Hit and Run - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

slyguy_32 · 02-27-2005, 08:37 PM

I was involved in a hit and run sideswipe on the freeway on the way home from work on Thursday and am in need of a few parts for my '04 Camry. My car doesn't have anti-lock brakes, so I slid into the guardrail on the passenger side. The damage isn't too bad, but I'd like to replace both of the doors and the right front fender,headlight.
Since my deductible is so high on my insurance, I'm gonna fix it myself. Anybody have any ideas where I can pick up some these parts on the cheap??

Thanks in advance,

Sly

P.S. Feel free to call (909) 475-9210

auto_newbie · 02-27-2005, 08:41 PM

junk yard?

slyguy_32 · 02-27-2005, 08:46 PM

Yea, I know that I can go there, but I thought I would ask around here first.
Thanks for the info tho.

Sly

***Edmond*** · 02-27-2005, 08:50 PM

Definitely try the junk yards first. If you buy mail order, shipping would kill you on something like that.

Some of the guys here even junk out cars themselves.

It's a bitch that they never got the guy to hold him accountable.

95camguy · 02-27-2005, 09:06 PM

check www.car-part.com

JetspeedCamry · 02-27-2005, 09:22 PM

Judging by your signtaure..you have a Gen 5?
I doubt you'll find too many Gen 5's in the junkyard! Well here in Aus you never would!!
Possibly the dealer or Toyota Spare Parts.

cman2000 · 02-27-2005, 10:06 PM

sorry to hear that happened to you. hit and run are the worst.

you can try ebay?

not sure if they'll have all the parts you need but it's a good place to look.

good luck

***Eye8Pussies*** · 02-27-2005, 10:46 PM

bad luck

but I also don't see you finding parts for a gen5 on ebay or in a junk yard....

if you don't mind waiting, then a shop may be able to find used parts for you...but it would most likely take a least a week or two.....

whocares04 · 02-27-2005, 11:40 PM

TAP Recycling

giant Toyota junkyard

GaviN · 02-28-2005, 02:08 AM

That sucks, happened to me once too. I was side swiped and also hit the guard rail but I trucked on and caught the idiot even though my steering wheel was upside down afterwards while I was going straight..

RedPhoenix · 02-28-2005, 05:23 AM

Ouch, check junkyards, ebay or TAP. Im using TAP for my engine swap hopefully.

ptsmith · 02-28-2005, 05:55 AM

carparts.com doesn't update enough...they are always way behind the junkyards whenever i call the junkyard for a part.

Porkch0p220 · 02-28-2005, 08:01 AM

www.car-part.com

WhiteRabbit · 02-28-2005, 09:25 AM

sorry to hear that, hope you get it fixed soon.

CrawlingEye · 02-28-2005, 11:20 AM

I think your best bet would be to contact your insurance. Even if it's a $500 deductible, you'll most likely be buying new parts which will cost in the range of there, especially if the parts require painting.