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Unfortunately, regardless of the damage on your old car, SC's will not install "used" parts.Just got back from Atlanta with the replacement 23 Pliad. It was a Tesla lease repo then auction car. Very good value.
Data point on Tesla's quality management approach.
I ordered a replacement car the night of the accident as it was obvious to me the damage with significant enough to warrant disposing of the 21.
I had put CCM brakes on my Plaid five months back. I stopped by the service center and asked if they would move my brakes from the 21 to the 23 as a paid for service operation. They would not allow an accident damaged car on the lot. I thought this was odd as the car is perfectly drivable and they would not be touching any part of the car that had accident damage (wheels and suspension completely untouched by the accident). They would not budge. I explained that it would cost them a new car sale. They would not budge. Typical Tesla to cut off their nose to spite their face. They still do not need customers badly enough to behave like thoughtful humans greatfull to have people buying their product. Maybe some day.
The experience brought up an interesting thought excercise. Just how much accident damage makes a car "persona non grata" at a Tesla Service Center. One corner dinged? Two corner's dinged? One corner and a door? Very strange but perfectly within character for a company that treats customers like cattle.
End of rant
Selling for $20k?Best guess right now is around $20k......
I’ll stay following this thread pending what happens with SF. Our 2014 is on somewhat borrowed time and you’re local in WPB; might end up working out.Not yet..
I got an estimate from the only authorized Tesla repair shop in my area the day after the accident. That is not good enough for State Farm. They have to have their estimator come look at it some time next week. If it is anything like my past experience with SF, their estimate will be half of what a real shop says it will take to fix the car. No surprise given SF has a financial interest in the pay out.
I have to get through this insurance crap before I know if the car is totaled, if SF will be reasonable and let me sell as is or if I will be forced to repair the car and sell it at a reduced price point because of the significant damage repair.
My comment was that it looks like the as is value is heading towards about $20k. Just sharing what I know as I know it.
Unfortunately the field appraiser is unlikely to write a complete estimate unless they have a Tesla specialist in your area. USAA has an inside team that is very good at writing accurate estimates from detailed photos. As I mentioned before, hiring a company like Collision Safety Consultants would be a good investment toward maximizing payout.Not yet..
I got an estimate from the only authorized Tesla repair shop in my area the day after the accident. That is not good enough for State Farm. They have to have their estimator come look at it some time next week. If it is anything like my past experience with SF, their estimate will be half of what a real shop says it will take to fix the car. No surprise given SF has a financial interest in the pay out.
I have to get through this insurance crap before I know if the car is totaled, if SF will be reasonable and let me sell as is or if I will be forced to repair the car and sell it at a reduced price point because of the significant damage repair.
My comment was that it looks like the as is value is heading towards about $20k. Just sharing what I know as I know it.
Cross-insured is always a tough one and a consultant can still help negotiate but that could be done after the first appraisal. One way this could get worse is if you chose a shop that is on the State Farm Select Service program. This will cut the labor rate and potentially add parts discounts.State Farm is both my and the at fault party's insurer.
I will not be made whole. Any expenditures on outside consultants is money out of pocket for me.
State Farm's field appraiser will be examining the car at the Tesla Authorized shop. The shop has indicated they will pull panels to gain full access to all the damage.
I am in a holding pattern until I see SF's estimate. I've already made my feelings clear. If they act in bad faith it will not end well for them. I remain hopeful.
What was the salvage retention offer? Probably way too high but would be a great data point.The body shop worked diligently to get State Farm to reassess their position. SF has gone from a $20k estimate to making the car a total loss/salvage. The offer for current market value was accurate and fair. I've accepted the offer, SF has collected the car and it will likely go through the CoPart Auction in Orlando within the next few weeks.
Thank you to all that expressed interest.
Bill