Got rear ended and hit and run...

This is painful to see. So sorry! I personally would get everything checked afterwards. Others will hopefully see your post and comment. I would think sensors etc would be replaced and tested when the repairs are being done.

My 2009 was rear ended and I was having trouble with my key fob. Antenna located behind the rear bumper was damaged.

 

Damn. 3rd one I've seen getting wrecked on here. Hopefully is reparable.

 

Horrible. Yeah, in California hit-and-run is the standard operating procedure.

Is this a guardian-gray SE?

 

I have a new LE because my 10' was destroyed in a hit and run rear end. Driver never found... It's a problem in the NYC area as well!

 

So sorry to hear that - makes my heart hurt to see it. I think having the dealership look at all the sensors would be a safe bet. The body shop likely won't know hot to test all of them on this new vehicle.

 

A body shop would likely sub-contract anything outside their realm of competence, act as “general contractor”. Good to ask though, make sure they’re on-the-ball. Our usual place (for example), always sends cars to another place if there’s suspension repairs involved. Sensors would be similar I think.

 

Dang...that's terrible but I doubt it's totaled unless the frame underneath got bent. (Hard to tell from the pic)

No, any good car repair place has the scan tools to re-calibrate any Toyota motion sensors, so don't worry about having to visit the dealership for help.

 

Regarding the sensor question, you must take the car to a Toyota dealer body shop, not an independent body shop, from the beginning.

You need to let the insurance handle this from the beginning; otherwise, it is going to cost you a fortune, especially for the sensor calibration, which is around $5,000 if you don't let the insurance handle it.

Since this is a hit-and-run, you will already have to pay for the collision deductible. The other driver is most likely uninsured, and if you don't have the uninsured motorist coverage, your out-of-pocket payments may be even higher.

It will also take them a couple of months to fix the car, and the rental is going to end up costing you.

In any case, this is a bad situation. I am glad that you are OK.

 

Rear quarter is done. It better be totaled. Or a lot of cutting and welding maybe.

 

USAA was my insurer when I hit a deer in Oct 21 when the car was only 3 months old. Just under $11,000 to replace much of the front and a new windshield. Company was Caliber Collision and took a month and 11 days to get her back. USAA offered a rental car but I just drove my Tundra. The car looked brand-new after I got it back (they used all OEM parts) and only issue I noticed was my dash wasn't seated all the way back in (they had to mess with it to replace the windshield.) They ordered me a new dash and, now, looks great.
Best of luck...keep us posted!

 

Ouch, curious to see if they total it but I'm leaning towards that they wont.

 

I wouldn't want it fixed if it was mine. 1k miles and it will never be as good as it was before the wreck and will always show up that it was wrecked and how bad it was wrecked when you try to sell it.

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It might show up on a car report but just says "accident" and you just keep your receipts to show it was all fixed..no biggy these days since cars are priced at premium levels. (I'd hate to be looking to buy anything right now....crazy high prices.)

 

I’m curious if you had extra coverage on your insurance policy in order to get all OEM parts. State Farm does not provide this coverage even on a new car. I can’t switch because there is an open claim but hoping to find better coverage eventually. Thanks

 

Auto insurance regs may be a little different in your state. In Oregon, you can take your auto to any body shop you want, not just the one the ins company recommends. There is a collision repair shop here called Leifs and they advertise they only use genuine OEM parts to repair vehicles. The owner worked with the state legislature and insurance commision to pass regs to allow that.

 

Very sorry about your accident. I hit a buck deer 9/11 on the way home from Masonic Lodge. I have dealt with the body shop before (on my 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner retractable). He specified the Toyota Dealer must check and reset the computers. Rochester Toyota is where I bought the car. I found out they have a fantastic service department. Pictures here: https://dunlavy.us/2023PriusLE/2023PriusLE.html
I'm going to take my new 2023 XLE there for service also.

 

Nothing extra. My deductible was $1,000 so I did have to give that to the repair folks.

Since the majority of your damage looks body-related, the repair folks would probably have to order the parts from Toyota, anyway. Ask for a detailed list of everything replaced. (And there will be a warranty on all the new parts....I think mine was 12-months.)

 

Dave: I just edit it and replace with a "." since you can't delete it....stupid website bug...

 

In California, it is mandatory. It is called auto body-repair consumer bill of rights.

https://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/105-type/95-guides/01-auto/upload/AutoRepairConsumerBillofRights_Final-3.pdf