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Is my Model 3 totaled?
- Thread starter Mod3L_E
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Thank you. Hit the median wall after hydroplaning at around 70 mph. I'm very grateful we didn't roll over! I attempted to save the footage shortly after we made sure everyone was OK but the camera icon was missing. There was also a message on the left side of the screen that read "Electrical System Power Reduced". We were able to open the windows to let the smoke out (blue in color and a lot of it) and also to open all the doors and trunk once we knew it was safe to get out. The vehicle would keep trying to send alerts that the frunk is open but would not update it's location. Tesla agent wasn't able to locate it either after it got towed (we do know where it is / only mentioning this to provide more damage related details).
I'm also curious what to expect with it being a leased vehicle. Any info greatly appreciated.
So far there is a police report and an insurance claim (waiting to hear back on both) and I have also reached out to Tesla Leasing and the only info they provided was what additional info they'll need if the vehicle is totaled. My understanding is if payed off by insurance (primary / gap) the lease would end.
Agree on both! It was repaired once before after a fender bender at around 35 mph. There was barely any visible damage but the autopilot stopped working. Took about 3 months to fix supposedly due to parts shortage / miscommunication
Based on the photos, that's what I thought happened. I'm thinking the 'smoke' was probably from the airbags.
How old was the car? How many miles on the tires?
Yeah 4 airbags went off - all in the front. It's a 2019 model. Got it at the end of May in 2019. There was one previous owner that returned it within a week (trial period). Current mileage is 19500+ / original tires as far as I know.
I have often heard that if the airbags go off, that's an indicator that the damage is bad enough that it will be totalled by the insurance.
You want it to be totalled.
You want it to be totalled.
I would certainly like to. So far overall the best car I've ever driven. IMHO there just currently isn't much out there that compares at it's price point (Model 3 specifically). The only con I can think of is that service / repairs can take longer than desired.
That's a lot of money in just airbags before you even get into the cosmetic and structural damages.
Right, I've heard that too just wasn't sure whether with Tesla not having a whole lot going on up front compared to an ICE car would somehow offset the repair cost if that makes sense.
Even with an ICE car, it's more the damage to the unibody that totals the car, not to mention the crazy prices these days for body panel repair/replacement.
Thank you all that responded so far, I did a little more research and found an auction site that happens to have some Model 3s in salvaged condition:
https://www.iaai.com/VehicleSearch/...rs=make:Tesla&selectedRefiners=&zipcode=37067
I'd say most look worse than mine but it sure looks like it really doesn't take much for the ERC to reach astronomical figures.
I'll be sure to update once I know the outcome. In the meantime feel free to keep voting.
https://www.iaai.com/VehicleSearch/...rs=make:Tesla&selectedRefiners=&zipcode=37067
I'd say most look worse than mine but it sure looks like it really doesn't take much for the ERC to reach astronomical figures.
I'll be sure to update once I know the outcome. In the meantime feel free to keep voting.
This one has a salvage title and it looks a lot better than yours:
https://www.iaai.com/vehicledetails/37091131?RowNumber=9
https://www.iaai.com/vehicledetails/37091131?RowNumber=9
Yep. Your car is done for. Plan yourself for another Tesla purchase.
Here's my totaled TM3 AWD. I lost attention in a left hand turn, swung wide, and pranged both starboard wheels off the outside curb at about 35 MPH. It pulled hard to the right, but I drove it through a full left and right turn, parked it, and then drove it up on the tow truck. $24,000 first repair estimate. Totaled at 18 months and 8000 miles.
However, we made out great: after the big settlement and payoff, we had made money over our car payments and could immediately buy a brand new one and even pay for some upgrades! We picked it up three weeks ago.
However, we made out great: after the big settlement and payoff, we had made money over our car payments and could immediately buy a brand new one and even pay for some upgrades! We picked it up three weeks ago.
