shop. The door alone will almost set you back $1000.

2008 SCIO TC 4-2.4L-FI 3D H/B Purple Int:
VIN: LEFT BLANK Lic: Temp Tag Prod Date: Odometer:
Air Conditioning Rear Defogger Tilt Wheel
Cruise Control Intermittent Wipers Keyless Entry
Steering Wheel Controls Dual Mirrors Console/Storage
Electric Glass Sunroof Signal Integrated Mirrors Clear Coat Paint
Power Steering Power Brakes Power Windows
Power Locks Power Mirrors Power Trunk/Tailgate
AM Radio FM Radio Stereo
Search/Seek CD Player Auxiliary Audio Connectio
Anti-Lock Brakes (4) Driver Air Bag Passenger Air Bag
Head/Curtain Air Bags Front Side Impact Air Bag 4 Wheel Disc Brakes
Cloth Seats Bucket Seats Recline/Lounge Seats
5 Speed Transmission Overdrive Aluminum/Alloy Wheels
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO. OP. DESCRIPTION QTY EXT. PRICE LABOR PAINT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 FENDER
2 Repl RT Fender 1 213.09 1.4 2.4
3 Add for Clear Coat 1.0
4 Repl RT Fender liner 1 88.68 Incl.
5 FRONT BUMPER
6 O/H bumper assy 2.3
7 Repl Bumper cover 1 240.88 Incl. 2.8
8 Add for Clear Coat 1.1
9 Deduct for Overlap -0.3
10 DOOR
11 Repl RT Door shell 1 744.83 4.0 3.1
1
03/12/2009 at 08:34 AM
UNRELATED PRIOR DAMAGE
2008 SCIO TC 4-2.4L-FI 3D H/B Purple Int:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO. OP. DESCRIPTION QTY EXT. PRICE LABOR PAINT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
12 Overlap Major Adj. Panel -0.4
13 Add for Clear Coat 0.5
14# Hazardous waste 1 5.00 T
15# Mask for overspray 1 0.2
16# Flex additive 1 8.00 T
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtotals ==> 1300.48 7.4 10.7
Parts 1287.48
Body Labor 7.4 hrs @ $ 40.00/hr 296.00
Paint Labor 10.7 hrs @ $ 40.00/hr 428.00
Paint Supplies 10.7 hrs @ $ 30.00/hr 321.00
Sublet/Misc. 13.00
----------------------------------------------------
SUBTOTAL $ 2345.48
Sales Tax $ 2345.48 @ 9.2500% 216.96
----------------------------------------------------
GRAND TOTAL $ 2562.44

FLEA

^Thanks for that. I was waiting for a SL member to pick up his painted kit from the booth tonight. While I was waiting my paint and body teacher were looking at my car. We both agreed that there was anywhere from $3400 - $3800 worth of damage.

jamessicat25

Salvage title now?

Silverstreak-tC

"dredq" u forgot to add color sand n polish hehe sorry i took estimating last semester and just remembered going there.