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Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by tgpii, Feb 15, 2015.

  1. tgpii

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    I hit a raccoon on the other day, on my way to work. It cause some damage to my lower front bumper. With snow and other stuff I may need a new front bumper. I have to replace the hole thing instead of the lower part I just need I think. any ideas or thoughts on how much to replace the bumper may be? I will post a picture soon. It is a 2012 Prius C, also I need to take it to the dealer for some recall. I might trade it in for a Yaris or some other Toyota. If this is the wrong forum please let me know.
     
  2. IMkenNY

    IMkenNY Im just being nosy

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    Stay away from the Yaris, A recent survey shows raccoons prefer the Yaris 3:1 over all other Toyota vehicles due to powdered fish meal used in its bumper construction :)
     
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    Here is the picture, I may wait to spring to get it fixed.
    How much would a bumper be and how much to replace on a Prius?

    I just uploaded a picture of the damage. First time posting a picture to this site so please tell me if I did it right. Thanks!
     

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    IMkenNY Im just being nosy

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    Thanks

    Thanks for the parts site. Anyone know by the picture what parts I will need? Thanks.
     
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    There is only one part - the complete bumper.

    Not much damage that I can see.
     
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    It is not much, but I might have to replace the hole bumper for that little section!
     
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    I went to my local repair shop today. They say around $700.00. They have to replace the whole bumper. Does that sound about right?
     
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    Does that prices seem ok?
     
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    Yes, that is a fair price for a new painted bumper installed.
     
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    I had work done at this shop before.
     
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    Hello State Farm ,,,, I would call my insurance company ,
     
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    I did call state farm but since I already put some clams in I don't want my rates to go up.