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Gen III rear bumper repair

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by [email protected], Sep 5, 2009.

  1. jsennott@tisi-nav.com

    [email protected] New Member

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    My wife let me drive her Gen III blizzard pearl this morning and when backing out of a parking spot I managed to strike the protruding trailer hitch of an old pickup truck parked behind me. Should have got that backup camera option!

    This put a small tear (1/4" dia) in the lower right edge of the Prius bumper. Hopefully won't be noticeable after a clever body shop guy finishes with it.

    Question: Is the bumper material (liner) made of aluminum or steel? I've seen several references to Gen II being aluminum, but what about Gen III?

    Jim

    PS: My wife was with me when this happened: Ouch!!
     
    #1 [email protected], Sep 5, 2009
  2. greenbelt

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    Here are two pictures of my 2010 Prius after a similar incident. Hope you feel better. I will leave the damage alone, so that it can remind me to be more careful next time.

    BTW: I will be installing an aftermarket backup camera soon.

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    #2 greenbelt, Sep 15, 2009
  3. wvgasguy

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    That's about a $655 repair. I'm waiting on a new bumper cover for my Blizzard Pearl from where my wife was bumped from behind.
     
    #3 wvgasguy, Sep 16, 2009
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