My 2024 4runner SR5P got rear ended.. it wasn’t bad, i only had to replace the bumber but it bugged the hell out of me everytime I used to look at it because the paint didn’t match exactly the same especially in the sun and knowing that it got hit so i traded it in for a TRD ORP.. I couldn’t get over it. Best of luck
Chloe - the last time I left a comment, it was "Chloe the good samaritan", this time, it's "Chloe the psychiatrist"! 😂 I'm surprised estimate was only $1300; and from the dealer. My 2-cents ... take the $$, get the ARB bumper, and have dealer install it. If they find anything, you can still go back to the insurance. PS - Love the videos, keep it up!! THANKS
Your truck is fine, the horrible loud sound was the Civic absorbing the impact. Get a couple more estimates and insurance will give you the least in cash and go buy your bumper Chloe!🎉
Definitely upgrade. My 22’ Off Road was rear ended in May. I decided to take the claim payout and do the repairs myself. Was able to upgrade the rear bumper, front bumper with winch mount and had 50% towards a 9500# winch. Much more rewarding than waiting out a body shop to only be in the same place for upgrades I’d have done in the future. It’s a sign. 👍
11:00 That's kinda funny. As soon as she posted the short of this incident my first comment was "Yeah dude was definitely on his phone not paying attention"
A speed bump in the life of vehicle ownership! If nothing else, that's a content source for your channel. Good going almost 200K subs, btw, and all entertaining and useful content. I got around to getting a 2023 4Runner, I'm loving that. Love your 4x4 content - great stuff. Keep it coming!
Hi Chloe, I have a 2018 Tacoma that was rearended a couple months after I got her also, so I know how you feel. In the video you ask for our thoghts on what to do. Glad no one got hurt and like you said move on, don't let you down. I would have a second shop look at the truck to see if they find any damage that was not found before. Then once you feel all damage has been found and if you feel all damage will be repaired by buying that TRD PRO rear bumper then you can do that. If more damage is found then I feel you would want that repaired so you get your truck back to 100% "new" truck, then after you get your new truck back then you can think about a upgraded bumper. Good Luck, hope things work out for you. sam
I would definitely get a second opinion just to make sure! Now yes I agree with you that you should go with an aftermarket steel bumper… I’m not sure how much the ARB bumper is but what about other companies? Have been waiting for this “what happened” reveal and just glad that you both are ok and safe!! 🤙
Chloe I think you should get tbumper. ARB bumber. If you're anything like me (full of I should have's) and regretting not having made that decision before getting Toyota to repair the original one. You said you love that ARB bumper, so go for it! Just glad you're ok.
First, I’m Thankful You are OK 🙏 Second, I’m aware how attached we get to our vehicles!! I saw a tiny indent on my rear bumper one day and obsessed over it for weeks…every time I looked at it I was saddened the car was hurt 🙄 and felt angry towards who was responsible. That ‘feeling’ of attachment is important 😇 I Love my car (2004 G35) and looking back at that (Quarter size) dent…Don’t even think about it anymore 😎❤️
I'm the same way with a new car...but once I get that first ding or scratch I slowly start to let go...never completely but definitely just "get over it" as much as I can.
Well, I'm glad your ok and you will get your truck back and it will be fine my Tacoma 2005 got hit from behind to about a year after I got it and hit and run but there was no damage at all to my truck, but his Tacoma's front grill and bumper had damage on them I saw as he turned around and ran off BIGLOVE keep the killer videos coming. Ya change the bumper out I would :)
Sucks but glad nobody was injured. I can relate to that type of pain. When I got my new truck, I did weird things like park further away from the front door of the grocery store, out in the open, so I didn’t get any door dings. Stuff like that. I think many of us do that. Two years later that quirky habit went out the window. Your dad gave you very good advice.
I feel your pain. Here's a wild story. My wife and I were in Montana driving down a national forest road in our new 3rd gen with a new alu-cab system and two gentlemen cutting fire wood dropped two trees on our truck. There were no road blocks , cones, signs, nothing. This is a well traveled road. My new truck and alu-cab with 4500 miles at the time are now totaled. Now looking to replace it. Not a big fan of the 4th gen Tacoma. Not a fan of CEO's and project managers making changes that caused more problems at a higher price than solutions. Leaning toward a Ford Raptor.
If the frame of the truck is untouched and like you mentioned it’s all cosmetic issues, just cash out and upgrade the bumper. Keep the carfax clean and you get the upgraded rear bumper you want.
I have the 2024 Terra colored TRD Pro. I also have a tow hitch and the ARB bumper. It doesnt stop people from tailgating me during commute hours but I feel safer in my Tacoms than when I had my Plaid Model S obviously. I never thought I'd have so much fun driving a truck. Glad I made the trade for commuting. Thanks for making the video. Glad you are safe and thanks for telling us your story. Safe regards.
Sorry to hear what happened to you on your new truck Chloe. My wife’s an insurance agent and the cost of replacement bumpers are crazy because all the new tech with the sensors. Hate the feeling of having a new vehicle and getting that first accident. Had a new Chevy Silverado and friend was using when away and hit a pole on the side. He fixed it right away before we got back from vacation. Still, it’s just not the same😢
Chloe, I think you're on the right track with having the dealer repair the damage. You should be able to work a deal with them to apply a portion of the estimate to the upgraded bumper as a replacement. Adjustments would be needed since some labor would be common to both procedures, as well as some parts being deleted from the original estimate. If the insurance provides for a rental vehicle, ask if you can be paid the rental rate, and use your other vehicle in lieu of the rental car. I did this with the other party's insurance, Geico, in 2017. They paid for 28 days of a full size rental car when my Camry was rear ended.
Glad you are okay and that the damage was minimal.. Same thing happened to me in my 2004 Tacoma 2 years ago and mine was 1600...had to remove scratches and repaint bumper and replace hitch. I probably should have replaced bumper at the time since the truck was stock since new and I have considering making some upgrades
Yes. The evening rush hour traffic. CA-78 is the highway that on-ramp on the right is too. It can get a bit chaotic out there. I literally drive in that every week. It can get sketchy out there.
Chloe, glad you are okay. This is a great opportunity to upgrade to the ARB bumper. It’s a great looking bumper and will provide better protection if (god forbid) this ever happens again.
I had a garmin mini and it started overheating and nothing fixed it. As it was out of warranty we couldnt get it replaced. I've seen it on other reviews that it's a common issue for that dashcam but lucky that you've had yours for so long without issues!
At disassembly, any other damages will be known. With the exception of sensors. They will know at installation and testing. When you drive home from the repair shop you should be good to go. Thanks for sharing!
I was recently rear ended in my pristine 2014 Tacoma. I was rear ended at around 40-50 MPH offset left side. The estimate is up to 13K currently and will be fixed. The frame is not damaged but if the hit was aligned it would have been a way different story for her and I. She's a special truck and the only new vehicle I have ever had. Happy to have her (being) fixed as I would have been screwed if she was totaled. The next step will be diminished value pushed to the insurance company. People suck out there and I'm sorry you had to go through this.
Bought a brand new 2023 Tacoma off-road. It took me two years to save up the down payment and finally bought one after a lot of research on what kind of off-road vehicle I wanted for Overlanding. Like I say, ended up going with the Tacoma because it was the best choice. Less than six months after purchasing it I had it parked in front of my place and someone rear-ended it and took out the driver side bumper and crumpled the side of the bed and knocked a few things out of whack. It was a hit-and-run from someone that just lived down the road so I was pretty furious when that happened. Of course the guy had no insurance and refused to pay anything and left the neighborhood after a couple of weeks because he knew I was tempted to hunt him down and make him pay for the damage. Almost 11 months later I’m still trying to get the rear axle replaced. Every time I walk around that driver side rear end seeing that rear tire pushed inside of the wheel well just makes me furious again. So sad way seeing that happening to so many other people I realize that you just eventually get over it and deal with it somehow. Your channel is great and I learned so many different things from it. My next thing is to try and add a front facing camera using your video on that.😁
That’s why I have uninsured motorists on my insurance. But I still had to pay the premium plus car rental for a week while they repaired the truck. Still kind of sucks when you get a brand new vehicle and somebody hits it and runs away. From what the neighbors know of him, he might’ve been intoxicated. It’s like Chloe said you feel violated.🥸 but life goes on 👊🏼🤓
2023 Tundra Platinum...had it for a year and got rear ended. About 8k in damage. Got pushed into car in front of me. Had zero issues with the truck....crossing my fingers now.
I have a new Tacoma Limited Hybrid on order - should get it around the end of the year. My recommendation is to get the ARB bumper! It's a good opportunity to upgrade the bumper and have part of the cost covered.
The ARB bumper is good quality, but every Trailhunter will have the same bumper so it's not unique. It's a good idea to plan ahead and decide how you will use your truck and if you plan to install a winch later. Then, choose a company that makes a matching front and rear bumper that looks good and is functional. I like the look of the C4 Fabrication Overland Rear Bumper for the (2024+) Tacoma that retains BSM (blind spot monitoring) and park sensor functionality. The C4 Fabrication Overland Rear Bumper also includes backup light cutouts made to fit the Baja Designs S2 flush mount lights. Then, you would have choices for a front bumper. Choice #1 - C4 Fabrication Lo Pro Bumper High Clearance Additions Tacoma (2024+). Choice #2 - C4 Fabrication Lo Pro Winch Front Bumper. Choice #3 - Hybrid Front Bumper / 4th Gen (coming soon). C4 Fabrication also make rock sliders, skid plates, oversized tire fitment kits, and high clearance fender liners for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gen Tacoma.
Had my 24 Tundra for less than 2 months and also got rear ended. Bought a supreme suspension hitch skid plate so if someone bumps me again they'll hit that 1st instead of the truck looks pretty sweet, also I don't keep the D Ring installed. And I didn't have the truck for 2 weeks before kids threw a bunch of pennies off a overpass and Chipped my windshield.
I really dislike that freeway, especially the transition to the 78 west...so awful!! Your incident made me order some front and rear cams for my new 2024 elantra I just bought 2 weeks ago..thanks for sharing your experience 😁 Hopefully no more accidents!!
Traffic has been more stop and go there since they closed several 15N lanes near 78 for construction . Glad it was just a tap, but as someone that spends a lot of time caring for their truck I feel your pain.
Nice to know you and the other driver are fine. … I believe Honda Civic bumpers are rated for impacts up to 5mph. … I recommend a rear dash cam also. … Not sure why persons can’t understand taking a call “hands free” and not needing to look at a cellphone because it’s a conversation, not a video call? … I talk and drive all the time, but the skill is to know you are driving, and your attention should be on the road and cars around you. The skilled task is to talk and drive at the same time, which is possible. 🙃🍷
I’m definitely planning on getting the ARB bumper on mine. Got a few more months till it’s paid off, and I’m gonna pull the trigger on one. They’re not cheap! I love that it’s an OEM part tho. Gonna put my axle dump exhaust on next weekend.
It sucks about the truck, but like you said, stuff happens, and it could have been a lot worse. Thankfully, you, your dog, and the other driver are OK. And who knows, this might have been the push to get your new bumper like you said. Stay safe, love the content, and can't wait to see what you do next with your truck. Ps, I also have a 24 trd taco offroad and I'd be just as upset as you if in the same situation
Get the ARB bumpers and have Toyota install it to make sure there are no other hidden issues. Getting the new ARB bumpers will not remind you about the accident. I was sideswiped on my 6 months old vehicle a year ago and that was a bummer.Good luck.
The damage we did to Olive Oil on our last trip was self inflicted and goes with off-roading , we can deal with that. Having someone else cause damage just makes you feel like your space has been invaded. It’s a horrible feeling when you get rear ended. Blue got it a couple of years ago on the way to Moab and it was the worst feeling. Glad the damage on the new taco wasn’t to bad though.😬🤷♂️
Get another estimate with a body shop you are comfortable with. I would also recommend getting the Wolfbox 900 as it gives you front and rear recording full time. I have been rear ended my Tacoma that totaled the truck even though the truck looked like slight damage. Definitely more estimates you get will help you know you are covered. Getting it fixed or getting the ARB new bumper it totally your call.
That would be MY luck! The same day I got my last Tacoma, a semi started spraying some kinda oil everywhere when I was driving home from work! I’ve never seen that happen before EVER! But I was in the perfect spot, at the perfect time, with a Brand new truck! It’s been like 10 years, and I’m still pissed! lol
I'd go for the new bumper. My 21 Tacoma got a scratch on the driver side rear bumper so I'm debating about getting different bumpers for that now because of it lol. Least the accident wasn't worse and not as much damage as I thought when you first posted about it kinda surprised.
Get another estimate with a body shop you are comfortable with. I would also recommend getting the Wolfbox 900 as it gives you front and rear recording full time. I have been rear ended my Tacoma that totaled the truck even though the truck looked like slight damage. Definitely more estimates you get will help you know you are covered. Getting it fixed or getting the ARB new bumper it totally your call. Sorry it happened!
I agree with the majority. Get the upgraded bumper and have Toyota install it. Make sure you get documents stating everything is back to factory specs and everything is 100% under warranty for the remainder of the new car warranty if possible. The accident doesn’t look too bad and you come out with a new bumper.
I had a similar incident way back in 1995; I had just bought a brand new '95 4Runner I'd had it less than a week. My wife, daughter and myself were on the way to the lake for nice 'night-time' picnic/star gazing session when a careless driver ran their stop sign, (I did NOT have a stop sign) I was doing speed limit 35mph I saw that she was not going to stop I hit the horn, locked up my brakes and hit her broadside. The damage was substantial; grill was trashed, front bumper was trashed, radiator, lights etc.even the front fenders and hood were bent. The other driver was a young girl 17yrs old had just got her drivers license... To say I was incensed is putting it mildly; I was SOoo pissed off!! Thankfully neither my wife, daughter nor myself were injured, I think the girl had a broken left arm as she had her arm on the armrest at the time of impact so she took a pretty bad shot, she was cited I was not.. My insurance hashed it out with the other insurance but I still had to pay a $500 deductible... I never felt good about that 4Runner again, every time I looked at it all I could think about was that it was 'damaged goods' I was hoping they would 'total' it out but they wouldn't, but life goes on and we 'got over it' and moved on......
That's a tough call....since it's brand new, I'd probably just get it taken care of by the body shop, even if you plan to change the bumper later. Then you at least know (or would hope) that everything is back to the way it should be. When the deer ran into the side of my brand new '24 (700 miles), insurance quoted $4000. After the shop looked at it (not a Toyota shop, but who they recommended), it was discovered that the damage was a little worse. $7500 later, an entire new driver side (front fender and both doors)!
You can also get a demolished value payment from the insurance, like you said the truck will lose it value due to stain in the Car-fax. So technically you can get that additional payment on top the cost of the repair. As for bumper you can also get that ARB solid steel bumper
It'd be cool if someone came up with a way to splice into the feed from the cameras built into the truck and record from those. The quality has gotten pretty good and it would give you a ton of angles. Maybe that's more complicated than I think it is but also maybe it's way simpler. Either way it would still be awesome
Chloe, it’s usually a good idea to listen to your dad. You have reignited my interest for a dash cam. Definitely one with a rear facing camera. There are just too many people out there not paying attention.
I think taking the funds repairing this snafu to get the upgraded bumper that you and we all know you really want is the route to go. This is what you do. No need to overthink young lady! DO IT!! Onward and upward!!!
When I was hit in a parking lot, the Est. was closer to $4K, but, the guy hit me hard enough to slide the truck sideways nearly four feet. The damage was rear bumper, passenger side rear Quarter panel, tail light, and the bed was knocked out of square. I filed with my insurance and my insurance went back and forced the other drivers insurance to pay for my damage, I had the security footage, witness's, and I took a lot of photos of the scene...
Chole, don't worry, I had someone open there doors as I was driving by a parking lot, I was able to stop before manger damage was done to my 2018 Tacoma, miner damage done to the bumper, but the light was broken at the top where the light connected, the gentleman said it could be buffed out, then I opened the hood and saw it, we had a repair shop give him un estement, ti came to $1,500 dlls, to replace both lights because you cannot install only one it would not look correctly, without involving the insurance company's we settle on $1,000 dlls, so without remorse I excepted, he was happy and I bought a set of Morimoto head light for $1200 dlls and installed the myself so now I am very happy and the man served $500 dlls, so he was happy to, 🎉
Oh my goodness Chloe 😢 I had F350 4X4 4 door with the 8 foot bed. This was 4 years ago the year before Covid started. Granted it was a 2004 f350 but it was a one owner with only 135k miles it had every option available the guy had the window sticker in the truck from 2004. It was over 45k dollars back in 2004. Short story only had it 3 weeks decided to drive it to work on a Saturday instead of my car. Was on a 2 lane highway going 65 mph. A 75 year old lady turned in front of me. In a newer Ford Fusion. I hit her passenger side. It hit so hard that it blew out all of her glass except windshield. I had 15k in damage my one and only accident. She told the police that see didn't even see me. Her insurance total the truck out. I was lucky her insurance and mine was the same company. We just had different Argents I ended up with 5k dollars more then I paid for the truck. I probably wouldn't fix it. Take the money and get the ARB bumper 😊
That spot where you got tapped looks familiar not because I used to live in San Diego but I watch a lot of Doug Demuro car review videos and he's based out of the San Diego area and that looks like one of his test routes.
That sucks. I hate the 15 fwy, I live in Rancho Cucamonga and avoid using that freeway at all costs. With the new tech in cars today, there’s no reason to have a device in your hands while driving. Hopefully you get everything fixed.
I live in Utah literally 500 miles due north on the 15 and going from Salt Lake City to where I live in rush hour literally 45 miles takes almost 90 minutes.
A vehicle that gets hit/accident, will continue to get hit, trust me. When I bought my 99 Tacoma was brand new I was rear ended withing a few months damage to rear bumper, tailgate and bed latch for tailgate. Then a few years later I was at a red light and a vehicle in front of me (manual trans) driver couldn't drive stick, car rolled back into the front of my truck. A few years later I'm at a red light on freeway off ramp and guy in Mercedes in SUV rear ended me (he said his vehicle jumped into gear, by the way it was an automatic transmission) he had pieces of wood jammed into the shifter column. Be careful.
@@eddyhmmk1 I know the feeling. It always happens to new vehicle's and the owner who take care of there vehicles. I swear, that people who dont give a shit about there vehicles have better luck of avoiding accidents/damages. I like to think of this as the clothing methodology: People who wear nice clothes and try there hardest to avoid staining, tearing, getting caught on things etc, almost always have something happen. Whereas those who wear mediocre (who cares) clothes dont have any of the problems mentioned above.
Bummer. Getting rear ended with only 400 miles on a new Tacoma really stinks. I would not be able to get over it so easily, especially after paying big bucks for it. I would go for the upgrade bumper, as it looks good, and I think it is made of real metal. A good video, nonetheless.
We really need harsher punishments for DUI and cellphone usage. Too many people have main character syndrome and think they're way more important than what they actually are. You can wait a whole 10 minutes to get to your destination. You can scroll tiktok watching girls poorly dance and lipsync when you're not driving.
Hello Chloe hate that happened to you but if there is a next always get a police report. Just in case they change their tune after the fact. And as far as making a claim against your insurance, it may not cost you a deductible, but it goes against your points when your rates are being decided. I have State Farm and even having windshield repaired they consider it a claim. So be careful when putting a claim against your insurance.
I was in a Tundra once upon a time and got rear-ended by a minivan, and he was so distracted, there wasn't even any skid marks where he tried to stop, he just ran straight into my truck. He hit me so hard it actually did damage to the cab.
If you were already thinking of upgrading, you might as well upgrade. If not, then I'd live with it and pocket the cash as most likely it'll get hit in a parking lot soon while shopping.
I think you should just have a second or third opinion and go through insurance as plain as that may sound. The new bumper sounds great, but I believe you can wait.
I once got hit on my way back from the range. Stressful citation with multiple firearms and ammo can fill in my car. Knowing that road rage has significantly increased in recent years
Try looking for salvage yards near you. They buy totalled vehicles then remove the good parts and sell them for a good price. If they have a truck with front end damage then all the rear parts are still in perfect condition.
My 2024 4runner SR5P got rear ended.. it wasn’t bad, i only had to replace the bumber but it bugged the hell out of me everytime I used to look at it because the paint didn’t match exactly the same especially in the sun and knowing that it got hit so i traded it in for a TRD ORP.. I couldn’t get over it. Best of luck
@@MRNagiii The body shop "should have" blended that side of vehicle/panel. Shame on them for not doing it correctly.
Oh man that sucks! But good point… I’m slightly worried about the same thing
This is why I just drive a beater car so a dent or whatever happens to the car doesn't hurt me.
Chloe - the last time I left a comment, it was "Chloe the good samaritan", this time, it's "Chloe the psychiatrist"! 😂 I'm surprised estimate was only $1300; and from the dealer. My 2-cents ... take the $$, get the ARB bumper, and have dealer install it. If they find anything, you can still go back to the insurance. PS - Love the videos, keep it up!! THANKS
agree!
Life happens...just enjoy the vehicle...keep moving forward.
Your truck is fine, the horrible loud sound was the Civic absorbing the impact. Get a couple more estimates and insurance will give you the least in cash and go buy your bumper Chloe!🎉
Definitely upgrade. My 22’ Off Road was rear ended in May. I decided to take the claim payout and do the repairs myself. Was able to upgrade the rear bumper, front bumper with winch mount and had 50% towards a 9500# winch.
Much more rewarding than waiting out a body shop to only be in the same place for upgrades I’d have done in the future. It’s a sign. 👍
11:00 That's kinda funny. As soon as she posted the short of this incident my first comment was "Yeah dude was definitely on his phone not paying attention"
A speed bump in the life of vehicle ownership! If nothing else, that's a content source for your channel.
Good going almost 200K subs, btw, and all entertaining and useful content. I got around to getting a 2023 4Runner, I'm loving that. Love your 4x4 content - great stuff. Keep it coming!
ARB all day.
Hi Chloe, I have a 2018 Tacoma that was rearended a couple months after I got her also, so I know how you feel. In the video you ask for our thoghts on what to do. Glad no one got hurt and like you said move on, don't let you down. I would have a second shop look at the truck to see if they find any damage that was not found before. Then once you feel all damage has been found and if you feel all damage will be repaired by buying that TRD PRO rear bumper then you can do that. If more damage is found then I feel you would want that repaired so you get your truck back to 100% "new" truck, then after you get your new truck back then you can think about a upgraded bumper. Good Luck, hope things work out for you. sam
I would definitely get a second opinion just to make sure!
Now yes I agree with you that you should go with an aftermarket steel bumper… I’m not sure how much the ARB bumper is but what about other companies?
Have been waiting for this “what happened” reveal and just glad that you both are ok and safe!! 🤙
Chloe I think you should get tbumper. ARB bumber. If you're anything like me (full of I should have's) and regretting not having made that decision before getting Toyota to repair the original one. You said you love that ARB bumper, so go for it! Just glad you're ok.
Glad you and your puppy are fine... I vote for ARB bumper for sure. Love your content.
First, I’m Thankful You are OK 🙏
Second, I’m aware how attached we get to our vehicles!! I saw a tiny indent on my rear bumper one day and obsessed over it for weeks…every time I looked at it I was saddened the car was hurt 🙄 and felt angry towards who was responsible.
That ‘feeling’ of attachment is important 😇
I Love my car (2004 G35) and looking back at that (Quarter size) dent…Don’t even think about it anymore 😎❤️
I'm the same way with a new car...but once I get that first ding or scratch I slowly start to let go...never completely but definitely just "get over it" as much as I can.
Well, I'm glad your ok and you will get your truck back and it will be fine my Tacoma 2005 got hit from behind to about a year after I got it and hit and run but there was no damage at all to my truck, but his Tacoma's front grill and bumper had damage on them I saw as he turned around and ran off BIGLOVE keep the killer videos coming. Ya change the bumper out I would :)
Sucks but glad nobody was injured. I can relate to that type of pain. When I got my new truck, I did weird things like park further away from the front door of the grocery store, out in the open, so I didn’t get any door dings. Stuff like that. I think many of us do that. Two years later that quirky habit went out the window. Your dad gave you very good advice.
Definitely get the arb rear bumper. Its higher quality, heavy duty, and looks really nice.
I feel your pain. Here's a wild story. My wife and I were in Montana driving down a national forest road in our new 3rd gen with a new alu-cab system and two gentlemen cutting fire wood dropped two trees on our truck. There were no road blocks , cones, signs, nothing. This is a well traveled road. My new truck and alu-cab with 4500 miles at the time are now totaled. Now looking to replace it. Not a big fan of the 4th gen Tacoma. Not a fan of CEO's and project managers making changes that caused more problems at a higher price than solutions. Leaning toward a Ford Raptor.
If the frame of the truck is untouched and like you mentioned it’s all cosmetic issues, just cash out and upgrade the bumper. Keep the carfax clean and you get the upgraded rear bumper you want.
I have the 2024 Terra colored TRD Pro. I also have a tow hitch and the ARB bumper. It doesnt stop people from tailgating me during commute hours but I feel safer in my Tacoms than when I had my Plaid Model S obviously. I never thought I'd have so much fun driving a truck. Glad I made the trade for commuting. Thanks for making the video. Glad you are safe and thanks for telling us your story. Safe regards.
Chloe, I’m glad you’re okay. Material things may be fixed and replaced but to us in the UA-cam community you’re irreplaceable . ❤️
Chloe absolutely get the new bumper that you want. Don’t even think about it it’s the perfect opportunity.
Omg Ik that feeling. My 2024 Mazda cx-30 got rear ended with only 13,000 miles on it!! Ugh…!!! I know the pain! So sorry!! Glad you’re okay!
Sorry to hear what happened to you on your new truck Chloe. My wife’s an insurance agent and the cost of replacement bumpers are crazy because all the new tech with the sensors. Hate the feeling of having a new vehicle and getting that first accident. Had a new Chevy Silverado and friend was using when away and hit a pole on the side. He fixed it right away before we got back from vacation. Still, it’s just not the same😢
Glad nobody got hurt, no way that Civic hurt that truck. Order the bumper that makes you smile, it will be great content ❤️
Chloe, I think you're on the right track with having the dealer repair the damage. You should be able to work a deal with them to apply a portion of the estimate to the upgraded bumper as a replacement. Adjustments would be needed since some labor would be common to both procedures, as well as some parts being deleted from the original estimate.
If the insurance provides for a rental vehicle, ask if you can be paid the rental rate, and use your other vehicle in lieu of the rental car. I did this with the other party's insurance, Geico, in 2017. They paid for 28 days of a full size rental car when my Camry was rear ended.
That dongar adapter is so sweet! Gonna order one for my Lc200
Glad you are okay and that the damage was minimal..
Same thing happened to me in my 2004 Tacoma 2 years ago and mine was 1600...had to remove scratches and repaint bumper and replace hitch.
I probably should have replaced bumper at the time since the truck was stock since new and I have considering making some upgrades
Yes. The evening rush hour traffic. CA-78 is the highway that on-ramp on the right is too. It can get a bit chaotic out there. I literally drive in that every week. It can get sketchy out there.
As a truck person always have a trailer hitch in the back nice size one even if you don’t tow anyone smacks the back that will eat it
Chloe, glad you are okay. This is a great opportunity to upgrade to the ARB bumper. It’s a great looking bumper and will provide better protection if (god forbid) this ever happens again.
I had a garmin mini and it started overheating and nothing fixed it. As it was out of warranty we couldnt get it replaced. I've seen it on other reviews that it's a common issue for that dashcam but lucky that you've had yours for so long without issues!
At disassembly, any other damages will be known. With the exception of sensors. They will know at installation and testing. When you drive home from the repair shop you should be good to go. Thanks for sharing!
I was recently rear ended in my pristine 2014 Tacoma. I was rear ended at around 40-50 MPH offset left side. The estimate is up to 13K currently and will be fixed. The frame is not damaged but if the hit was aligned it would have been a way different story for her and I. She's a special truck and the only new vehicle I have ever had. Happy to have her (being) fixed as I would have been screwed if she was totaled. The next step will be diminished value pushed to the insurance company. People suck out there and I'm sorry you had to go through this.
That estimate wasn’t bad. Glad you’re ok! And the puppy
Bought a brand new 2023 Tacoma off-road. It took me two years to save up the down payment and finally bought one after a lot of research on what kind of off-road vehicle I wanted for Overlanding.
Like I say, ended up going with the Tacoma because it was the best choice.
Less than six months after purchasing it I had it parked in front of my place and someone rear-ended it and took out the driver side bumper and crumpled the side of the bed and knocked a few things out of whack. It was a hit-and-run from someone that just lived down the road so I was pretty furious when that happened.
Of course the guy had no insurance and refused to pay anything and left the neighborhood after a couple of weeks because he knew I was tempted to hunt him down and make him pay for the damage. Almost 11 months later I’m still trying to get the rear axle replaced.
Every time I walk around that driver side rear end seeing that rear tire pushed inside of the wheel well just makes me furious again.
So sad way seeing that happening to so many other people I realize that you just eventually get over it and deal with it somehow.
Your channel is great and I learned so many different things from it. My next thing is to try and add a front facing camera using your video on that.😁
That's why uninsured and underinsured are VERY important!
That’s why I have uninsured motorists on my insurance. But I still had to pay the premium plus car rental for a week while they repaired the truck. Still kind of sucks when you get a brand new vehicle and somebody hits it and runs away. From what the neighbors know of him, he might’ve been intoxicated.
It’s like Chloe said you feel violated.🥸 but life goes on 👊🏼🤓
2023 Tundra Platinum...had it for a year and got rear ended. About 8k in damage. Got pushed into car in front of me. Had zero issues with the truck....crossing my fingers now.
I have a new Tacoma Limited Hybrid on order - should get it around the end of the year.
My recommendation is to get the ARB bumper! It's a good opportunity to upgrade the bumper and have part of the cost covered.
The ARB bumper is good quality, but every Trailhunter will have the same bumper so it's not unique. It's a good idea to plan ahead and decide how you will use your truck and if you plan to install a winch later. Then, choose a company that makes a matching front and rear bumper that looks good and is functional. I like the look of the C4 Fabrication Overland Rear Bumper for the (2024+) Tacoma that retains BSM (blind spot monitoring) and park sensor functionality. The C4 Fabrication Overland Rear Bumper also includes backup light cutouts made to fit the Baja Designs S2 flush mount lights. Then, you would have choices for a front bumper. Choice #1 - C4 Fabrication Lo Pro Bumper High Clearance Additions Tacoma (2024+). Choice #2 - C4 Fabrication Lo Pro Winch Front Bumper. Choice #3 - Hybrid Front Bumper / 4th Gen (coming soon). C4 Fabrication also make rock sliders, skid plates, oversized tire fitment kits, and high clearance fender liners for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gen Tacoma.
blur your license plate but forgot to blur the dude face at 7:58
Had my 24 Tundra for less than 2 months and also got rear ended. Bought a supreme suspension hitch skid plate so if someone bumps me again they'll hit that 1st instead of the truck looks pretty sweet, also I don't keep the D Ring installed. And I didn't have the truck for 2 weeks before kids threw a bunch of pennies off a overpass and Chipped my windshield.
I really dislike that freeway, especially the transition to the 78 west...so awful!! Your incident made me order some front and rear cams for my new 2024 elantra I just bought 2 weeks ago..thanks for sharing your experience 😁 Hopefully no more accidents!!
That's rough, but most important thing is that you and Cody are ok.
I am sorry for your hit but happy that you and your baby is okay.
Traffic has been more stop and go there since they closed several 15N lanes near 78 for construction . Glad it was just a tap, but as someone that spends a lot of time caring for their truck I feel your pain.
I agree totally. Driving should be 100% focus. Glad you're fine Chloe. How's Cody btw?
Nice to know you and the other driver are fine. … I believe Honda Civic bumpers are rated for impacts up to 5mph. … I recommend a rear dash cam also. … Not sure why persons can’t understand taking a call “hands free” and not needing to look at a cellphone because it’s a conversation, not a video call? … I talk and drive all the time, but the skill is to know you are driving, and your attention should be on the road and cars around you. The skilled task is to talk and drive at the same time, which is possible. 🙃🍷
I’m definitely planning on getting the ARB bumper on mine. Got a few more months till it’s paid off, and I’m gonna pull the trigger on one. They’re not cheap! I love that it’s an OEM part tho. Gonna put my axle dump exhaust on next weekend.
An Amazon truck drove up my driveway....fifty feet, and drove full speed into my 2021 TRD OR. I was beside myself.... They did take care of it though.
It sucks about the truck, but like you said, stuff happens, and it could have been a lot worse. Thankfully, you, your dog, and the other driver are OK. And who knows, this might have been the push to get your new bumper like you said. Stay safe, love the content, and can't wait to see what you do next with your truck.
Ps, I also have a 24 trd taco offroad and I'd be just as upset as you if in the same situation
I see the homie's face on the reflection.
Get the ARB bumpers and have Toyota install it to make sure there are no other hidden issues. Getting the new ARB bumpers will not remind you about the accident. I was sideswiped on my 6 months old vehicle a year ago and that was a bummer.Good luck.
@@gps0365 use a Toyota approved body shop, dont go to Xyz or ABC body. Find out we'd here your nearest dealership sends there vehicles and go there.
ARB rear bumper
The damage we did to Olive Oil on our last trip was self inflicted and goes with off-roading , we can deal with that. Having someone else cause damage just makes you feel like your space has been invaded. It’s a horrible feeling when you get rear ended. Blue got it a couple of years ago on the way to Moab and it was the worst feeling. Glad the damage on the new taco wasn’t to bad though.😬🤷♂️
Get another estimate with a body shop you are comfortable with. I would also recommend getting the Wolfbox 900 as it gives you front and rear recording full time. I have been rear ended my Tacoma that totaled the truck even though the truck looked like slight damage. Definitely more estimates you get will help you know you are covered. Getting it fixed or getting the ARB new bumper it totally your call.
That would be MY luck! The same day I got my last Tacoma, a semi started spraying some kinda oil everywhere when I was driving home from work!
I’ve never seen that happen before EVER! But I was in the perfect spot, at the perfect time, with a Brand new truck! It’s been like 10 years, and I’m still pissed! lol
I'd go for the new bumper. My 21 Tacoma got a scratch on the driver side rear bumper so I'm debating about getting different bumpers for that now because of it lol. Least the accident wasn't worse and not as much damage as I thought when you first posted about it kinda surprised.
Get another estimate with a body shop you are comfortable with. I would also recommend getting the Wolfbox 900 as it gives you front and rear recording full time. I have been rear ended my Tacoma that totaled the truck even though the truck looked like slight damage. Definitely more estimates you get will help you know you are covered. Getting it fixed or getting the ARB new bumper it totally your call. Sorry it happened!
Chloe ARB all the way!!!!!
I agree with the majority. Get the upgraded bumper and have Toyota install it. Make sure you get documents stating everything is back to factory specs and everything is 100% under warranty for the remainder of the new car warranty if possible. The accident doesn’t look too bad and you come out with a new bumper.
13:25 insurance does. It's called a "Diminished Value Claim". You're welcome.
Steel is good. The more the better. 😉
I had a similar incident way back in 1995; I had just bought a brand new '95 4Runner I'd had it less than a week. My wife, daughter and myself were on the way to the lake for nice 'night-time' picnic/star gazing session when a careless driver ran their stop sign, (I did NOT have a stop sign) I was doing speed limit 35mph I saw that she was not going to stop I hit the horn, locked up my brakes and hit her broadside.
The damage was substantial; grill was trashed, front bumper was trashed, radiator, lights etc.even the front fenders and hood were bent. The other driver was a young girl 17yrs old had just got her drivers license... To say I was incensed is putting it mildly; I was SOoo pissed off!!
Thankfully neither my wife, daughter nor myself were injured, I think the girl had a broken left arm as she had her arm on the armrest at the time of impact so she took a pretty bad shot, she was cited I was not.. My insurance hashed it out with the other insurance but I still had to pay a $500 deductible...
I never felt good about that 4Runner again, every time I looked at it all I could think about was that it was 'damaged goods' I was hoping they would 'total' it out but they wouldn't, but life goes on and we 'got over it' and moved on......
That's a tough call....since it's brand new, I'd probably just get it taken care of by the body shop, even if you plan to change the bumper later. Then you at least know (or would hope) that everything is back to the way it should be.
When the deer ran into the side of my brand new '24 (700 miles), insurance quoted $4000. After the shop looked at it (not a Toyota shop, but who they recommended), it was discovered that the damage was a little worse. $7500 later, an entire new driver side (front fender and both doors)!
Can u make a video about flushing your chasis? I never knew that was a thing till now.
Insurance does sometimes pay out diminished value if you get into an accident!
did they fix the transmission failures in the 2024 tacomas yet? i heard a bunch were going out at like 1k miles
My wife hit a cart enclosure at the sams club parking lot. My tacoma '23 4x4 long cab is not its former self anymore
It’s still your truck n be loyal to her n she will be loyal to you best wishes brother 🙏💯
You can also get a demolished value payment from the insurance, like you said the truck will lose it value due to stain in the Car-fax. So technically you can get that additional payment on top the cost of the repair. As for bumper you can also get that ARB solid steel bumper
My dad hit my 2022 Toyota Tacoma before I even made my first payment smh 😫
Get your new ARB bumper. It’ll be a great UA-cam video to put up.
It'd be cool if someone came up with a way to splice into the feed from the cameras built into the truck and record from those. The quality has gotten pretty good and it would give you a ton of angles. Maybe that's more complicated than I think it is but also maybe it's way simpler. Either way it would still be awesome
I have been saying that for years.
Chloe, it’s usually a good idea to listen to your dad. You have reignited my interest for a dash cam. Definitely one with a rear facing camera. There are just too many people out there not paying attention.
Definitely time for the ARB.
I think taking the funds repairing this snafu to get the upgraded bumper that you and we all know you really want is the route to go. This is what you do. No need to overthink young lady! DO IT!! Onward and upward!!!
When I was hit in a parking lot, the Est. was closer to $4K, but, the guy hit me hard enough to slide the truck sideways nearly four feet. The damage was rear bumper, passenger side rear Quarter panel, tail light, and the bed was knocked out of square. I filed with my insurance and my insurance went back and forced the other drivers insurance to pay for my damage, I had the security footage, witness's, and I took a lot of photos of the scene...
Chole, don't worry, I had someone open there doors as I was driving by a parking lot, I was able to stop before manger damage was done to my 2018 Tacoma, miner damage done to the bumper, but the light was broken at the top where the light connected, the gentleman said it could be buffed out, then I opened the hood and saw it, we had a repair shop give him un estement, ti came to $1,500 dlls, to replace both lights because you cannot install only one it would not look correctly, without involving the insurance company's we settle on $1,000 dlls, so without remorse I excepted, he was happy and I bought a set of Morimoto head light for $1200 dlls and installed the myself so now I am very happy and the man served $500 dlls, so he was happy to, 🎉
Oh my goodness Chloe 😢 I had F350 4X4 4 door with the 8 foot bed. This was 4 years ago the year before Covid started. Granted it was a 2004 f350 but it was a one owner with only 135k miles it had every option available the guy had the window sticker in the truck from 2004. It was over 45k dollars back in 2004.
Short story only had it 3 weeks decided to drive it to work on a Saturday instead of my car. Was on a 2 lane highway going 65 mph. A 75 year old lady turned in front of me. In a newer Ford Fusion.
I hit her passenger side. It hit so hard that it blew out all of her glass except windshield.
I had 15k in damage my one and only accident. She told the police that see didn't even see me.
Her insurance total the truck out.
I was lucky her insurance and mine was the same company. We just had different Argents
I ended up with 5k dollars more then I paid for the truck.
I probably wouldn't fix it.
Take the money and get the ARB bumper 😊
glad you ok😮
chloe you need to get the ranger raptor, its better than the tacoma in every way
That spot where you got tapped looks familiar not because I used to live in San Diego but I watch a lot of Doug Demuro car review videos and he's based out of the San Diego area and that looks like one of his test routes.
I think you should sell it and mod out a 2nd gen tundra instead. Or you can make videos on how to navigate the upcoming engine recalls?
Yes upgrade. It's a n9 brainer
That sucks. I hate the 15 fwy, I live in Rancho Cucamonga and avoid using that freeway at all costs. With the new tech in cars today, there’s no reason to have a device in your hands while driving. Hopefully you get everything fixed.
I live in Utah literally 500 miles due north on the 15 and going from Salt Lake City to where I live in rush hour literally 45 miles takes almost 90 minutes.
A vehicle that gets hit/accident, will continue to get hit, trust me. When I bought my 99 Tacoma was brand new I was rear ended withing a few months damage to rear bumper, tailgate and bed latch for tailgate. Then a few years later I was at a red light and a vehicle in front of me (manual trans) driver couldn't drive stick, car rolled back into the front of my truck. A few years later I'm at a red light on freeway off ramp and guy in Mercedes in SUV rear ended me (he said his vehicle jumped into gear, by the way it was an automatic transmission) he had pieces of wood jammed into the shifter column.
Be careful.
Still have that truck?
Same. I had a brand new shiny 2013 Honda accord coupe..from 2013-2017) I got rear ended 4 times in that car…
@@cesiba1 I still have it, 347,500 miles on it.
@@eddyhmmk1 I know the feeling. It always happens to new vehicle's and the owner who take care of there vehicles. I swear, that people who dont give a shit about there vehicles have better luck of avoiding accidents/damages.
I like to think of this as the clothing methodology: People who wear nice clothes and try there hardest to avoid staining, tearing, getting caught on things etc, almost always have something happen. Whereas those who wear mediocre (who cares) clothes dont have any of the problems mentioned above.
Bummer. Getting rear ended with only 400 miles on a new Tacoma really stinks. I would not be able to get over it so easily, especially after paying big bucks for it. I would go for the upgrade bumper, as it looks good, and I think it is made of real metal. A good video, nonetheless.
Go with the OEM Stock Bumper!
We really need harsher punishments for DUI and cellphone usage. Too many people have main character syndrome and think they're way more important than what they actually are. You can wait a whole 10 minutes to get to your destination. You can scroll tiktok watching girls poorly dance and lipsync when you're not driving.
Hello Chloe hate that happened to you but if there is a next always get a police report. Just in case they change their tune after the fact. And as far as making a claim against your insurance, it may not cost you a deductible, but it goes against your points when your rates are being decided. I have State Farm and even having windshield repaired they consider it a claim. So be careful when putting a claim against your insurance.
I was in a Tundra once upon a time and got rear-ended by a minivan, and he was so distracted, there wasn't even any skid marks where he tried to stop, he just ran straight into my truck. He hit me so hard it actually did damage to the cab.
If you were already thinking of upgrading, you might as well upgrade. If not, then I'd live with it and pocket the cash as most likely it'll get hit in a parking lot soon while shopping.
I think you should just have a second or third opinion and go through insurance as plain as that may sound. The new bumper sounds great, but I believe you can wait.
Since we pay out the ass for insurance, we should be able to use it when we need it. So I think you made the right decision.
I once got hit on my way back from the range. Stressful citation with multiple firearms and ammo can fill in my car. Knowing that road rage has significantly increased in recent years
Get the ARB Bumper
Id upgrade bumpers, why not.
I don't think that guy ever washed that Civic. It was beyond filthy!
where would you pick up that OEM rear bumper for the TRD Pro? I've been looking everywhere for it and I cannot seem to find a website that sells it
Try looking for salvage yards near you. They buy totalled vehicles then remove the good parts and sell them for a good price. If they have a truck with front end damage then all the rear parts are still in perfect condition.
Get that ARB bumper!
Did you ask for diminished value? Insurance does not bring that up and you have to ask.
We got rear ended and felt really bad when I got out they hit the hitch only and we were going so slow, that nothing happened
I would go for the ARB bumper