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2022 M3LR Rear Ended (2 Days old)
- Thread starter Lazylala
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so sorry to hear about what you're going through. the timing sucks.
as an outsider without emotional attachment - it'll be fixed fine, and you should be ok after repairs (which may take months).
as an outsider without emotional attachment - it'll be fixed fine, and you should be ok after repairs (which may take months).
BigNick
Infamous Fat Sweaty Guy
Are the quarter panels or suspension damaged? It looks like the point of impact was on/or below the bumper, and the trunk lid isn't bent.
What kind of vehicle hit you? $25K seems like a high estimate here.
What kind of vehicle hit you? $25K seems like a high estimate here.
blackT3$!@
2021 LR Model 3
Wow. A seemingly drivable Model 3 after being rear ended and the repair will be $25k? That is insanity. Are collision shops gouging Tesla customers? Was the battery pack damaged? This is why my Tesla comprehensive/collision is more than my Ford Expedition, way too expensive to fix unless it is a cosmetic issue.
Tesla certified body shops would probably quote $10K max for this. Maybe even $5-8K if all the damage is in the bumper skin and rear valance (they or any other shop will only be able to confirm once they remove all the plastic and have a better look at the metal underneath.
You got lucky with no (apparent) damage to the trunk hatch/lid since those are a. usually on backorder b. come in damaged in raw form from Tesla.
You got lucky with no (apparent) damage to the trunk hatch/lid since those are a. usually on backorder b. come in damaged in raw form from Tesla.
Shelburne
Member
Based on your photos, I had far more damage done to the front of my M3LR and a Tesla Authorized body shop did the work for $9200. I seriously question the estimate you got. Unless your battery is damaged too, the cost should be no more than what I had to pay. I needed an entire new front bumper, the crash cans behind the bumper, both headlight assemblies, and both front quarter panels. Your photos make the damage look strictly cosmetic. By the way, after my M3 was repaired, it looked and drives as good as new
Went to a tesla certified body shop... the quarter panels need to be replaced, obviously the bumper and the trunk needs to be replaced, the hatch/trunk lid is bent and needs to be replaced and there's structural damage. The doors are not lined up correctly anymore. The lady who hit me was going about 40mph, so I knew there'd been hidden damage.
Assuming that you are working with her insurance let them know that you require a equivalent rental car, i.e. electric, repairs may take a long time, and that you are going to file a diminished value claim. That may light a fire under them to decide to total the vehicle. Or depending on her insurance limits they may just write you a check for her property damage limit and walk away. (It is ridiculous that the minimum coverage in California is $5k.)
Check out and see if the Hertz in your area have Model 3s available to rent...
Check out and see if the Hertz in your area have Model 3s available to rent...
kaimanson
Member
Maybe, but I'm on two other car forums that I have never seen a rear ended post on....
