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Got rear ended: this will buff right out!
- Thread starter Spinny
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Possibly, but since its not at your fault, why dont you take it to tesla, or certified bodyshop for full diagnostics and repair?
And, i am sorry to hear about that incident.
It really sucks.
A truck hit my rear bumper with the hitch while parked, and it was thanksgiving week… holiday spirit kinda ruined for me haha
And, i am sorry to hear about that incident.
It really sucks.
A truck hit my rear bumper with the hitch while parked, and it was thanksgiving week… holiday spirit kinda ruined for me haha
I was being sarcastic. The trunk lid is toast and the bumper needs to be replaced. I’m sure the components behind it do as well.
Surprisingly, the parking sensors still work!
Surprisingly, the parking sensors still work!
Not sure it will buff out, but you can cover it up with duct tape for sure.
Definitely does but the car did it’s job. Kept my family safe. Sad that it’ll have a carfax scar, diminished value, etc. I was considering trading it in for a model X. Oh well
Sorry to see. Most of that will buff right out, the rest will be uniquely within spec.
Rear-end damage is often a kiss of death for a Model 3/Y, depending on what they find after peeling back the rear bumper skin. Here it looks like it should be ok, but nothing is certain until they get under there.
The trunk lid alone is a pita to replace (backorders galore, damaged raw parts from regional distro centers).
Fit and finish when all is said and done will be better than new, but the paintwork hue difference will stand out even if blended well.
Rear-end damage is often a kiss of death for a Model 3/Y, depending on what they find after peeling back the rear bumper skin. Here it looks like it should be ok, but nothing is certain until they get under there.
The trunk lid alone is a pita to replace (backorders galore, damaged raw parts from regional distro centers).
Fit and finish when all is said and done will be better than new, but the paintwork hue difference will stand out even if blended well.
Black306
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Agree with everything you said. I do wish they would total the car out, highly doubt that will happen.
The car has a hidden hitch and was every so slightly rolling forward when it was hit. I believe this contributed towards a favorable outcome.
The trunk open and closes fine. Parking sensors work, car drives, charges, etc.
I’ll update this post with an estimate. Part of me wants to order a lid and bumper cover from eBay, have a shop spray it and fix it myself. The carfax scar bothers me.
I’ll go after the insurance company for diminished value and see if I can end up in a model X.
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