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2009 Prius front splash shield

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by MargeM304, Sep 28, 2015.

  1. MargeM304

    MargeM304 On the road again...

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    On a recent road trip, my 2009 Prius began making a loud dragging sound. Pulled in to a car dealer at the freeway exit (Mazda) and found the black plastic shield on the front bumper had cracked down the middle and was dragging. I had them remove it to finish my drive home; my question now is, what should be considered a fair price for having this replaced? Last fall, I had a minor accident and had to have body work done on the hood and front fender; should I have the body shop that I used check it out, or stick with the dealer? I'm wondering if the shield might have cracked in the accident and was overlooked. As a single 50-something female, I just want to know what a repair like this might run, so I don't get taken for a ride (pardon the pun!).
     
    #1 MargeM304, Sep 28, 2015
  2. IMkenNY

    IMkenNY Im just being nosy

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  3. Beachbummm

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    10mm socket, might need to replace some of the plastic push in clips, about 30 mins labor..i think $100 parts and labor is a fair guess if you buy the part..be sure to check that a shop will do it before you order the part..
     
    #3 Beachbummm, Sep 28, 2015
  4. IMkenNY

    IMkenNY Im just being nosy

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    You might be able to complete this project in 15 minutes if you can get your Travelocity Gnome to help.
     
    #4 IMkenNY, Sep 28, 2015
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  5. Beachbummm

    Beachbummm Senior Member

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    mine fell off about a year ago, every time I change the oil I say ill put it back on, never do..im just getting lazy
     
    #5 Beachbummm, Sep 28, 2015
  6. MargeM304

    MargeM304 On the road again...

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    I wish he would!! :)
     
    #6 MargeM304, Sep 28, 2015
  7. MargeM304

    MargeM304 On the road again...

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    I know what you mean...but I'm thinking I should do it before winter slush and road salt season.
     
    #7 MargeM304, Sep 28, 2015
  8. MargeM304

    MargeM304 On the road again...

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    Back in the day, I would have loved to try that, but with joint replacements and arthritis, getting under my car now is NOT going to happen...I can barely change a tire now. ;(
     
    #8 MargeM304, Sep 28, 2015
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