LEAF wreck. Oh, the horror!

[DaveinOlyWA]

i am assuming that is a not a "ten dollar" tool

 

[Ingineer]

Repairing the Leaf requires the $10 kilobuck Consult III+ scantool.

Note the "Kilobuck" designation. Remind me to have you do my taxes! :lol:

-Phil

 

[JPWhite]

Any competent auto body shop can fix the LEAF.

Repairing the Leaf requires the $10 kilobuck Consult III+ scantool. Most body shops will not have it, and will avoid the job.

-Phil

I must have got lucky with my repair.The only item the dealer had to do was reset the airbag warning light. The body shop powered the car prior to reconnecting all the airbags. They also reset a low voltage codes, the shop disconnected the 12v battery without waiting 5 mins after powering down the vehicle.

 

[palmermd]

another Leaf at Copart....

http://www.copart.com/c2/onSaleResults.html?_eventId=getLot&execution=e3s2&lotId=12392672&returnPage=SEARCH_RESULTS" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I hope everyone was ok. Looks like a Mack truck hit them from behind and pushed them into something.

Did Tony or Ingineer get anything from the oregon car?

 

[TonyWilliams]

another Leaf at Copart....

http://www.copart.com/c2/onSaleResults.html?_eventId=getLot&execution=e3s2&lotId=12392672&returnPage=SEARCH_RESULTS" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I hope everyone was ok. Looks like a Mack truck hit them from behind and pushed them into something.

Did Tony or Ingineer get anything from the oregon car?

That car is brand new!!!

Odometer: 946  ACTUAL
Primary Damage: REAR END
Secondary Damage:  
VIN: JN1AZ0CP9CT017078


I started bidding, and Phil realized that I was jacking up his price, so he stuck voodoo needles in my doll, and I stopped bidding. The actual sales price was WELL above our respective price points.

EDIT: If you placed a bid, they took some of your money. They will not refund that money unless you asked (great scam).

 

[lpickup]

Looks like a Mack truck hit them from behind and pushed them into something.

Must've been driving with ECO on and slowed down too much without brake lights going on...
(just kidding...I don't think the ECO slow-down effect is significant enough that a driver who is following safely behind will not be able to slow down/stop in time. I know there are those who think otherwise).

 

[LTLFTcomposite]

Must've been driving with ECO on and slowed down too much without brake lights going on...
(just kidding...I don't think the ECO slow-down effect is significant enough that a driver who is following safely behind will not be able to slow down/stop in time. I know there are those who think otherwise).

Or grabby brakes...

 

[EdmondLeaf]

Rear view mirror is so important in the Leaf, flashing emergency lights also help while slowing down

 

[Ingineer]

The first Leaf in Oregon ($14k) was bought by Steve Woodruff at Autobeyours.com. He intends to fix it and put it back on the road.

The second one went for over $17k to an unknown (as yet) bidder.

This white one is in CT, which is a long haul! Sad it is so new! I guess those east coasters' can't pick on our west coast driving anymore! :lol:

-Phil

 

[Ready2plugin]

another Leaf at Copart....

http://www.copart.com/c2/onSaleResults.html?_eventId=getLot&execution=e3s2&lotId=12392672&returnPage=SEARCH_RESULTS" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I hope everyone was ok. Looks like a Mack truck hit them from behind and pushed them into something.

Did Tony or Ingineer get anything from the oregon car?

Good thing there was no gas tank back there! I too hope everyone was okay. That is some major rear end damage.

 

[imwoody36]

Yes, Phil is right, I bought it ( the red one)
May I introduce myself..I am Steve Woodruff, Owner of AutoBeYours.com
We have repaired 279 totaled PRIUS's to date, and used many more as parts cars.

yes, We will eventually repair the LEAF
Here are some photos for your enjoyment:

Me bringing it inside
http://www.autobeyours.com/gifs/11 LEAF/2011 Leaf work begins 012.jpg
Here are two of my helpers sporting AutoBeYours t thirts
http://www.autobeyours.com/gifs/11 LEAF/2011 Leaf cowl and cradle 009.jpg
investigation begins
http://www.autobeyours.com/gifs/11 LEAF/2011 Leaf cowl and cradle 001.jpg

and here is a link to our webpage
http://www.autobeyours.com/011%20LEAF.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[DaveEV]

Yes, Phil is right, I bought it ( the red one)
May I introduce myself..I am Steve Woodruff, Owner of AutoBeYours.com

Welcome to the forum and good luck with the repair! For those not family with Steve, he is well known on PriusChat for repairing salvaged Prii and assisting owners with repairs.

 

[TomT]

Agreed. Even in Eco the Leaf doesn't decelerate any harder than the compression braking on my ICEs...

(just kidding...I don't think the ECO slow-down effect is significant enough that a driver who is following safely behind will not be able to slow down/stop in time. I know there are those who think otherwise).

 

[caffeinekid]

Yes, Phil is right, I bought it ( the red one)
May I introduce myself..I am Steve Woodruff, Owner of AutoBeYours.com
We have repaired 279 totaled PRIUS's to date, and used many more as parts cars.

yes, We will eventually repair the LEAF
and here is a link to our webpage
http://www.autobeyours.com/011%20LEAF.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Man. I am glad someone on here got it. It would be really cool if you blogged your progress....rife with photos and maybe a video.

 

[imwoody36]

A semi arrived today with a large pallet..3800 dollars for used parts including
hood, fenders, one headlight, air compressor,( as a spare for future leaf repairs) fans, coolers, charge port assembly and a bumper cover with support.
still need many new parts including the hood ledge and the " a pillar" assy.

 

[TonyWilliams]

still need many new parts including the hood ledge and the " a pillar" assy.

Have you gone to the wrecking yard to see if a Versa "A" pillar might work?

 

[palmermd]

A semi arrived today with a large pallet..3800 dollars for used parts including
hood, fenders, one headlight, air compressor,( as a spare for future leaf repairs) fans, coolers, charge port assembly and a bumper cover with support.
still need many new parts including the hood ledge and the " a pillar" assy.

I hope to have mine back before you get completed with this project. Were still waiting for parts as well, but seems you may have got all the stock in north america.

 

[mark13]

Im going to find this thread very interesting..I look forward to your progress in repairing the Leaf..I hope there are a lot of pics or video showing how you repair the car..

 

[garygid]

Maybe leave this thread for finding and buying wrecked LEAFs,
and start a "Repairing Wrecked LEAFs" thread?

 

[hill]

Have there been any Volt smash-up pic's posted anywhere? Or is it just Leafers that have all the luck.

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