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Repairs for hit prius c

Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Erika_3, Mar 28, 2016.

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    I was hit by a van on the freeway a few days ago. :( The van(a seafood company) was driving fast through the left shoulder as I was in the left lane in slow traffic, and it hit my left side taking out my mirror, front left tire, and a piece of the front metal of the car. It then turned right and hit two other cars, and sped down the right shoulder (a hill!) It also dented both driver side doors and the metal (frame?) under the doors. I'm calling the other drivers insurance today but wanted to see if anyone had any ideas on price estimates or if the car is totaled. So sad! It's a 2015 prius c three. Luckily I wasn't hurt but it does sting that i've only had the car about 3 months.

    I just realized I can't post links yet. Maybe I can send pics a different way?

    Thanks for all your help!
     
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    just keep posting more facts, you need 5 to post link.
     
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    Thanks! I put up one photo as my avatar
     
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    ouch, that looks like a couple grande. i hope the drunk has insurance. or was it marijuana?
     
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    Its a lot worse than it looks unfortunately :( the damage to the doors doesn't show in the pic.
    Not sure what happened to the other guy but he was taken out on a stretcher, maybe he was or could have had a heart attack or something.
     
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    just 2 more posts!
     
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    How i feel about the van that hit me
    :mad:
     
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    :mad::(Grr!
     
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    Boo. I have to have been registered more than a day :mad:
     
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    what??? never heard that one before. darn trolls, they spoil everything.

    talk to you tomorrow.:(
     
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    image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg
     
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    you did it!:( ouch, glad you weren't hurt. still thinking a couple k. any word from insurance?all the best.(y)
     
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    At least two doors, two fenders, rocker panel, bumper cover, a mirror, a wheel and a tire. Maybe a headlight if the attach points are broken. Not going to be totaled. Get a rental Prius through the other insurance company. Start checking out body shops including the local dealer's.
     
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    Thanks bisco. Not the other party's yet...my insurance is looking at the car to ger an idea on repairs. It's been annoying trying to get a hold of the other party's claim people. No answers, just vmail.

    Thanks Jim, thats really helpful. Do you think reairs would be over 10k?
     
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    won't your ins. co. chase them?
     
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    Oops
    Yea I'm going to call today to let them know I haven't gotten a hold on them. They might be avoiding me (and the other cars involved) until the police report is out
     
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    If you get the rental through your insurance policy you'll have to file a claim for the difference with the other insurer. I'd rather have one transaction and have them pick up the entire bill. When I was hit both cars were covered by the same insurer so I didn't use my policy.

    No, I don't think you have $10000 in damage but I'm not an adjuster and I didn't look at the car. Looks like it could all be just sheet metal damage. I'd be more concerned about what they find when they pull the wheel.
     
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    Just found out the car is a total loss. :(
    It's leased, does anyone have any insight on what to do and what to look for in the settlement offer? I have read that it all goes to the lease company but would like some insight from you guys who may have gone through this.
     
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