Serious Damage to Rocker Panel. Is it recoverable? - Toyota Yaris Forums

shikori · 01-16-2014, 10:14 PM

My Yaris was involved in a side collision at an intersection, which caused the doors and the rocker panel to be badly damaged. A driver in an old civic trying to beat an amber light collided into the side of my car.

Here are the pics:
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Anyone have any idea how much this is gonna cost to fix? I know I definitely need two new doors, but I am unsure if the rocker panel is recoverable or if an entirely new one is needed. As you can see its seriously crimped.

CTScott · 01-16-2014, 10:19 PM

Yikes! That is really crunched. Repair would require welding in that section, as I don't believe that could be pulled. The only problem is that that area is constructed of about 4 layers of sheetmetal, so it would be difficult to properly mate the new one.

*Astroman* · 01-17-2014, 12:29 AM

Um if they hit you and you got their info their insurance should cover it. If it was a hit and run and you have full comprehensive insurance you should have a reduced deductible. Mine was $300 vs. $500 on a hit and run. That definitely will not buff out.

01-16-2014, 10:14 PM	#1
shikori I've made a post! Drives: Blue 2007 yaris. 4 door Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: cayman islands Posts: 1	Serious Damage to Rocker Panel. Is it recoverable? My Yaris was involved in a side collision at an intersection, which caused the doors and the rocker panel to be badly damaged. A driver in an old civic trying to beat an amber light collided into the side of my car. Here are the pics: Yioio.jpg Vhj.jpg Anyone have any idea how much this is gonna cost to fix? I know I definitely need two new doors, but I am unsure if the rocker panel is recoverable or if an entirely new one is needed. As you can see its seriously crimped. Last edited by shikori; 01-16-2014 at 10:15 PM. Reason: Bad punctuation.

01-16-2014, 10:19 PM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Yikes! That is really crunched. Repair would require welding in that section, as I don't believe that could be pulled. The only problem is that that area is constructed of about 4 layers of sheetmetal, so it would be difficult to properly mate the new one. __________________

01-17-2014, 12:29 AM	#3
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	Um if they hit you and you got their info their insurance should cover it. If it was a hit and run and you have full comprehensive insurance you should have a reduced deductible. Mine was $300 vs. $500 on a hit and run. That definitely will not buff out. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

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