Need to replace front grill on 2009 Sedan - Toyota Yaris Forums

Yari-Chan · 05-19-2009, 06:34 PM

Living in NYC my car gets bumped and banged a lot during on street parking. After one month of having my new 2009 Yaris, the top front grill got cracked and broken.

I am thinking of replacing it but I have no idea how much it will cost and if the dealership will do it for me. It's really only cosmetic so I am not in a hurry. Just doing research at this point for what my options are.

I was recommended to go to Garm at Microimage but I cannot find a grill for the 2009 Sedan. The one I found specifically says "Not for 2009 model". Am I just not finding it?

Any other suggestions? Prices?

I am going to the dealership tomorrow for an oil change so I will ask them but am afraid it will be expensive.

Thanks.

HTM Yaris · 05-19-2009, 07:50 PM

I'm guessing it will be at least $200 for the dealer to replace

. You could wait until somebody else bumps the Yaris and get their insurance to pay

YAR1S · 05-19-2009, 07:52 PM

why not get an aftermarket one from micro image?
I think the sporty ones look better anyways.

Pitt Yaris · 05-19-2009, 10:29 PM

I would wait and get an aftermarket one if I were you. Looks better and cheaper.

tuckevalastin · 05-19-2009, 10:32 PM

I don't think there is any aftermarket option right now.

IllusionX · 05-20-2009, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YAR1S

why not get an aftermarket one from micro image?
I think the sporty ones look better anyways.

I got the LAST LAST one from Garm already. Unless he is expecting new stock soon, i don't think he has any left.

Yari-Chan · 05-20-2009, 11:12 PM

I just went to the dealer today and was quoted $179 for the grill and was told the labor for installation would be around $117 or so. The parts manager hinted to me that I would be able to install it myself. Is it really that easy? A few screws and some snaps???

Pitt Yaris · 05-21-2009, 12:39 AM

That's not as pricey as I thought it would be and yea, installing yourself is quite easy. Not worth $117 that's for sure. If you wanted to wait a while, I'm sure you could get an aftermarket grill that looks a bit better for around 60-80 bucks *unpainted*.

IllusionX · 05-21-2009, 11:44 AM

i don't think the grill comes painted. If 117$ install includes painting, it's well worth it.

I paid 75$ to get my grill painted.

Yari-Chan · 05-21-2009, 06:40 PM

I was told it comes painted.

IllusionX · 05-22-2009, 12:03 AM

if so, then you should do it yourself. Once you've done it, it'll be easy for the next time.

the bumper should be easy to take off.. couple screws and clips.

05-19-2009, 06:34 PM	#1
Yari-Chan Drives: 2009 4-Door Sedan Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 21	Need to replace front grill on 2009 Sedan Living in NYC my car gets bumped and banged a lot during on street parking. After one month of having my new 2009 Yaris, the top front grill got cracked and broken. I am thinking of replacing it but I have no idea how much it will cost and if the dealership will do it for me. It's really only cosmetic so I am not in a hurry. Just doing research at this point for what my options are. I was recommended to go to Garm at Microimage but I cannot find a grill for the 2009 Sedan. The one I found specifically says "Not for 2009 model". Am I just not finding it? Any other suggestions? Prices? I am going to the dealership tomorrow for an oil change so I will ask them but am afraid it will be expensive. Thanks. Attached Images

05-19-2009, 07:50 PM	#2
HTM Yaris resident senior View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south Carolina Posts: 814	I'm guessing it will be at least $200 for the dealer to replace . You could wait until somebody else bumps the Yaris and get their insurance to pay __________________

05-19-2009, 10:32 PM	#5
tuckevalastin View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delaware/Connecticut Posts: 609	I don't think there is any aftermarket option right now. __________________

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Pitt Yaris Drives: Flint Mica Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 475	That's not as pricey as I thought it would be and yea, installing yourself is quite easy. Not worth $117 that's for sure. If you wanted to wait a while, I'm sure you could get an aftermarket grill that looks a bit better for around 60-80 bucks unpainted.

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IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	i don't think the grill comes painted. If 117$ install includes painting, it's well worth it. I paid 75$ to get my grill painted.

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Yari-Chan Drives: 2009 4-Door Sedan Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 21	I was told it comes painted.

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IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	if so, then you should do it yourself. Once you've done it, it'll be easy for the next time. the bumper should be easy to take off.. couple screws and clips.