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Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by thetakara, Mar 4, 2015.

  1. thetakara

    thetakara Junior Member

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    Not too sure what insurance will think about that one. :c

    Ran off the road in the heavy snow today. Damage is from a street sign.
     

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    Ouch!

    Are you ok. Did the airbags deploy?
     
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    IMkenNY Im just being nosy

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    I would have to say the street sign won that battle :(
     
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    Nope. Airbags didn't go off, luckily.
     
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    Critical hit! It's super effective!
     
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    As long as you have comprehensive coverage you should have no problem with the insurance, other than having to pay the deducible.
    Glad you're OK!
     
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    Well, the estimate came out as just over $4,000 in damage. At least I have my $500 deductible.
     
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    Is the estimate by insurance appraiser or bodyshop? New or salvage parts? Looks like significant suspension damage.
     
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    I'm so sorry to see that! Glad you're okay!
     
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    wow, almost looks totaled. how fast were you going? isuppose you're not used to driving in snow in your state!:p
     
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    I'm used to snow. I was going probably 20 or less when I hit it.
     
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    The appraisal was done by the body shop and it's new parts. They said it was all cosmetic damage. Frame wasn't hit at all. I was thinking the same with the suspension, but apparently it wasn't damaged.
     
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    Ok, likely then just the picture is deceptive: it looked like the wheel was on an unnatural angle. If it's untouched, that's really good news. Keep in mind still, when they start opening it up they may discover stuff.

    I do not know still: looking at the picture that wheel looks messed up, lol. Stay positive, good you're ok.
     
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    Keep all receipts and take tons of pictures. Will make resale easier to have a folder documenting.
     
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    I won't be reselling it. Gonna drive it until the frame rusts out. xP
     
    #15 thetakara, Mar 12, 2015
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    Good on you, a Positive outlook! :)
     
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