Trnsl8r
S85 2012-2018, X90 since 2016, 3 since 2018
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Censorship is un-American!
Clearly you've never watched an R-rated movie on network television. :smile:
(Yes, off-topic. Sorry.)
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Censorship is un-American!
I own an authorized Tesla collision repair facility and a P85+ as well. Yes, aluminum cars are costly to repair and will be for some time at least until they become more common and quicker and easier repair methods are developed. The specialized welders and straightening equipment and Tesla factory training is expensive too. Tesla has us send them data on each repair. They expect timeliness and will not tolerate overcharging. If your car was not structurally damaged you could have gone to any other shop you were comfortable with as long as they had aluminum repair expertise. The list of parts and labor indicates this job did have structural displcement and had to be done by an authorized facility. They are the only ones allowed to purchase structural parts from Tesla. Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Porsche and other aluminum cars have the same policy. Someone not factory trained and equipped is unlikely to be able to fix these cars properly. The other shop owners we've met that work on the Model S are fine craftsmen and honest. If you have concerns about your repair you should speak with the shop and someone from Tesla first.
I've always enjoyed helping others to understand the collision repair process and hope this is helpful and you won't feel the need to go about things in this way again.
In the future, if you want to preserve proof of a post/posts before they get deleted, submit them to Internet Archive: Digital Library of Free Books, Movies, Music & Wayback Machine. It also helps prevent revisionist history.I look at these forms as a way for current and potential owner to share information. Prospective owners should understand the pros and the cons of this car.
I posted this on the TM form and it was removed in less than 24 hours.
I was also attacked by a number of Tesla religious zealot who if you say anything against tesla you are considered blasphemy and start their own Jehad against you.
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The missing link:
Cost of repairs is crazy high | Forums | Tesla Motors
and the new one
Cost of repair crazy high | Forums | Tesla Motors
Censorship is un-American!
I own an authorized Tesla collision repair facility and a P85+ as well. Yes, aluminum cars are costly to repair and will be for some time at least until they become more common and quicker and easier repair methods are developed. The specialized welders and straightening equipment and Tesla factory training is expensive too. Tesla has us send them data on each repair. They expect timeliness and will not tolerate overcharging. If your car was not structurally damaged you could have gone to any other shop you were comfortable with as long as they had aluminum repair expertise. The list of parts and labor indicates this job did have structural displcement and had to be done by an authorized facility. They are the only ones allowed to purchase structural parts from Tesla. Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Porsche and other aluminum cars have the same policy. Someone not factory trained and equipped is unlikely to be able to fix these cars properly. The other shop owners we've met that work on the Model S are fine craftsmen and honest. If you have concerns about your repair you should speak with the shop and someone from Tesla first.
I've always enjoyed helping others to understand the collision repair process and hope this is helpful and you won't feel the need to go about things in this way again.
What are the hourly repair rates people are seeing for body work around the country. In Houston, the rate quoted was about $110, but an insurer indicated that the rate in Dallas was $50 for a Tesla certified shop, which makes no sense to me. Too good to be true??
This was $8000 with labor rates at$70/hr in SF Bay area
Stupid-driving with socks only. Foot slipped off the stop and hit the go at the most inopportune time accelerating me into a tree.And you have parking sensors! What happened??
Stupid-driving with socks only. Foot slipped off the stop and hit the go at the most inopportune time accelerating me into a tree.