Head on collision repair

[Gaius]

I got into an head on collision at 15ml/hr. Amazing the car can get this damaged ! Anyway, I got an estimate for $19K. Is this normal? Does anyone have any experience? I went to a Tesla recommended repair, I haven't heard from the insurance adjuster, but I am afraid they will have objections...
I attache the estimate and the image.
Please advise. Thank you.

 

[Pianewman]

Saving lives = crumple zones. Your car did what it's designed to do.

I agree, though, that at 15 mph, I'm surprised the damage would be that great.

 

[avs007]

What was the other car that hit you? Could be the other car didn't have very good crumple zones.. For example, a long time ago, a Nissan Maxima rear ended my Chevelle at around 35mph... I just got a dented chrome bumper, but the maxima was smashed all the way to the windshield.

 

[240vPlug]

If the other car was also doing 15 then it was a 30 mph impact. Doesn't surprise me it's so expensive unfortunately.

 

[Hurricane4911]

I had similar damage bonking a tree at < 10 mph...
$21k for mine, but that included a new radiator and lines.



Fixable, no problems, just time