Broken side panel - Toyota Yaris Forums

heartbroken · 04-04-2010, 11:29 AM

Good morning and happy easter to everyone. Last night my boyfriend and I got into a fight and out of anger, he broke the plastic surrounding the switches on the driver's side door. Thankfully, all the switches still work! It doesn't look bad at all and that piece looks like it can be easily replaced. I was wondering if anyone knows how I can fix it (I don't mind gluing it back), or where I can order the part? I would rather not take it to the dealership because they would charge me an arm and a leg to do a 5 minute job. =/

marlondog · 04-04-2010, 01:04 PM

Replace the boyfriend first before the panel! It's hard to find replacement parts for your face. Post up on the WTB(Want to Buy) section that your looking for this part. There should be someone out there in Yarisworld that has an extra one of these lying around.

cali yaris · 04-04-2010, 01:17 PM

^ no kidding.

I think that part will not be that expensive at your dealership, maybe $20 at the most?

MadMax · 04-04-2010, 01:18 PM

Before you replace the boyfriend, make him replace the panel!

You could try gluing it back together, but why should you have to put up with am obviously repaired part that was broken because he can't control his anger? It will be a valuable lesson to him that his actions have consequences, and he will be held responsible...

heartbroken · 04-04-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by marlondog

Replace the boyfriend first before the panel! It's hard to find replacement parts for your face. Post up on the WTB(Want to Buy) section that your looking for this part. There should be someone out there in Yarisworld that has an extra one of these lying around.

LOL! Yes I dumped him last night after he did that. I was able to find the manual on the forum and I popped off the face plate. :) Seriously only took 5 minutes. Now that I know the formal name for it (front armrest base panel upper) I will definitely ask in that section of the forum if anyone has one.

Thank you.

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I think that part will not be that expensive at your dealership, maybe $20 at the most?

Oh really? Maybe I should do that then...hmmm..

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Before you replace the boyfriend, make him replace the panel!

You could try gluing it back together, but why should you have to put up with am obviously repaired part that was broken because he can't control his anger? It will be a valuable lesson to him that his actions have consequences, and he will be held responsible...

Naw...he's one of those baby types that would grovel at my feet to take him back the first second I would see him. I want to avoid that. lol I am going to glue it back temporarily until I can find a part.

RedRide · 04-04-2010, 01:27 PM

Yeah, it's only about $20

talnlnky · 04-04-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by heartbroken

LOL! Yes I dumped him last night after he did that.

good for you.

Betrivent · 04-04-2010, 03:26 PM

As a positive outcome of this fight, you are now on YW

MadMax · 04-04-2010, 05:30 PM

Heck, if it will keep you from talking to the idiot again (even just to get him to pay for the damage), I'd gladly toss in $5 towards a new panel!

Smart move dumping him, actions like that are usually indicators of bigger issues that will manifest themselves down the road. Getting mad is one thing, taking it out on inanimate objects is another...

swidd · 04-04-2010, 05:47 PM

....and on a Yaris, a WHOLE other thing!

swidd · 04-04-2010, 05:48 PM

Seriously, as the Yaris is such a cute car, violence against a Yaris is really like violence against a dog or a cat.

Palmer812 · 04-04-2010, 07:08 PM

Good idea, I'll throw in $5 also.

10DG22 · 04-04-2010, 07:59 PM

Sorry about your situation. I'm sure that part is cheap from the dealer.

heartbroken · 04-04-2010, 08:14 PM

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As a positive outcome of this fight, you are now on YW

You are right! :)

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Heck, if it will keep you from talking to the idiot again (even just to get him to pay for the damage), I'd gladly toss in $5 towards a new panel!

Smart move dumping him, actions like that are usually indicators of bigger issues that will manifest themselves down the road. Getting mad is one thing, taking it out on inanimate objects is another...

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Good idea, I'll throw in $5 also.

Aww you both are so sweet. Thank you, but I think I can live with paying $20. ^^ Yes I totally agree. Thank God it was the car and not me.

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....and on a Yaris, a WHOLE other thing!

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Seriously, as the Yaris is such a cute car, violence against a Yaris is really like violence against a dog or a cat.

I knowww!! I love my car so much

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Sorry about your situation. I'm sure that part is cheap from the dealer.

I am going to call them tomorrow to order the part since they are closed today. I hope that it is. :)

auxmike · 04-04-2010, 11:47 PM

He musta hit that thing REAL hard. That plastic is pretty sturdy.
He's a real animal, be careful.
I hate people like that....

I hope he never hits a girl like that!

DFA · 04-05-2010, 12:53 AM

Holy crap, you know how many times I've been mad (at traffic, mostly) and taken it out on the plastic panels?
I've never even made a single dent in one of them. Ho ly crap.

good riddance, and welcome to YW

Jerkratt · 04-06-2010, 04:33 AM

hope everything is going well and wish i could help if i would have known maybe 2 weeks ago i would have sent u one my friends gf totaled her yari... its since been towed and brought to where ever the insurance comp takes them....

AND189 · 04-06-2010, 05:30 AM

yeh frig big hit ay, what a jerk scaring some poor girl and beating up on her yaris... bet he feels like a big tough man now ay

04-04-2010, 11:29 AM	#1
heartbroken Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: California Posts: 9	Broken side panel Good morning and happy easter to everyone. Last night my boyfriend and I got into a fight and out of anger, he broke the plastic surrounding the switches on the driver's side door. Thankfully, all the switches still work! It doesn't look bad at all and that piece looks like it can be easily replaced. I was wondering if anyone knows how I can fix it (I don't mind gluing it back), or where I can order the part? I would rather not take it to the dealership because they would charge me an arm and a leg to do a 5 minute job. =/

04-04-2010, 01:17 PM	#3
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ no kidding. I think that part will not be that expensive at your dealership, maybe $20 at the most? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

04-04-2010, 01:18 PM	#4
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Before you replace the boyfriend, make *him* replace the panel! You could try gluing it back together, but why should you have to put up with am obviously repaired part that was broken because he can't control his anger? It will be a valuable lesson to him that his actions have consequences, and he will be held responsible... __________________

04-04-2010, 05:30 PM	#9
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Heck, if it will keep you from talking to the idiot again (even just to get him to pay for the damage), I'd gladly toss in $5 towards a new panel! Smart move dumping him, actions like that are usually indicators of bigger issues that will manifest themselves down the road. Getting mad is one thing, taking it out on inanimate objects is another... __________________

04-04-2010, 11:47 PM	#15
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	He musta hit that thing REAL hard. That plastic is pretty sturdy. He's a real animal, be careful. I hate people like that.... I hope he never hits a girl like that! __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

04-04-2010, 01:04 PM	#2
marlondog Shut your fricken suck!!! View User's Garage Drives: 07' liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 755	Replace the boyfriend first before the panel! It's hard to find replacement parts for your face. Post up on the WTB(Want to Buy) section that your looking for this part. There should be someone out there in Yarisworld that has an extra one of these lying around.

04-04-2010, 01:27 PM	#6
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,501	Yeah, it's only about $20

04-04-2010, 03:26 PM	#8
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	As a positive outcome of this fight, you are now on YW

04-04-2010, 05:47 PM	#10
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	....and on a Yaris, a WHOLE other thing!

04-04-2010, 05:48 PM	#11
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	Seriously, as the Yaris is such a cute car, violence against a Yaris is really like violence against a dog or a cat.

04-04-2010, 07:08 PM	#12
Palmer812 Drives: 2010 Meteorite Metallic LB Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 251	Good idea, I'll throw in $5 also.

04-04-2010, 07:59 PM	#13
10DG22 Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 44	Sorry about your situation. I'm sure that part is cheap from the dealer.

04-05-2010, 12:53 AM	#16
DFA Compulsive Washer Drives: 08' AT Meteorite Metallic LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 395	Holy crap, you know how many times I've been mad (at traffic, mostly) and taken it out on the plastic panels? I've never even made a single dent in one of them. Ho ly crap. good riddance, and welcome to YW __________________

04-06-2010, 04:33 AM	#17
Jerkratt View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Liftback S (RIP 07) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fair Lawn, NJ Posts: 1,378	hope everything is going well and wish i could help if i would have known maybe 2 weeks ago i would have sent u one my friends gf totaled her yari... its since been towed and brought to where ever the insurance comp takes them.... __________________ "It hurts more when its wet"

04-06-2010, 05:30 AM	#18
AND189 Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: australia Posts: 329	yeh frig big hit ay, what a jerk scaring some poor girl and beating up on her yaris... bet he feels like a big tough man now ay

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