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jrod02 · 06-05-2008, 06:01 PM

Second time to post, but been lurkin' for a while.

Knowing my luck and the kind of day I was having yesterday, I backed into a Accord, doing some minor damage to the left side of my rear bumper. Although hard to notice, I know it is there and I would like to get it fixed. Question I'm posing to the board is would you take it to the dealership (which by the way is highly regarded) or go to a a trusted body shop to get fixed?

Deznutjob · 06-05-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jrod02

Second time to post, but been lurkin' for a while.

Knowing my luck and the kind of day I was having yesterday, I backed into a Accord, doing some minor damage to the left side of my rear bumper. Although hard to notice, I know it is there and I would like to get it fixed. Question I'm posing to the board is would you take it to the dealership (which by the way is highly regarded) or go to a a trusted body shop to get fixed?

Trusted body shop, just make sure they are using the exact matching Toyota paint. The truck is so new they won't have to age the paint.

Hawaii 5.7 · 06-05-2008, 06:22 PM

Make sure their using a genuine toyota bumper it'll be expensive but it won't rust out as fast...

notevenclose · 06-05-2008, 06:38 PM

Yep, body shop. Unless the quote is that much cheaper at the dealer.

GotATruckNeedABoat · 06-06-2008, 08:10 PM

Now....why is that my wife can spend $2,400.00 on a Louis Vuitton BAG and I get chewed out for spending $600.00 on a Backup Camera???!!!!!! Do I tell her that I was afraid I might run over her bag?

SRT8TUNDRA · 06-06-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GotATruckNeedABoat

Now....why is that my wife can spend $2,400.00 on a Louis Vuitton BAG and I get chewed out for spending $600.00 on a Backup Camera???!!!!!! Do I tell her that I was afraid I might run over her bag?

That won't work! Unfortunately they are not that dumb

Mickey · 06-06-2008, 09:10 PM

I would go with a reputable body shop....

Mickey · 06-06-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GotATruckNeedABoat

Now....why is that my wife can spend $2,400.00 on a Louis Vuitton BAG and I get chewed out for spending $600.00 on a Backup Camera???!!!!!! Do I tell her that I was afraid I might run over her bag?

She better not leave the bag out of site.......Roll over time.....Actually I would say to her worry about your bag and I'll worry about the camera.....My camera is for safety and you bag??????

jrod02 · 06-19-2008, 09:52 PM

Guys, how can I tell if the body shop put on a new Toyota bumper, as opposed to a refurbished one?

adazzleman · 06-19-2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GotATruckNeedABoat

Now....why is that my wife can spend $2,400.00 on a Louis Vuitton BAG and I get chewed out for spending $600.00 on a Backup Camera???!!!!!! Do I tell her that I was afraid I might run over her bag?

I have the back up camera...and I can say with out even a second thought, that it was the best investment/add on I have ever purchased. I live in Columbia and there are many time I have to parellel park my truck. It is a breeze. I really don't know what I would do with out it. I am sure I would have hit somethine by now. Great investment. It will save you in the long run, even if you will never have to parellel park. Just my 2 cents.

Deznutjob · 06-19-2008, 11:02 PM

I parallel park my 13" tall beast all day long with no problems and no camera. That's the best money I never spent. I thank those cool little adjustable mirrors at the bottom of my big bad ass tow mirrors.

Mickey · 06-21-2008, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Deznutjob

I parallel park my 13" tall beast all day long with no problems and no camera. That's the best money I never spent. I thank those cool little adjustable mirrors at the bottom of my big bad ass tow mirrors.

What would be nice if Toyota had reverse curb veiw mirrors. Especially for you DEZ...You don't want to hit FIDO do you???

06-05-2008, 06:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
jrod02 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	Need help Second time to post, but been lurkin' for a while. Knowing my luck and the kind of day I was having yesterday, I backed into a Accord, doing some minor damage to the left side of my rear bumper. Although hard to notice, I know it is there and I would like to get it fixed. Question I'm posing to the board is would you take it to the dealership (which by the way is highly regarded) or go to a a trusted body shop to get fixed?

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GotATruckNeedABoat Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 9	Now....why is that my wife can spend $2,400.00 on a Louis Vuitton BAG and I get chewed out for spending $600.00 on a Backup Camera???!!!!!! Do I tell her that I was afraid I might run over her bag? __________________ ....Only In America Do We Have Drive-Up ATM's with Braille on them. 2007 CrewMax Limited 5.7L Slate

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Deznutjob Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: L.A California Posts: 4,853	I parallel park my 13" tall beast all day long with no problems and no camera. That's the best money I never spent. I thank those cool little adjustable mirrors at the bottom of my big bad ass tow mirrors. __________________ 07 Slate DC/12"custom lift WWW.CUSTOMMOTORSPORTS.COM 37" Toyo Open Country's 20" (Black) KMC XD Monster's N-Fab nerfsteps WWW.N-Fab.com N-Fab light bar (4) 9" ProComp quarts halogens Banks Monster Exhaust www.Bankspower.com

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06-05-2008, 06:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
notevenclose Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 95	Yep, body shop. Unless the quote is that much cheaper at the dealer.

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jrod02 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	Guys, how can I tell if the body shop put on a new Toyota bumper, as opposed to a refurbished one?

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