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Hi all,
I just got hit when I was stopped at a red light in San Diego. It is a 6 week old 2020 Model 3, my first car after graduation.
The lights and the bumper needs to be replaced. So I got an estimate from two different Tesla body shops.
1. First one gave an estimate of $14k as they believe there is irreparable damage to the rear quarter panel as it is slightly buckled and bowed out and needs to be replaced completely. I am not sure if it is that bad based on the images below
They said it will take close to 30 to 45 days to fix up completely
2. Second place gave an estimate of $4.5k to replace the bumper, lights and potentially reworking the aluminium bar behind the rear bumper. And they said that it will take 10 days to complete the job. I am not sure if the person who inspected the car noticed the slight bump on the rear quarter panel when they gave this estimate.
I asked both of them if it is safe to drive meanwhile. They said since no one of joints/rivets are damaged it should be safe.
So my question is, how should I proceed? Is this so bad that it has to be at the service center for almost 6 weeks and spending 14k (although I am hoping my Tesla Insurance will cover at least partially). I don't feel any difference while driving, for what it is worth.
Very confused, appreciate any help on this.
Thanks!
I just got hit when I was stopped at a red light in San Diego. It is a 6 week old 2020 Model 3, my first car after graduation.
The lights and the bumper needs to be replaced. So I got an estimate from two different Tesla body shops.
1. First one gave an estimate of $14k as they believe there is irreparable damage to the rear quarter panel as it is slightly buckled and bowed out and needs to be replaced completely. I am not sure if it is that bad based on the images below
They said it will take close to 30 to 45 days to fix up completely
2. Second place gave an estimate of $4.5k to replace the bumper, lights and potentially reworking the aluminium bar behind the rear bumper. And they said that it will take 10 days to complete the job. I am not sure if the person who inspected the car noticed the slight bump on the rear quarter panel when they gave this estimate.
I asked both of them if it is safe to drive meanwhile. They said since no one of joints/rivets are damaged it should be safe.
So my question is, how should I proceed? Is this so bad that it has to be at the service center for almost 6 weeks and spending 14k (although I am hoping my Tesla Insurance will cover at least partially). I don't feel any difference while driving, for what it is worth.
Very confused, appreciate any help on this.
Thanks!