Model 3 repair costs

[tg27]

Hi all, a friend sideswiped my Model 3 (RWD). Both doors and the rear quarter panel are smooshed. First, any ideas on repair costs in NYC area? I think all 3 have to be replaced and I don't think it's driveable - can't open driver's door and scraping sound when I moved it several feet. Also, any recommendations for a Tesla-certified body shop in the NJ/NYS borderline area? The Tesla service center looked at my pictures and said it was too much damage for them to repair. TIA. TG

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[jjrandorin]

the repair costs will be your insurance deductible (you certainly are not entertaining the idea of not having insurance involved)? Since "your friend" side swiped it, it should be "your friends" insurance who will take care of it?

If your friend is wanting to pay for it without insurance, you likely want to throw that idea out the window. You will be without the car for a while, while it is being repaired (likely measured in "several weeks / couple months" not "days or a couple weeks", and likely will want a rental car. I would guess that repair is "several" thousand dollars.

 

[HarleyW]

Hi all, a friend sideswiped my Model 3 (RWD). Both doors and the rear quarter panel are smooshed. First, any ideas on repair costs in NYC area? I think all 3 have to be replaced and I don't think it's driveable - can't open driver's door and scraping sound when I moved it several feet. Also, any recommendations for a Tesla-certified body shop in the NJ/NYS borderline area? The Tesla service center looked at my pictures and said it was too much damage for them to repair. TIA. TG View attachment 559626 View attachment 559627

2 doors and a rear quater. My guess would be close to 20 grand minimum and 2 months.

 

[GenralSpecific]

“Friend”

2 doors and a rear quater. My guess would be close to 20 grand minimum and 2 months.

I concur...
That model 3 is out of action for a while.

 

[tg27]

Original poster here,
I finally got a response from a Tesla-certified body shop (with a great rep) - you nailed it at ~$20k. But these guys think only a month (only...). Thanks, all.

 

[C141medic]

With a friend like that, who needs enemies

 

[HarleyW]

Original poster here,
I finally got a response from a Tesla-certified body shop (with a great rep) - you nailed it at ~$20k. But these guys think only a month (only...). Thanks, all.

Good luck with the repair. At least the drivers side will have great paint now. How bad does the friend feel?

 

[Rothgarr]

Original poster here,
I finally got a response from a Tesla-certified body shop (with a great rep) - you nailed it at ~$20k. But these guys think only a month (only...). Thanks, all.

Always get multiple quotes. Use the body shop finder on Tesla's website: Body Shop Support

 

[dmurphy]

If you can get there .. Collision Restoration in Fairfield NJ is amazing. Top shelf Tesla certified shop. They put our Buick back together again - the body work was outstanding ....

 

[kpeng]

That person should no longer be your friend...and they should definitely be paying for it.

 

[SageBrush]

With a friend like that, who needs enemies

Note to self: Do not let mistress drive car

 

[Mojito]

Don't forget the devalued new price of your car for having a claim in carfax.

 

[RC2785]

damage to the rear quarter panel will cost a fortune to repair unfortunately

 

[tg27]

Great responses all - I did take it to a Tesla-certified body shop. The final tally was way over $20K so they totaled the car (Model 3 SR+). I was ok with the 'totaled' for the reason that Mojito said - I don't want a negative CarFax on the car if I ever sold it. Time for a new one - Model 3 LR (only comes in AWD which I don't need) or a Model Y - looking for more than 250 mile range.