Wrecked Prius Two Need advice on what to expect adter repair

Looks repairable, mostly tin can replacement.
My/Your's concern will be front en alignment( tide roads, axel, shock tower, radiator frame structural integrity, twisted door frame.

 

I'd find out if the shop is going to do a laser frame alignment check before proceeding with any work.

The most important thing is to determine if the car will be safe during the next crash. Are all the frame, body and bumper pieces that are designed to absorb a crash by deforming in a carefully engineered and controlled manner going to be able to do it again? Have their bending in this crash compromised that ability?

Any doubt and encourage them to total the car.

My experience was with what I thought a trivial crash turned out, as the body shop got into it, to be more expensive than replacing the car. I was pleased with the settlement my insurance company made (and the accident was totally my fault).

 

Eric, I assume the accident was not your fault - you don't mention that in the post. Be sure to ask for "diminished value" from the other party's insurance company. Hopefully no one (including you) was hurt in the accident.

 

That's why your car is at Toyota dealership!

 

Not necessary true. I had a Camry fixed at a Toyota body shop but due to age, the insurance would only allow recycled parts.

 

Yes but this is a 3 year old car.

 

"Recycled" Toyota parts are still OEM. From personal experience I can say the dealer's body shop may use whatever the customer is willing to accept. When I had bodywork done on my Intrigue at a Pontiac dealer the choices were new GM, used, and aftermarket. The manager recommended against the aftermarket panels because of the fit. I had no problem going with the used panels as the car was old anyway.