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  1. Nix Alba
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    M3 Rear Ended...

    Sadly, two days ago I was rear ended in my M3. It was a relatively slow speed impact; however it was enough to cut a hole through the bumper...
    Thread by: Nix Alba, May 23, 2019 at 6:32 AM, 5 replies, in forum: Model 3
  2. Sebheintz
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    Rear end collision

    [MEDIA] My Model S 75D got rear ended [IMG] Of course my car fared much better than the other guy but damage still fairly substantial, quoted...
    Thread by: Sebheintz, May 7, 2019, 6 replies, in forum: Model S
  3. tguy2019
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    Suggestions on Tesla Model 3 after accident

    I got my LR RWD Tesla Model 3 4 weeks back and drove 600 miles. Had front collision to a car which ran over the red light. I am not at fault and...
    Thread by: tguy2019, May 6, 2019, 21 replies, in forum: Model 3
  4. Rahul
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    This is why you need a dashcam...

    This happened to my wife and kids last Friday evening: [MEDIA] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Unbelievable, but glad everyone was okay. Glad...
    Thread by: Rahul, Apr 18, 2019, 24 replies, in forum: Model X
  5. JChapmania
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    Long Wait for Parts -Body Work

    Hi! I've currently been waiting 4 months, 6 days for all of the parts to arrive to my body shop for fairly major front end body work. It's a...
    Thread by: JChapmania, Apr 1, 2019, 4 replies, in forum: Model S: Interior & Exterior
  6. T3SLAUNCHED
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    Rental Replacement P85D - Turo?

    1st post! Unfortunately it’s because my 2015 P85D was rear ended on 3/27/19. Low speed, stop and go... they were probably texting. Their insurance...
    Thread by: T3SLAUNCHED, Mar 30, 2019, 29 replies, in forum: Model S
  7. JChapmania
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    Body Work Parts Delay

    I was in a car accident in my Model S four months and three days ago. She sustained front end damage and the airbags went off. She's been in a...
    Thread by: JChapmania, Mar 29, 2019, 4 replies, in forum: Model S: Ordering, Production, Delivery
  8. vangot
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    Tesla "Emergency Assist"?

    I had an unfortunate circumstance happen to me a few months ago in my '16 Model S. While driving to work early one morning on an access road that...
    Thread by: vangot, Feb 24, 2019, 11 replies, in forum: Model S
  9. SMAlset
    Thread

    MX owner (Tesla employee) in Fremont crash this morning

    Saw the news lead into this morning's programming on CBS KPIX5 about a Tesla employee driving a Model X that crashed into a tree and the car...
    Thread by: SMAlset, Feb 18, 2019, 15 replies, in forum: Model X
  10. Tamer Ayaslli
    Thread

    Help - has this happened to any other Model X owner?

    We had an accident with our Model X. We think the vehicle hacked! Our Tesla started to accelerate 100% from park mode by itself and we were not...
    Thread by: Tamer Ayaslli, Jan 20, 2019, 41 replies, in forum: Model X
  11. Pkmmte
    Thread

    Diminished Value Claim - Still Possible If Person at Fault Pays For Damages?

    I was charging my car when another car (a Model X) pulled in then out of the parking spot next to me. Upon pulling out, they made a sharp right...
    Thread by: Pkmmte, Jan 15, 2019, 48 replies, in forum: Model 3
  12. Hummingbrd_PDX
    Thread

    Portland Oregon Tesla Autobody Repair Experience

    Does any one have recommendations and experience with any of the local Tesla authorized body shops in Portland? Our new M3 got rear-ended and...
    Thread by: Hummingbrd_PDX, Jan 15, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: Model 3
  13. milialee822
    Thread

    First Tesla Autopilot Accident in Taiwan

    Not sure how the autopilot disengaged, did the driver disengaged manually or automatically by the no hands on steering wheel detection? Seems a...
    Thread by: milialee822, Dec 12, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
  14. selfbp
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    Some woman hit my car. Anyone experienced in the rack and pinion?

    Well a woman hit my parked car- front left wheel Saturday and I came back to some damage to my XPEL wrap but thankfully no permanent visible...
    Thread by: selfbp, Sep 4, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: Model S
  15. jpaz
    Thread

    Ouch but no ouch

    Sad day for me........but I am impressed more than ever with the safety engineering in my S. Ironically, was en route to the SC in freeway...
    Thread by: jpaz, Aug 13, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: Model S: Driving Dynamics
  16. DermMD
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    My Tesla Story: Holding out on Tesla and lessons I continue to learn.

    So, I crashed my Tesla the other day on a front-end collision which the law says was my fault but there’re lots of grey areas there. Anyhow, be...
    Thread by: DermMD, Aug 2, 2018, 19 replies, in forum: Model S
  17. fasteddie7
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    New member posts with crazy issues

    Is it me or do I see a lot of brand new members posting some crazy long story of how their brand new Tesla is a piece of crap or is a huge safety...
    Thread by: fasteddie7, Jul 6, 2018, 48 replies, in forum: Model S
  18. bearsbeatsBSG
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    Warning before you buy a tesla model S

    Just writing to share an ongoing problem I'm having with my model S. I got in an accident in early March, and there were some dents/scratches on...
    Thread by: bearsbeatsBSG, Jun 12, 2018, 32 replies, in forum: Model S
  19. Hota
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    What is it with all these rear-end accidents? Here's my footage.

    I was in stop and go traffic last week on the freeway. Autopilot stopped but the Ford F250 box van behind me didn't quite make it. Luckily I had...
    Thread by: Hota, Jun 3, 2018, 35 replies, in forum: Model S
  20. legend502
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    2 Month Old Model S Just Rear Ended - Help on the process please

    Hello Forum, My Model S 75 was just rear ended while my wife and I were stopped at a red light yesterday. Please see damage below; it was hit a...
    Thread by: legend502, May 31, 2018, 20 replies, in forum: Model S
  21. JanT
    Thread

    Our diminished value case is headed to trial

    I have seen that there are a lot of posts regarding diminished value claims, so I thought I would start my own and provide information that others...
    Thread by: JanT, May 14, 2018, 15 replies, in forum: Off Topic
  22. YauKwan
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    Diminished Value appraiser and/or auto accident lawyers.

    Hi, My car rear ended recently in NJ. I've reached out to a couple of forum members for DV appraiser recommendations, but most of those...
    Thread by: YauKwan, Jan 9, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Model S
  23. Rahul
    Thread

    Accident: Not sure I will see her again :-(

    I was driving home today approaching an intersection at 45-50 mph when a driver on the other side took a left in front of me as if I didn't exist....
    Thread by: Rahul, Oct 16, 2017, 40 replies, in forum: Model S
  24. fasteddie7
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    Autopilot at 50% due to accident

    after a year of babying my car, it finally took its first whack in a parking lot. The hit, although seemingly far away from the sensor, made...
    Thread by: fasteddie7, Oct 9, 2017, 68 replies, in forum: Model S
  25. fasteddie7
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    Does this hole in bumper need covered?

    Recently had a fender bender. Small hole in my bumper and seems like park assist is out, even though it doesn't seem to be too close to the...
    Thread by: fasteddie7, Oct 7, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: Model S
  26. fasteddie7
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    Body shop help!

    Hello all, I need some help! I got a whack on my bumper in a parking lot. Called my insurance and they have me a body shop to get an estimate and...
    Thread by: fasteddie7, Oct 6, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: Model S
  27. ebjohnso
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    Will tesla release details of crash to drivers

    was in a crash that totaled my Model x the other day. Wondering if tesla will release details of crash to me. I hit the back of a car...
    Thread by: ebjohnso, Sep 25, 2017, 14 replies, in forum: Model X
  28. Ormond
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    Minor Accident.

    I just recently had a minor accident in a parking lot. I've been to the Tesla authorized body shop in my region. I'll need a new front bumper...
    Thread by: Ormond, Aug 24, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Model X: Interior & Exterior
  29. Hota
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    Guess how much the damage cost to fix...

    A few weeks ago, someone crossed into my lane on the freeway and their driver's side mirror hit my model S on the rear passenger door. It was a...
    Thread by: Hota, Jun 11, 2017, 21 replies, in forum: Model S
  30. zackmilo
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    Accident and Repairs

    This ignorant lady in a Ford Flex didnt see me stopped and rammed me at 40mph! Posting pics now!
    Thread by: zackmilo, Jun 8, 2017, 603 replies, in forum: Model X
  31. Snuffysasa
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    Any Autopilot 2.0 accidents yet?

    I am just wondering, of course it's inevitable there will be car accidents where Tesla car is at fault and Autopilot 2.0 was activated. But I am...
    Thread by: Snuffysasa, May 10, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
  32. TrevTremaine
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    12 Volt Battery - what does cutting power from it do?

    I'm trying to understand something about how power flows through Teslas: In the accident I recently had, the firefighters cut the 12V battery...
    Thread by: TrevTremaine, Mar 12, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Model S: Battery & Charging
  33. Woody17
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    Design question: 2nd time in 5 months that someone has hit bumper

    TMC, I hope everyone here is doing well. I'm curious...has there been any discussion of a higher prevalence of other drivers misjudging the...
    Thread by: Woody17, Feb 19, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: Model S: Interior & Exterior
  34. AnitaToronto
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    To Keep or Not to Keep...

    So I am about 5 months away from the end of my original 4yr warranty on my beloved 2013 P85 with only 39,000km. It has given me very little...
    Thread by: AnitaToronto, Dec 25, 2016, 19 replies, in forum: Model S
  35. Jose Palencia
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    MS Autopilot Accident: Advice and Experience

    Ladies & Gents, I have really loved and enjoyed my MS since I received delivery of the vehicle in late March of this year. The best feature of...
    Thread by: Jose Palencia, Nov 19, 2016, 14 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
  36. skris
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    Cabin noise after accident

    I had my first accident 2 days ago :( Rear ended another car. Bumper needs replacement. Before I go to the body shop, I wanted to have Tesla take...
    Thread by: skris, Sep 29, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: Model S
  37. MXinCT
    Thread

    Lease Cap Cost Reduction Question in event of Car being totalled

    I'm one of the lucky few who got one of those awesome P90DL Classic Fascia (2k miles) deals a few weeks ago. Car is due for delivery next...
    Thread by: MXinCT, Sep 13, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: Model S: Ordering, Production, Delivery
  38. singleview
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    I'm thinking of getting a Model S: Would you recommend it?

    Howdy! I realize the answers will/may be biased, but wanted to try to get your honest thoughts/ suggestions. I'm in the market for a car, and...
    Thread by: singleview, Aug 10, 2016, 68 replies, in forum: Model S: Driving Dynamics
  39. vandacca
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    Where is Consumer Reports when you need them?

    OMG, there are fallible humans navigating our streets in large heavy equipment, carrying large containers of combustible liquids. Where is...
    Thread by: vandacca, Aug 5, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Cars and Transportation
  40. Michael128711
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    auto-pilot malfunction (accelerated behind another car causing crash)

    I know there has been recent news this week about apparent malfunctions in auto-pilot mode. I know it's not super clear cut, but I'm wondering if...
    Thread by: Michael128711, May 27, 2016, 73 replies, in forum: Model S: Driving Dynamics
  41. Pinarello
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    Just got rear ended

    I was driving to work today and was rear ended while sitting at a red light (@#$%^&!). I'm guessing the kid that hit me was going no faster than 5...
    Thread by: Pinarello, Mar 2, 2016, 21 replies, in forum: Model S
  42. Bet TSLA
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    Safety: how would the Model S handle this?

    This is totally wild: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/manhole-cover-kills-art-teacher-driving-boston-highway-article-1.2529997 I can't...
    Thread by: Bet TSLA, Feb 12, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: Model S: Driving Dynamics
  43. wavefront
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    Tesla location data--and ethics and law around it's being shared

    Would love to hear folks' opinions on the following: Our daughter mentioned to us that a dark blue Tesla slammed into her car door in San...
    Thread by: wavefront, Dec 19, 2015, 11 replies, in forum: Off Topic
  44. nakedsushi
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    Tesla got rear ended, still driveable

    I was stopped in traffic behind a line of cars waiting for the car in front to make a left turn. All of a sudden BOOM. [ATTACH] The rear bumper...
    Thread by: nakedsushi, Nov 3, 2015, 63 replies, in forum: Model S
  45. redox
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    Dumb collision in my garage

    Today is not a good day for me (and my P85D!)... I had a collision in my garage that I don't actually understand the details of yet. I pulled...
    Thread by: redox, Oct 6, 2015, 42 replies, in forum: Model S
  46. loganss
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    How long did it take for your Model S to be repaired after an accident?

    How long did it take for your Model S to be repaired after an accident? I'm sure your answer depends greatly on the type of damage received and...
    Thread by: loganss, Sep 8, 2015, 8 replies, in forum: Model S
  47. Ed Chan
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    Thank goodness our side mirrors are so big... Got hit, but no damage

    So my wife was driving my Tesla down Hawthorne Blvd. today in Torrance when some bozo (CA 6CSA482) didn't see her on his side and hit her....
    Thread by: Ed Chan, Jul 30, 2015, 12 replies, in forum: Model S
  48. hocharter
    Thread

    Bad Luck just 3 days after delivery of my 85D, 15 days repair. In China

    Ordered 85D end of Mar. and finally it's delivered mid of June, this is just something exciting like the 1st generation of Iphone worth waiting...
    Thread by: hocharter, Jul 10, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: Model S
  49. Electric700
    Thread

    Fixing a Totaled Model S

    I've seen some unfortunate posts where people have had their cars totaled for minor damage, and they've had to let go of their cars. There is...
    Thread by: Electric700, Dec 12, 2014, 7 replies, in forum: Model S
  50. standardcode
    Thread

    Owning a Tesla is awesome, until you get into an accident...

    I am a long-time lurker, first-time poster so please forgive me if this is in the wrong place or something. I picked up my baby (Silver S85, VIN...
    Thread by: standardcode, Dec 11, 2014, 205 replies, in forum: Model S
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