Crashed my Yaris - Few Questions

[quaffle]

Thanks for the responses guys.

Got it back today. I don't think the engine was damaged in anyway as far as I can tell. The car certainly seems higher than it was originally but I think I'm imagining this? The rear wheel arches just seem so far away from the wheels. Must be my mind, right?

I did notice that the front splitter thing on the bumper is missing:



It was definitely there before the crash.There is now just an exposed bit of metal. Have the garage simply forgotten to install this piece? What can I do about it?

One other last question too. The new radiator that has been installed, will it be an official OEM model from Toyota themselves?

Also, the water pumps just gone on it since getting it back pretty much. Could this have been related to the incident or just bad luck that it's chosen to fail right now. I mean, it is a serviceable item that needs to be replaced every now and again? Is that correct. Car has done just over 60,000 miles.

Thanks guys and sorry for all the questions. Just so you don't get the wrong idea, I plan to work 2 jobs (one daytime, one evening time such as bar work) and pay my parents compensation for what I've done. £2,000 should cover the loss of value to the vehicle I've brought about, yes?

Cheers.

[toy_toronto]

Originally Posted by quaffle

I did notice that the front splitter thing on the bumper is missing:



It was definitely there before the crash.There is now just an exposed bit of metal. Have the garage simply forgotten to install this piece? What can I do about it?

I would ask the repair shop to order that missing part for you -- that front lip is an optional part that can be ordered from Toyota..

Ask/pm meteorite marty for info about part no., etc. -- See this post for info http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...2&postcount=10

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[BluYrs]

Originally Posted by toy_toronto

that front lip is an optional part that can be ordered from Toyota..

Standard on all Yarii here in the EU though.

Definitely get it re-installed because even though it's not hard to install it yourself, the bits needed for it (screws, special clamps) and the thing itself is bound to cost some £££.

As for the rear sitting high- it could just be that the car was left up on a hydraulic lift so the rear springs were stretched out (front wheels prolly removed, so less strain on front springs).

As for the quality of work, not much to de done there, but I'd check the alignment of the front wheels (affects handling) and visually check the engine compartment (all bolts&screws there, hoses tightened).