My 2007 got rear ended! I am SO proud of my car!

[DianneWhitmire]

Am upset but very proud of my car's integrity - my beloved 2007 Prius was rear ended Sunday afternoon in Huntington Beach. It was a delayed hit and run (she took off 10 minutes into the ordeal) by a girl who admitted she wasn't insured and then took off as I dialed 911. Forget that long story... what I want to say is that my car held together with amazing results.

I got whacked SO hard (45 MPH at least, and I was stopped at a light) that everything in the front cupholders and the small center shelf-compartment that was open flew all over the car and into the back seat area!! The back center console broke off and flipped upwards to the floor. And, my body hurts bad today - the impact of the impact sure hits ya later - I thought I was OK other than a sore neck till today, when I feel like a horse threw me.

I'll post some photos later when I get them off my cel phone. I want everyone to know that they are incredibly safe in a Prius! Even though my car might have some frame damage underneath the bumper cover and I can tell the right side's tweaked because the door seams to the back pass. side door are flush together and that is NOT a good sign... but I need my HOV stickers worse than I need a "perfect" car so I am praying these heat-gun off clean for the new bumper.

My car took the hit like a champ! Wish my body had!

[LRKingII]

Originally Posted by DianneWhitmire

Am upset but very proud of my car's integrity - my beloved 2007 Prius was rear ended Sunday afternoon in Huntington Beach. It was a delayed hit and run (she took off 10 minutes into the ordeal) by a girl who admitted she wasn't insured and then took off as I dialed 911. Forget that long story... what I want to say is that my car held together with amazing results.

I got whacked SO hard (45 MPH at least, and I was stopped at a light) that everything in the front cupholders and the small center shelf-compartment that was open flew all over the car and into the back seat area!! The back center console broke off and flipped upwards to the floor. And, my body hurts bad today - the impact of the impact sure hits ya later - I thought I was OK other than a sore neck till today, when I feel like a horse threw me.

I'll post some photos later when I get them off my cel phone. I want everyone to know that they are incredibly safe in a Prius! Even though my car might have some frame damage underneath the bumper cover and I can tell the right side's tweaked because the door seams to the back pass. side door are flush together and that is NOT a good sign... but I need my HOV stickers worse than I need a "perfect" car so I am praying these heat-gun off clean for the new bumper.

My car took the hit like a champ! Wish my body had!

Ahh that just stinks Dianne. I'm glad you weren't hurt to bad and that you think the car survived.
I sure hope you got her plate numbers.

[desertrider2215]

Good to hear you're ok, the car is always replaceable. As far as the carpool stickers go, I know you can print a form and order some new ones (takes a few weeks). I had to order new ones for mine when they started all peeling off. Good luck!

[Rokeby]

Dianne,

Very sorry to hear of this. Glad you're OK... well sort of.

Get thee to a doctor and then a chiropractor.

Were you able to get even a partial license number?

[jay_man2]

Hope you mend quickly!

[blippo]

Yikes, getting hit at 45 mph that's got to hurt

[DianneWhitmire]

I got the whole plate.
I left the rest up to the Huntington Beach Police Department. And, the repairs to Mercury Insurance, my own company. I'll let them chase her. And, her boyfriend's insurance company -- it was his car.

Thanks. I plan a few nights of soaking in a hot epsom salt baths.

Originally Posted by Rokeby

Dianne,

Very sorry to hear of this. Glad you're OK... well sort of.

Get thee to a doctor and then a chiropractor.

Were you able to get even a partial license number?

[TonyPSchaefer]

Glad to hear you're OK, Dianne.

On an impact of that magnitude, I'm turn between hoping the car's not totaled and not wanting to drive a car after major repairs. If they do decide to total it, I hope you know a good dealer in your area.

[DianneWhitmire]

LOL!
Thanks T! HA!
I think I speak for all HOV stickered owners... I NEED MY STICKERS! I'd drive the car with duct taped bumpers if I had to ... I really would.

I think there is a bit o' frame damage the way the back pass. door is pushed up, but they have some amazing machinery now to pull these things back into place. I'm not ready to give up my car. I am just not. Much as I would sure looove a 2010 with sunroof... I need my car!

BTW: best body shop in SoCal is Bay Cities Auto Body in the Gardena area... I've been dealing with them and referring clients for over a decade. No one can make a car look new again like Dan and his guys!

310-326-3740 is their #.

Originally Posted by TonyPSchaefer

Glad to hear you're OK, Dianne.

On an impact of that magnitude, I'm turn between hoping the car's not totaled and not wanting to drive a car after major repairs. If they do decide to total it, I hope you know a good dealer in your area.

[dogfriend]

Originally Posted by DianneWhitmire

I need my HOV stickers worse than I need a "perfect" car so I am praying these heat-gun off clean for the new bumper.

I'm glad you are ok. You can apply to the DMV to get replacement stickers for your car if the old ones aren't salvageable.