Minor collision with my Yaris

[edmscan]

Originally Posted by mryaris

A rough guesstimate would be in the $500-$700 range (including the bumper cover).

I may have actually made a mistake .. referring to the "bumper cover" as the bumper.

I don't know much about what is what ... but the only part that I need is "bumper cover".

[mryaris]

Originally Posted by edmscan

I may have actually made a mistake .. referring to the "bumper cover" as the bumper.

I don't know much about what is what ... but the only part that I need is the part that you would take off when you are replacing the headlight bulbs. If this is the "bumper cover" then .... this is the only part I need.

I assume that the bumper cover needs painting as well.

I got you ......a new OEM Toyota fascia/bumper cover is in the $200 range and then there's the R&R, paint and labor to paint, etc. Depending on the shop you use it'll likely be at least $500 ($200 fascia + $300 paint & labor), but maybe more depending on who does the work.

Quality work is not cheap and since this was not your fault you want it repaired to as new condition, right? Once this guy realizes how much it will cost him he'll likely file a claim with his insurance. I hope you got his insurance info at the scene.....you may have to file a claim if/when he doesn't respond to your payment request after you get some estimates.

I had to get a new fascia & right front fender for my now deceased '09 hatchback back in June '09 and it totalled $1100 parts, paint & labor.

Good luck with everything....I hope this gets resolved to your liking.

[edmscan]

Originally Posted by mryaris

Good luck with everything....I hope this gets resolved to your liking.

Thanks, I will post the estimate information when I get it.

Just an FYI, a friend of mine got a rear bumper cover for his 2012 Prius C .. and it was $320.00 for the bumper cover part and painted. The only thing is that he was paying cash .. so that may have been cheaper than an insurance quote.

This is the same place where I am going tomorrow .. as they do excellent work.
I will post more .. as I get some estimates.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by edmscan

Thanks, I will post the estimate information when I get it.

Just an FYI, a friend of mine got a rear bumper cover for his 2012 Prius C .. and it was $320.00 for the bumper cover part and painted. The only thing is that he was paying cash .. so that may have been cheaper than an insurance quote.

This is the same place where I am going tomorrow .. as they do excellent work.
I will post more .. as I get some estimates.

Interesting. I know re hospital charges here in the U.S., if you are paying cash the rate is higher for many things. Some hospitals though will end up eventually reversing out that higher rate on the final bill. I know I'm comparing apples and oranges, but I do find it interesting how paying cash influences different situations.

[edmscan]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

Interesting. I know re hospital charges here in the U.S., if you are paying cash the rate is higher for many things. Some hospitals though will end up eventually reversing out that higher rate on the final bill. I know I'm comparing apples and oranges, but I do find it interesting how paying cash influences different situations.

I am pretty certain that the price if you pay cash is going to be cheaper as compared to an insurance claim. I will ask tomorrow .. when I talk to the autobody guy re this, as it would be interesting to find out if there is a difference.