Door damage / replacement experiences, cost etc

[JimmyMcNulty]

https://i.imgur.com/Zf8Xbj8.jpg

It was an unfortunate incident and yes, it was my fault – quite bummed so I'll leave it at that.

Don't know yet whether I should go through insurance or not. My premium is already on the high side, and I already have a previous claim (small rear window got smashed by someone in February).

Any experiences with this sort of damage (cost etc) would be appreciated.

 

[KyleDay]

That should buff out

 

[KyleDay]

I'd recommend you go to a local Tesla authorized shop and get a quote then you'll have a better idea of what direction to choose.

 

[ModelX]

Ouch! No idea of cost of repair-sorry!

 

[rocketshipp85]

Get a quote from tesla certified, also what if you but the door panel from a 3rd party because tesla I think only sells the whole door which is expensive, I know a guy that can sell you the door panel and is in CA and only wanted a like $150 I believe. What color is your car silver or white I might have a door panel for the drivers front for sale that is white.

 

[bktiger86]

Wow this was pretty painful to see. I'm kinda curious how much it would be.

 

[⚡️ELECTROMAN⚡️]

I had my driver's side rear door replaced recently and it cost $4600. If you use a non-certified shop you might be able to get the cost down closer to $2,000.

 

[SMAlset]

That's painful to look at. Having heard about some insurance company raising rates recently (and wondering if others will follow), I would be hesitant to file a claim but wonder how bad the repair would be. How old is your car? Curious about the warranty left on it. Be careful going to a non-Tesla certified shop for repair (to use a salvaged part to save on $s) and then find that Tesla will invalidate the warranty on the car even if a warranty situation arises on another part of the car.

 

[alloverx]

How would Tesla know its a salvage part? As long as was installed correctly and paint was good it might be fine. I assume it would be reported so the next buyer would know via carfax. If you are going to keep the car forever then not a problem. Does the door still work as-is?

 

[jplasmd]

I dented both passenger doors last summer. At that time, I bought new primed door shells from Tesla for about $725 each. I could have picked up a couple of used, mildly damaged doors off of ebay, but I really didn't want any Bondo on my MS.

 

[Stirthepot]

$6Kish to replace and repaint that door if you want to do it right. i had a door replaced on my old S, rear passenger door. some hit it while i was in a parking lot and took off or "forgot" to leave a note.

any way, that looks beyond replacing just the skin on of the door, not that i would recommend that but depending on your insurance if you go that route they may push for it.

 

[gabeincal]

Sorry about your door and hope it works out OK. Kinda curious as to how it happened though... Opened the door, left it open and reversed?

 

[⚡️ELECTROMAN⚡️]

What insurance company do you have?

 

[Stirfelt]

The comment above regarding Tesla cancelling the warranty is disconcerting. I certainly could understand if it was a drive line or safety component, or electronic .... but a repair and paint to the coachwork seems a bit heavy handed to me. (Tell me it ain't true)

The more I learn about Tesla's business policies ... the less sure I become that I want to pursue a purchase.
The Tesla may be a tremendously wonderful car .... but mishaps do occur (debris on the road; rocks falling from trucks and etc) .... if a minor dent or scraps is going to have major financial consequences .... I need to consider alternatives.
Fortunately, I have about 19 months to learn more and read about other owners experiences. before I must make a decision.

 

[Max*]

Door ding

$3,750 give or take to replace the door shell and repaint, assuming no B-pillar damage.

 

[jelloslug]

The comment above regarding Tesla cancelling the warranty is disconcerting. I certainly could understand if it was a drive line or safety component, or electronic .... but a repair and paint to the coachwork seems a bit heavy handed to me. (Tell me it ain't true)

The more I learn about Tesla's business policies ... the less sure I become that I want to pursue a purchase.
The Tesla may be a tremendously wonderful car .... but mishaps do occur (debris on the road; rocks falling from trucks and etc) .... if a minor dent or scraps is going to have major financial consequences .... I need to consider alternatives.
Fortunately, I have about 19 months to learn more and read about other owners experiences. before I must make a decision.

In the US, Tesla cannot just cancel your warranty for you replacing a damaged body panel. They can deny a warranty claim for something related to the specific part that was replaced but a wholesale cancellation of the warranty is not legal.

 

[Noah Horton]

I just got an $8500 quote for replacing the rear passenger door on a model Y. 3rd party Tesla -certified shop. But that is after 6 weeks *to get an estimate* and they can't even do the work for 2 months. And the Tesla 1st party shop won't answer the phone at all.

I have two Teslas and was a huge advocate. I am now warning everyone I know away from them.