Model 3 - side collision - Will it go for total loss or repairable?

[Neelan.Suri]

Well, on a normal weekday as I was driving around for errands a teenager crashed into my M3 on the side in his BMW 2 series. He is at fault, but my question is just from the look of this do you all think this is repairable? or will it end up at total loss? This is a 2021 Model 3 Long Range with 6000 miles on it.

The body shop looked at the pictures (car was at the tow yard still when I spoke to them) and said it easily looks like $25-$30k of cost to fix that but could be more if they see more parts damaged.

I think they may have to replace the axle/suspension components too because the wheel definitely took an impact and you can see the quarter panel which explains that too.

This incident definitely broke my heart.

 

[Need]

May want to check with this guy:

Model 3 - Totaled or Repairable?

Hello everyone, last weekend someone ran a red light and hit my 2021 Model 3 Standard Range Plus. He was found 100% at fault (obviously, it was red for him for a solid 10 seconds before he entered the intersection). This is the damage. I instantly considered it totaled and placed an order for a...

teslamotorsclub.com

Interesting enough you 2 are both from Salt Lake City...

 

[Evpowerdan]

Yikes, as long as you are okay and the other driver, the vehicle can either be repaired or replaced.

Biggest issue on the repairs will be parts availability, verse if it’s totaled how long to wait for a new one (or gently used one). Also, if its your only vehicle - how long does your insurance or theirs permit you to have a rental. My progressive policy is on a 30 day car rental.

 

[afadeev]

Well, on a normal weekday as I was driving around for errands a teenager crashed into my M3 on the side in his BMW 2 series. He is at fault,

Really? That's not at all obvious from the pics.
How exactly did it go down?

I had an accident with similar damage a few decades ago, when an SUV merged into my lane without bothering to look if anyone was there already. His side looked exactly like yours.

but my question is just from the look of this do you all think this is repairable?

Sure

or will it end up at total loss? This is a 2021 Model 3 Long Range with 6000 miles on it.

Hard to say, let the insurance company and the body shop figure that out for you.

The body shop looked at the pictures (car was at the tow yard still when I spoke to them) and said it easily looks like $25-$30k of cost to fix that but could be more if they see more parts damaged.

Most insurance companies consider totaling when the repairs exceed 60% of the vehicle value (varies by state).

New LR is $58K right now.
So far, you are on track for a long and massive repair job.

I think they may have to replace the axle/suspension components too because the wheel definitely took an impact and you can see the quarter panel which explains that too.

Unless there is damage to the axle and suspension, they wont touch it.
Just because something rubs on the wheel does not mean the suspension and drivetrain broke.

This incident definitely broke my heart.

Sorry to hear you got dinged.
Look on the bright side - you are physically OK, and the rest can be fixed with adequate application of time, money, and patience!

a

 

[kuldeepsk]

Hi I have got a similar damage to my car; what was the outcome did you get it repaired or is the car totaled...

 

[V__2]

Just one data point. My first M3 had what looks like much less damage than on either of the cars in this thread and was totaled after a month in the shop because of a very small bend in the metal below the rear seats. They claimed there is no factory approved fix for that. So hard to tell from just a photo. Come back and let us know how it went after the insurance claim is complete.

 

[Evpowerdan]

Hi I have got a similar damage to my car; what was the outcome did you get it repaired or is the car totaled...

Your pic shows extensive damage IMO. Crushing the rear quarter panel, door, wheel assembly and inner door frame is super expensive to repair. Do you know if it broke into the battery capsule?

 

[coleAK]

I got hit by a rock slide almost exactly a year ago. It may not look as bad but I got new: both passenger doors, front end, hood, both passenger wheels. It wasn’t totaled out. With your damage to the rocker panel could be much more extensive. It was in the body shop for 4 months.

 

[Perscitus]

It's unclear what ever happened with OPs situation from June, but for @kuldeepsk
you are likely looking at north of $15K perhaps $20K in repairs. And thats if the rocker panel/cover damage does not extend to the battery housing and if no drivetrain or suspension damage occured.

Quarter panel replacement, door skin replacements, lots of welding, lots of disassembly/re-assembly, refitting, respray and paint blending on at least 3-4 panels.