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Old Jul 12, 2022 | 09:49 PM
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I’m new here and seeking opinions. My Dear Lexi (2014 IS250) was rear ended today. I was at a red light still. A Buick hit a Kia and the Kia hit me. I surprised and blessed that Lexi took the impact. But now I’m wondering if there is more damage unseen. The car is drivable, I will call my insurance company tomorrow. I’m still shook up. I hope it’s not a total loss. I don’t have a pic of the truck but it’s buckled Opinions welcome. Thxs in advance













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Old Jul 12, 2022 | 10:07 PM
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Can't say for sure until the bumper is removed and the unibody/frame is inspected.
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Old Jul 13, 2022 | 09:52 AM
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Take off the rear bumper and look around. It's really easy to take off.
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Old Jul 13, 2022 | 07:15 PM
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hard to say. the pics aren't good. the appropriate people will inspect and let you know.
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Old Jul 17, 2022 | 12:20 PM
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Had a similar accident to this about less than a year ago. Yours looks a bit more significant because if you look at your exhaust tip, it looks like it's rotated which means your exhaust might actually have been pushed forward. Frame doesn't look bent because there's a significant amount of space between the bumper and the frame (there's a bumper guard in between) but the exhaust placement is concerning
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