M3 $15K in damage from hitting a rock to the underbody?

[MP3Mike]

I ran over a rock in the road last week - looked like roadkill, but it was a rock. Huge bang underneath. Drove home, charging overheating error. Dinged the battery and suspension crossmember bracket up front. $14,461. Battery pack alone is 11k.
Collision insurance taking care of all except the deductible.

Which Tesla do you have? Model 3? LR, SR, SR+?

 

[BikerPeaBody]

I ran over something, not sure what it was on my old escalade. punctured the gas tank. gas dripped all over the highway until somebody alerted me. Had to replace the whole gas tank

 

[planemechanic]

I had the same thing happen, my wife ran over a bit of rip rap, basically a large landscaping rock, and they had to replace the battery. M3 LR AWD, battery, whell/tire replacement, four wheel alignment was about $19,000 all in. Thank goodness for insurance. The car only had about 5000 miles or so on it at the time. Made sure they installed a NEW battery, not a refurb, as that is what my insurance coverage covered, NEW OEM parts.

 

[vickh]

I wonder if the pack is being replaced if Tesla will allow for upgrades (pay fee)?

 

[Garlan Garner]

I ran over something, not sure what it was on my old escalade. punctured the gas tank. gas dripped all over the highway until somebody alerted me. Had to replace the whole gas tank

Nice....from the person who pays attention while driving.

 

[jfinephilly]

If they are asking you to pay, I would file a claim with my insurance.

That does look like you should have heard it or felt it when it happened.

Yep. You feel every inch of uneven pavement with this car so I can’t imagine not feeling that.

 

[jfinephilly]

I had the same thing happen, my wife ran over a bit of rip rap, basically a large landscaping rock, and they had to replace the battery. M3 LR AWD, battery, whell/tire replacement, four wheel alignment was about $19,000 all in. Thank goodness for insurance. The car only had about 5000 miles or so on it at the time. Made sure they installed a NEW battery, not a refurb, as that is what my insurance coverage covered, NEW OEM parts.

If you don’t mind me asking, who is your insurance provider? I am starting to second guess our choice of carrier.

 

[TSLA Pilot]

I ran over a rock in the road last week - looked like roadkill, but it was a rock. Huge bang underneath. Drove home, charging overheating error. Dinged the battery and suspension crossmember bracket up front. $14,461. Battery pack alone is 11k.
Collision insurance taking care of all except the deductible.

I hope you'll get to keep the original?

There is HUGE value in the three remaining, undamaged modules, likely about $9k or so . . . .

 

[planemechanic]

If you don’t mind me asking, who is your insurance provider? I am starting to second guess our choice of carrier.

California AAA

 

[planemechanic]

I hope you'll get to keep the original?

There is HUGE value in the three remaining, undamaged modules, likely about $9k or so . . . .

Thought about doing that, even told them I wanted the old unit. They said they would not be able to assist IN ANY WAY with packing up the old unit, nor getting it out of their shop. In the end it wasn't worth my time and effort.

 

[Daniel in SD]

I ran over something, not sure what it was on my old escalade. punctured the gas tank. gas dripped all over the highway until somebody alerted me. Had to replace the whole gas tank

Small difference in price though.

 

[Fresnel]

Do you drive with autopilot on?

We need some cybertruck metal siding on the bottom of the cars.

 

[TSLA Pilot]

Thought about doing that, even told them I wanted the old unit. They said they would not be able to assist IN ANY WAY with packing up the old unit, nor getting it out of their shop. In the end it wasn't worth my time and effort.

Bummer.

I'm sure someone here would have helped you out with that . . . .

Next time.

 

[Daniel in SD]

I'm sure someone here would have helped you out with that . . . .

Especially in the Bay Area. I still haven't heard of someone getting the damaged battery back from Tesla. In many states, including CA, you have a right to get used parts back from mechanics. I wonder what Tesla does with all the used battery packs? The invoices don't seem to indicate that they're using refurbished packs as replacements.
@planemechanic Did the new pack have full range?