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billyranger · 03-08-2009, 05:51 PM

Today I was driving on the Taconic Pkwy here in NY when all of sudden my right front wheel house inner fender fell off. It covers the headlight wires and the window wash resevior. How much do they cost and can I get one from a auto parts should or should I go to the dealer.

Thanks

I have a 2009 corolla S

LeanBurn · 03-08-2009, 06:44 PM

Dealer. That isn't a wear and tear item....

billyranger · 03-08-2009, 07:15 PM

Thanks

nabeel · 03-08-2009, 07:28 PM

I'm down in Shrub Oak. The Taconic is full of potholes, I'm afraid of that happening to my 'rolla too.

billyranger · 03-08-2009, 07:51 PM

Thats the wierd part I didn't hit any potholes, I did however clip a cat the other day I swerved and it hit the bottom of the bumper, it ran away so I don't know if it was hurt. I don't think it was a big enought hit to loosen anything. I feel so bad I have two cats

nabeel · 03-08-2009, 09:07 PM

Ouch, these cars are all plastic, even a lil bump hurts 'em

pinoyesv6 · 03-08-2009, 09:45 PM

the fender line just doesn't fall out. are the clips that hold it still in place?

andrewwoo · 03-08-2009, 11:06 PM

odd... i think it should still be there.. just teared away or the clips just came off.. double check to make sure

billyranger · 03-09-2009, 02:36 AM

The clips are still there and 2 screws are missing

billyranger · 03-09-2009, 01:36 PM

Thanks everyone, I asked a local mechanic if he could fix it and he said yes, he called toyota and they had the part in stock he picked it up and is installing as I type, well I am at work and my friend brought the car in, and it only cost $145.00. .... $100.00 for the inner fender and $45.00 labor.

Fallout2 · 03-09-2009, 02:24 PM

would that not of been free at the dealer sounds like a warrenty issue to me

qwertytheasdf · 03-09-2009, 07:28 PM

you should demand them to have it repaired for free. it wasn't your fault like everyone here says, its not a wear and tear thing

billyranger · 03-10-2009, 08:08 AM

Jobs was done thanks, I really wanted to avoid the dealer because they always do things you don't need done. I went in to get my oil changed and they rotated the tires ( which I did not tell them to do) and they charged me $150.00 for labor.

pwain · 03-10-2009, 09:49 AM

Mine fell out too!
When I hit a deer...

Glad it was only $100, I doubt the dealer would have covered it.

FirstXrs · 03-11-2009, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyranger

Jobs was done thanks, I really wanted to avoid the dealer because they always do things you don't need done. I went in to get my oil changed and they rotated the tires ( which I did not tell them to do) and they charged me $150.00 for labor.

It's common practice to rotate tires during an oil change, but in your particular instance, it looks like they were trying to get you. However, this should have been handled by your dealer. The lining does not just fall out.

Yes, I realize I'm beating the horse.