[moocow]

I need a 2010 Toyota Matrix (Grey) front driver side fender.
I am in the Central NJ area.

See thread:

Fixing a car after an accident during Coronavirus. NEED...

Update: I need a front driver side fender for a 2010 Matrix (grey paint) https://www.toyotanation.com/threads/2010-toyota-matrix-grey-front-driver-side-fender-needed.1677304/ Long story, but with those with patience and like a good read, I would appreciate those who take the time to go over...

www.toyotanation.com

 

[sdspeed]

Worth a phone call or a look, $50 bucks and 50 miles from Newark.

GREY,4 DR,LX T39715

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009364

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Bi County Auto & Truck Salvage USA-NY(Bay-Shore) Request_Quote 631-968-5700 Request_Insurance_Quote

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[moocow]

So here's the picture of the tire replacement, before and after:

BEFORE:

AFTER:

NOW on the other side, I lost my windshield wiper fluid reservoir. And I also ripped some wires, and my passenger head light does not work, nor do my DRL lights work. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the wiring around the windshield wiper fluid reservoir ?

Now I think the green and brown wires are for the left speed sensor. But in the bundle of white wires, one is ripped with bare copper exposed. There is a pink, orange, and blue wire exposed and I don't know where they connect to.

I also need a new wiper fluid reservoir. When I try to pump, I don't think I even hear the pump running.

But I need to fix these wires soon because my front passenger headlight and fog lights may be out.

My front wipers work, but the rear wiper won't move.

 

[moocow]

Worth a phone call or a look, $50 bucks and 50 miles from Newark.

GREY,4 DR,LX T39715

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009364

$50​

Bi County Auto & Truck Salvage USA-NY(Bay-Shore) Request_Quote 631-968-5700 Request_Insurance_Quote

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Yes, I just called them, and they have the part for $50. Thanks!

 

[moocow]

Worth a phone call or a look, $50 bucks and 50 miles from Newark.

GREY,4 DR,LX T39715

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009364

$50​

Bi County Auto & Truck Salvage USA-NY(Bay-Shore) Request_Quote 631-968-5700 Request_Insurance_Quote

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They are 50 miles in Long Island. With the tolls and heavy traffic, I might not want to pick it up from this shop. 50 miles in NY (one way) could take me all day. I asked them if they ship fenders via UPS, but they won't do it for sheet metal fenders

Also, NY is the state with the highest amount of Covid infections & Deaths in the United States. May those who died of Covid Rest in Peace.

 

[sdspeed]

Well there out there, just keep looking.
Stay Safe!

 

[moocow]

Side question, is there bondo that matches the color of the car's paint? I would like to patch up the dent in my door. Easy job?

 

[sdspeed]

Not that I'm aware of!
Watch some YouTube videos before you give it a try. If it's not a complex area with multiple curves and edges it's pretty straight forward. Can't be a thick repair, panel would have to be pulled out first. Then probably be better off painting the entire panel because blending is a bitch especially with a rattle can.

 

[moocow]

I'm not trying to make it look perfect. Its a 10 year old car. I just don't want the damage to be noticeable from far away.

 

[sdspeed]

Your the only one that has to be happy with it! Maybe buy a good door in gray?

 

[moocow]

I saw grey doors for around $100-$200. I can't justify dropping that much money into a car that's 10 years old. And changing out a driver side door is not fun.

 

[2VZ-FE]

www.car-part.com

 

[sdspeed]

I saw grey doors for around $100-$200. I can't justify dropping that much money into a car that's 10 years old. And changing out a driver side door is not fun.

Swapping out a door is not that difficult, fewer bolts than the fender and good chance fewer electrical connections to worry about. In the big scheme of things a 10 year old car is not that old. I guess you could band-aide it together and then go with a lease or payments for 6 or more years.
I'd rather fix what I have for a couple hundred bucks once in awhile and some of my time than take on that kind of long term finacial obligation.
What ever works for you.

 

[moocow]

Well I found out I slammed my car so hard that the headlight filament bulb wires snapped. I took out a 9006 headlight that wasn't turning on and a spring was rolling around inside the bulb! Also, the same thing happened to my H11 Fog Lights. Took out the one that wasn't powering on, and the filament wire snapped. I saw a spring detached from the rest of the wires.
I just replaced these bulbs last December o f 2019!

 

[sdspeed]

Murphy's Law right!

 

[moocow]

Went to NAPA autoparts and bought two new DRL's, One front head light, one H 11 Fog light. All lights are working, so it is legal to drive at night and in the rain.

 

[sdspeed]

Progress! Excellent

 

[moocow]

Found a Grey Driver's side front fender for $100 30 minutes from me. It's basically the same price as the one in NY because of gas / tolls / 100 miles round trip + commuter traffic.

Also, my windshield wiper fluid reservoir is gone and I don't even hear the pump running when I try to spray the windshield. Has anyone ever had the unfortunate experience of replacing one of these? My rear wiper also does not work

 

[sdspeed]

Sounds like one worth jumping on. Check out the door while your there, maybe they'll give a discount?

 

[moocow]

How does one haggle an auto wrecker yard to lower the price of the fender under $100?