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#93 of 162 Re: 2005 Avalon Blizzard mud guards [nimimi] by abfisch Dec 12, 2005 (9:19 am)
Replying to: nimimi (Dec 12, 2005 7:07 am) Did not realize they were available painted. This must be something new, as in the past, this was not available this way, unless it was from the factory. Your way sounds alot simplier.   abfisch
#94 of 162 Re: 2005 Avalon Blizzard mud guards [nimimi] by alan_s Dec 12, 2005 (6:53 pm)
Replying to: nimimi (Dec 12, 2005 7:07 am) I got my Blizzard Pearl mudguards from anythingtoyota.com They were much cheaper than the local dealer, the service was great and the color matches perfectly. I recommend anythingtoyota.com
#95 of 162 Re: 2005 Avalon Blizzard mud guards [nimimi] by 06indigoavalon Dec 12, 2005 (8:53 pm)
Replying to: nimimi (Dec 12, 2005 7:07 am) I bought Indigo Ink Pearl mud guards from Anythingtoyota.com and they were a perfect match.
#96 of 162 Re: 2005 Avalon Blizzard mud guards [cadison1] by norcalmike2 Dec 14, 2005 (10:35 am)
Replying to: cadison1 (Dec 11, 2005 3:07 pm) Ditto with all the folks who bought mudflaps at anythingtoyota.com. My silver mudflaps match my 2006 XLS just fine with a very good fit. They are easy to install.
#97 of 162 2005 Avalon Rear Ended by xlsav Dec 19, 2005 (8:26 pm)
What to do? Our Avalon (5 months young) was rear ended with damage to the trunk, DRL system, doors uneven, etc. It's in the shop contracted to do "body" work from the Toyota dealer I purchased it from. My concern, it will never be "new" again. The adjuster said if they can can't fix to the way it was, then they will replace the vehicle. But he seemed to think they could. I asked him how he thought that, when he just told me that it needed to go on a stretching machine. I told him that it appears that it will never be "the way it was." He said he understood, but I didn't get a comittment from him for replacing the Avalon. By the way the guy who hit us was on his cell phone as a "designated" driver for the owner of the vehicle. Replies to this message: fin (Dec 20, 2005 6:54 pm) tasmanmotors (Dec 30, 2005 10:00 am)
#98 of 162 Re: 2005 Avalon Rear Ended [xlsav] by fin Dec 20, 2005 (6:54 pm)
Replying to: xlsav (Dec 19, 2005 8:26 pm) To xlsav:   Here in Georgia there is a law that says the insurance company must advise you of any future "devaluation" of your car as a result of the wreck, if they think it has been devalued. They also must pay for that lost value. Your state may or may not be the same.   It is impossible to determine your damage claims on this forum, but ask yourself: Is a stretched/repaired Avalon, at 5 months of age, the same as a new one? My guess is "probably not." Metal is never the same after a "stretch".... and the paint job may be another source of problems. Body shops do wonders but this is a new car.   Other opinions may differ but I would want another one, all else being equal.... My .02, hope it helps.
#99 of 162 Re: 2005 Avalon Rear Ended [xlsav] by tasmanmotors Dec 30, 2005 (10:00 am)
Replying to: xlsav (Dec 19, 2005 8:26 pm) Hello Xslave, I was an estimator for a body shop in Ohio. The situation you are in does happen frequently and I have spoken with many people who are concerned with their brand new car not ever being the same. Each state has different laws and each insurance company has different rules in each state. I am basising these statements on just the description you have made. The wonders of technology has allowed body shops to put cars back together with such precision that they have tv shows know that represent what the body shop industry can do. The stretching of the vehicle is actually putting on a frame machine and have the unibody structure and if necessary the frame itself pulled back into factory specs. Every vehicle is designed with crumple zones to deflect the amount of force/energy of the impact away from the passangers. Most dealership body shops that I know of typically have a laser guided frame machine which is very accurate in putting it back into its original alignment. Now, this is depends on if the shop calibrates its machines regularly and the human factor, the person working on the vehicle is an ethical employee and will not do any short cuts. The reality is that it does happen because insurance companies will not pay for all necessary procedures to put the vehicle back to its original state. However, being a brand new vehicle, you are in the drivers seat and you have absolute control. I am sure this still does not help settle your fears, but you can control it more than you may think, even if you have no knowledge of all the steps it takes putting a car back together. If you have any concerns with the body shop you are taking it to, ask questions about their certifications/creditials from the employees to their equipment. Are they using some of the newest equipment in the market, do they keep it cleaned and calibrated, what type of paint system do they use(PPG,AKZO-Nobel,Sherwin Williams,BASE,etc), will they give you a tour of their facility, any letters from happy customers, how many vehicles they do in a month(could mean the quality of work is very good so they have a backlog of work), do they do work for any dealerships and which ones if the body shop is an independent(dealerships are very touchy about who they do business with because typically their reputation is on the line). I also recommend, if you have a digital camera, take some pictures and bring a company of the estimate from body shop that the car is at and see what another body shop says and ask them what the estimate says and what certain things are being done or not done. Take it to at least a couple of reputable body shops. If you don't know any ask your insurance company. And if there is a pretty big descrepancy between the orginal estimate and the ones you got on your own bring it up with your insurance company and see if they agree with you and have them fight for you. Hopefully this helps, and I am sorry if this is a little confusing. I am trying to write in a condensed version and cover as much ground to help you out. If you have any more questions please feel free to ask me. Good luck and thanks, Steve.
#100 of 162 Clunking noise right front passenger side by 06avalonxl1 Dec 29, 2005 (10:25 am)
Hello...I've just bought a 2006 Avalon XL and notice a clunking sound when I drive it for the first 50 ft then the clunking sound stops. Does anyone have any idea what this sound could possibly be? I will be taking it into the dealership to get this checked out... By the way...other than that..We love our Avalon! Replies to this message: 66gman (Dec 29, 2005 1:37 pm) 06avalonxl1 (Dec 29, 2005 3:31 pm) rsblaski (Dec 29, 2005 4:41 pm) toyav05 (Dec 31, 2005 9:44 am)
#101 of 162 Re: Clunking noise right front passenger side [06avalonxl1] by 66gman Dec 29, 2005 (1:37 pm)
Replying to: 06avalonxl1 (Dec 29, 2005 10:25 am) Maybe.............. If you have no passenger on the right front seat........ buckle the seat belt. Mine 2000XLS drove me nuts several days till I found the source. It rattled against the side air bag cover if it was not hanging straight. Give it a try
#102 of 162 Re: Clunking noise right front passenger side [06avalonxl1] by 06avalonxl1 Dec 29, 2005 (3:31 pm)
Replying to: 06avalonxl1 (Dec 29, 2005 10:25 am) No, its not the passengers seat belt, as my husband was in the car with his seat belt on....Its more like under the hood on the front right side. Replies to this message: rsblaski (Dec 29, 2005 4:41 pm)

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