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Ouch! Fender bender!

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by neutronned, Jul 26, 2009.

  1. neutronned

    neutronned New Member

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    We walked out of the restaurant last night to be greeted by this! (see picture)

    A young driver was trying to back-up in the parking lot and misjudged the distant from her car to ours. Thankfully she stuck around to talk with us and get the accident report filled out. I guess I need to find a body shop in the Twin Cities.

    I know this is kind of sick, but if others have fender bender experiences and stories to share, maybe it'll be therapeutic.
     

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  2. Bica2go

    Bica2go New Member

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    #2 Bica2go, Jul 26, 2009
  3. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    Sorry to hear about the bump. Glad to hear that they stuck around to take responsibility.
     
    #3 TonyPSchaefer, Jul 26, 2009
  4. PriusRos

    PriusRos A Fairly Senior Member - 2016 Prius Owner

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    Sorry about that :(. Sounds like the other driver could have used a backup camera!
     
    #4 PriusRos, Jul 26, 2009
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    Sorry to hear the news. At least they stuck around and will be taking care of it! Not fun when you have to shell out a collision deductible for a hit and run. At least it's the bumper also! Still sad, but when the other party has insurance it's certainly a plus.
     
    #5 mccats, Jul 26, 2009
  6. Martin37

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    Me too! Have you seen "Mattresses and Priuses . . . Oh My!"? Photo: click on link below.
     
    #6 Martin37, Jul 26, 2009
  7. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Luckily they were honest enough to stick around and let you know about it. Sorry to hear about this.
     
    #7 Tideland Prius, Jul 26, 2009
  8. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Bent Prius is a sad sight.
    Mine looks great now after my door got bent up.
    Before
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    By patsparks at 2009-07-27

    After
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    By patsparks, shot with FinePix Z10fd at 2009-07-27

    And proving a Prius is a chick magnet!
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    By patsparks at 2009-04-24
     
    #8 patsparks, Jul 27, 2009
  9. MariaEvri

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    I had a little accident last friday too. ALthough it was my fault. I backed up without looking at any of the rear view mirrors nor the camera

    [​IMG]
     
    #9 MariaEvri, Jul 27, 2009
  10. neutronned

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    The first estimate for the repair is $730 to replace the lower plastic bumper piece, paint to match the Blizzard Pearl and replace the rear bumper applique. Getting another estimate tonight.
     
    #10 neutronned, Jul 27, 2009
  11. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Pat, you really need to pay more attention when driving through cross walks.

    Tom
     
    #11 qbee42, Jul 27, 2009
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    smartalec89 The Official Alaskan

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    haha :) Sorry to hear about the damage. Good Luck
     
    #12 smartalec89, Jul 27, 2009
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