$3k repair bill, is this legitimate?

[oaftobark]

I was told I had some damage to the undercarriage of my Model S and received a $3k repair bill. Specifically, they said it was the radiator duct assembly, front bumper carrier and ankle catcher trim and was sent the following pics.

Do these charges seem legitimate? Meaning, do the labor and parts charges make sense as far as you guys can tell? Is there anything that isn't mandatory to have done?
I am a little short of cash with the holidays and have already put quite a bit of cash into repairs on the vehicle, so trying to keep expenses down if possible.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[buckets0fun]

Yep.

 

[Crutonius]

To me, it looks cosmetic. It looks like something that can be fixed with some creative use of JB weld.

 

[brainhouston]

or if the coolant/AC are not leaking and its not affecting any functionality, just drive it like that
its under the car so you'll never see it...

Price is high due to labor hours to drain/refill coolant/AC and front end disassembly...

 

[airborne spoon]

Some is cosmetic some is structural fix the important bits then do the cosmetic *sugar* when you feel like looking pretty.

All of that is easily replaced in the driveway if you got a few basic tools and mild know how if you want to save on the labor fees.

 

[DewayneP]

I would say the price is reasonable. It is not easily repairable at home if you are going to replace the carrier assembly, as everything on the front of the car is attached to it and will need to be transferred over to the new carrier: condensers, radiator, all sensors, ducting, etc... The cooling system and refrigerant systems will need drained and re-filled. Generally not something that can be done at home.
You could, if there are no leaks in the coolant or refrigerant systems, just re-install the lower aero valance and drive the car. That decision is one you will have to make for yourself.


EDITED to add: I see you say you don't have the money right now. Drive it the way it is and save for the repairs as long as there are no leaks.

 

[Hank42]

I would not say the cost is REASONABLE. As others pointed out the labor RATES are what makes it unreasonable.
It is about on par for a Tesla SC. $250 an hour for labor is insane.