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Rear-ended truck at 5-8 mph, DOH!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Fibb222, Dec 16, 2008.

  1. Fibb222

    Fibb222 New Member

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    It was icy, a down slope and my prius slid a long ways before it hit the truck stopped in front of me. It appears that it is still perfectly drivable but the right of the hood is crumpled a fair bit and the bumper and right fender are slightly damaged. I'm just glad the airbags didn't deploy. No damage to the truck at all of course.

    I'll get a repair estimate on the 17th. $500 deductible poof.

    Anybody have anything to share that I should be aware of as I proceed to drive it this way for the next month. The earliest it can be repaired is mid-January.

    Thanks
     
    #1 Fibb222, Dec 16, 2008
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Make sure none of the coolant hoses are kinked. Many an inverter and MG2 has been cooked by damaged coolant hoses.
     
    #2 patsparks, Dec 16, 2008
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    Thank you that's great!
     
    #3 Fibb222, Dec 17, 2008
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    and if anyone asks blame your wife
     
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    It turns out the high pressure AC line took some damage but didn't bust. All the coolant lines are fine. I had my repair estimate done today. It will be well over $3K to fix and they can't start until January 26th!!!

    Luckily my wife has been gracious by not teasing me too much.

    Here are two pics:
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    #5 Fibb222, Dec 17, 2008
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    You're sure it won't be another slid incident?
    Why not waiting for the winter to end before getting it fix-up?
     
    #6 Qlara, Dec 18, 2008
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    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    Glad that you are unhurt.

    How are your tires? Hope they are winter tires. If your tread depth is less than 8/32" maybe you should think about getting new ones.
     
    #7 Patrick Wong, Dec 18, 2008
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    Well in Victoria we almost always stay above zero C throughout the winter so by Jan 26th, most of the sliding around risk will be past us. Heck it might be plus 5 most of the next few months, with a little luck.
     
    #8 Fibb222, Dec 18, 2008
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    My tires are only all seasons but they have lots of tread depth. I would buy winter tires is I lived anywhere else in Canada.
     
    #9 Fibb222, Dec 18, 2008
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