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black plastic body panels under front bumper, available?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by unterhausen, Sep 19, 2014.

  1. unterhausen

    unterhausen Junior Member

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    I was driving on a fairly busy divided highway when a truck in front of me blew a tire. I couldn't avoid the remnants of the tire. Not wanting to stop right then, I got off at the next exit and found the tire carcass had ripped off the black plastic parts that keep the bumper cover in place. I have them reattached for the most part, but they are damaged. Is this something that Toyota stocks? Am I going to have to search junkyards for them. This is on my 2010 V trim level Prius
     
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    Yes, your Toyota dealer should have them. If not in stock they can order.
     
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    Believe it or not----- my G/f Elsie hit an armadillo on I-20 running about 70 mph, and did $3,500 of damage to the front of her 2012 ''v''. And--- she is a local insurance agent and has ''contacts'' from repair shops that she sends her customers to. Odds are good if I have a wreck or ''fender bender'', my agent will be there first hand.........
     
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    armadillo, that's a good one. I'm just glad the tire tread I hit was lying flat on the road, the car actually got off the ground when I hit it. I can just imagine if it had been lying sideways or if more of the tire carcass had been there I would be looking at some real repairs

    Thanks everyone for the help, I ordered the parts from partsgeek, we'll see how it goes.
     
    #6 unterhausen, Sep 25, 2014
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