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Hi, I have a pearl white 1999 Toyota Solara SLEV6 with 110,000 miles. Recently, while I was parked at the mall parking lot, I realized someone rear-ended my rear bumper while I was out shopping and not the car. I have full insurance coverage but a $500 deductible. There is just some paint that is chipping off and cracking. The bumper is not dented in or damaged otherwise. I was thinking I should report to the insurance carrier as a hit and run but also thought about taking it to MAACO to get it repainted for about $300 since my deductible alone is $500. I am worried the paint will continue to chip off or the bumper might rust. Any suggestions or recommendations?
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Replying to: cellotrack (May 14, 2009 6:03 pm) I wouldn't bother w/ the insurance co. for such a small claim. IMO, you shouldn't have full coverage on a 10 years old Camry w/ 110K miles.
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Replying to: ray_h1 (Dec 17, 2006 6:49 pm)  gmail.com
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Replying to: pascooke (May 17, 2009 5:59 pm)
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Replying to: gooddeal2 (May 15, 2009 5:43 am) Bumpers are plastic and require flex paint. I had a jopper tell me just to paint mine without the flex. Not me, my new paint job is gonna be done right. I would not take it to Macco for the reason they might not put the flex in the paint. Seriously if you get it painted there, they save cost by speed and material. It would look great until someone bumps the back bumper when parking in a crowded parking lot. I'm painting my 92 bumper with original white. Cost for paint and the thinner mix is about$75 dollars then throw in the flex additive for another $30 of which you use about .50 cents worth. The rest sits on the shelf and eventually goes bad from age. But still worth the extra protection. Also you have a flex primer Macco would probaly use the same primer they use for all the other bodywork repair, not the flex. As an experiment I would go to Macco and get a estimate. Then ask what they mean by flex primer and flex paint additive, if they even bring it up. Ask to show you some in a can. It must say for bumpers, not the additive used to make a paint poly-urethane Their is a difference. Then call a bumper repair specialist that comes to your door to fix your bumper for about $400 dollars no dents, just paint. |
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Replying to: kiawah (May 17, 2009 6:23 pm) It could be leaking out slowly. Is the fluid full or empty? Then if full, the master cylinder failed. Of course someone could have filled it for you when getting service. |
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Replying to: daises2daises (Jan 04, 2009 5:28 pm) Kindly be advised that the Power Steering Pump producess VERY high pressure, (between 800 to 2000 pounds.) --- This causes VERY HIGH HEAT! --- The heat leads to fluid breakdown and fluid failure. --- The fluid should be "clear" not cloudy, and should NOT smell burnt and / or toasted. As miles accumulate on the vehicle, microscopic particles of metal & rubber can buildup in the fluid. These particles can act like an abrasive and acelerate pump and gear wear, so as such the fluid should be changed. Based on your "posting," your vehicle has 70,000 miles. I would have this service performed ASAP! Best regards. --------- Dwayne   
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I just bought a used 07 Camry LE and the engine air filter needs to be replaced. Any advice on the best site(s) online to get a quality one for a good price? Also, is it important to get a "genuine Toyota" filter? Someone told me that the air filters you'll get at AutoZone, Pepboys, et al don't last as long, whereas a high quality one might cost $50+ but can last much longer. Is that true? |
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Replying to: dlrev (Jul 11, 2009 8:06 pm) |
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Replying to: dlrev (Jul 11, 2009 8:06 pm)
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