Need a new bumper

[bentjazz]

Hi Yarisworlders,

I rear-ended into a big Chevy truck this morning, and it destroyed my
bumper. I'll need a new one, and Toyota collision said it'll cost $569.15.
Anyone have any advice on how I can get this fixed cheaper? My Yaris
is a 2010 and is black.
Thanks.

[Bluevitz-rs]

auto wreckers.

[06YarisRS]

Hi Yarisworlders,

I rear-ended into a big Chevy truck this morning, and it destroyed my
bumper. I'll need a new one, and Toyota collision said it'll cost $569.15.
Anyone have any advice on how I can get this fixed cheaper? My Yaris
is a 2010 and is black.
Thanks.

Is $569.00 painted and installed? If so, that's not bad actually. My Sedona just went into the shop as a guy pulled out in front of me. I'll need a new bumper cover and a quarter panel and it will be in the $2500.00 - $3000.00 range through insurance.

[bentjazz]

Yes, $569.15 is painted and installed.

[06YarisRS]

I'd go for that. Or, you could buy a painted bumper. In Canada you can get one painted and delivered for $299.00.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-auto-body-parts/london/new-painted-2009-2011-toyota-yaris-front-bumper-free-shipping/1278767065?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Probably cheaper in the US. The advantage of having it done at a body shop is that they will actually color match correctly using paint chips. OEM paint isn't always the same and they often go a shade or two in either direction for a better match and the often blend into an adjacent panel.

[bentjazz]

Thanks. That helps. I did have a body shop quote me $400, or maybe a little above, but the bumper would be aftermarket. I wonder if that would make a big difference compared with an OEM bumper?

[WeeYari]

OEM guaranteed perfect fit, aftermarket a crap shoot. Pretty much count on something not lining up quite right.

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[enviri]

if you lived closer i would have given you mine no charge. its just in my shed being dusty.

[06YarisRS]

OEM guaranteed perfect fit, aftermarket a crap shoot. Pretty much count on something not lining up quite right.

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I too would prefer OEM parts but I spoke with the collision shop today and they said I am only approved for aftermarket parts with the exception of the inner fender. Through my insurance company I have a lifetime guarantee on the work the body shop does. I suppose I should dig out the policy and read the 'fine print'. The collision shop agent said that everything would be a prefect fit and color match when they are done. The only real issue I have is that I am not going to get an OEM headlight. I have used aftermarket headlights in the past and some of them suck outright. I may fight the insurance company on that. Current estimate on repairs is $3700.00 CAD which apparently is 45% of the net value of my van. Very glad it was not written off as it would be impossible to find a van in its shape and with all the audio and other electronic upgrades I've done for the pittance the insurance company would undoubtedly offer me.

[bentjazz]

I'll go with Toyota. Seeing that I want to keep this car for the long haul, might as well do it right. Thanks for all the help, guys.

enviri, thanks for thought. I appreciate that. Really wish I lived closer, too.