Stanwood Steve
2018 Performance Model 3
I had similar damage and took it to a Tesla approved body shop (Exotic Auto Repair in Bellevue, WA), and estimate was over $13k. I took the car to a Telsa Body Shop and the estimate was $2,250. I was told the difference (by the Tesla shop), was that they can pull some dents whereas the Tesla "Approved" shops have to cut it out and replace it with a new part. Needless to say I went with the Tesla Body Shop and they did a beautiful job. Part of that cost was the cost of a new 20" wheel ($715) because the original wheel has a very small scrape on it. They said if any material is missing off the wheel, it has to be replaced. I had them give me the old wheel which I touched up and have as a spare.View attachment 666295View attachment 666296
Went over a curb and dented the rocker panel pretty badly. Took it in to get an estimate and was quoted a whopping 10k. Mechanic said that it can’t be pulled out due to how deep it’s pushed in, so it needs to be welded. He also said that since it’s aluminum it’s more tricky to fix. Is this a fair quote?