Model Y Perfomance rear-ended - is it fixable?

[tizzo233]

Got rear-ended by a 95 F-150. Car took a hard hit. Will this be a total loss? Trunk lid does not close anymore. Everything is misaligned.

 

[jmatero]

Won't know for sure until they remove the bumper and get underneath but initial thoughts are it needs new bumper, hatch, straightened area between bumper system and trunk well.

 

[Fourdoor]

Looks like the F-150 driver didn't want to share the road...

Keith

 

[tizzo233]

Won't know for sure until they remove the bumper and get underneath but initial thoughts are it needs new bumper, hatch, straightened area between bumper system and trunk well.

What would be the cost for that? Is that in the realm of totaled?

 

[nate704]

What would be the cost for that? Is that in the realm of totaled?

$10k based on Wham Baam Tesla Cam channel! =)

 

[TechOps]

Wow, that looks like it got hit pretty hard. Hope everyone's OK.

Is the hatch lid not closing because it got bent / the attachment points got bent, or is there further damage to the frame? Are there other parts of the body that are misaligned other than what's shown? Frame damage will be the difference between repairable or totalled.

Based on what's shown, if the hatch can be replaced, I'd say it's fixable without totalling it.

My wild guess would be around $14k-18k repair.

 

[Ken_Y]

No that won't be a total loss. Go through insurance and get it repaired. You did get the other party's insurance right?

 

[MY1stEV]

My guess is around $20k to repair and 3 months.

This minor damage was $8,600 and 104 days to repair...

 

[Clark_Kent]

Sorry to see this and hope everyone is ok. Make sure to file a diminished value claim.

 

[C-Bus Y]

$12-$15K and 3+ months to fix from date of accident. Ask me how I know?

Could me more if damage extends into more places. Likely not totaled.

 

[C-Bus Y]

$10k based on Wham Baam Tesla Cam channel! =)

I sent in video of my accident to Wham Baam and was featured. 15 minutes of fame all done!!

 

[Pianewman]

I'd like to see photos of where the hatch is hinged to the roof. Also, the C-pillar, where the roof attaches to the rear fender.

Are the gaps between the rear fenders and the rear doors still normal?

 

[spannie]

Almost same happened to my MY.

~15k and 2 months in a Tesla approved shop (+1.5 months to get into the queue).

P.S: Was supposedly fixed today but at the last minute got an email stating that the "front" window calibration is wonky now. So, it is now going to Tesla service center to get that straightened out.

 

[tizzo233]

Looks like the F-150 driver didn't want to share the road...

Keith

No they did not

No that won't be a total loss. Go through insurance and get it repaired. You did get the other party's insurance right?

yes they have accepted liability

 

[tizzo233]

Wow, that looks like it got hit pretty hard. Hope everyone's OK.

Is the hatch lid not closing because it got bent / the attachment points got bent, or is there further damage to the frame? Are there other parts of the body that are misaligned other than what's shown? Frame damage will be the difference between repairable or totalled.

Based on what's shown, if the hatch can be replaced, I'd say it's fixable without totalling it.

My wild guess would be around $14k-18k repair.

I didn’t notice any frame damage since I have the tow hitch and that looks like it hasn’t shifted. The hatch is completely squashed and the bumper and rear assembly have shifted making the hatch not line up to the latch. Other panels seem aligned still.

 

[tizzo233]

Almost same happened to my MY.

~15k and 2 months in a Tesla approved shop (+1.5 months to get into the queue).

P.S: Was supposedly fixed today but at the last minute got an email stating that the "front" window calibration is wonky now. So, it is now going to Tesla service center to get that straightened out.

Wow. I was hoping to enjoy driving this summer with zero fueling costs as I have solar panels. I guess I will bank my credits for the winter

 

[tizzo233]

I'd like to see photos of where the hatch is hinged to the roof. Also, the C-pillar, where the roof attaches to the rear fender.

Are the gaps between the rear fenders and the rear doors still normal?

Yes they look normal. Will update with pictures.

 

[rbeall]

Had almost same situation. Took 3.5 months at a Tesla Collision center and coat 19$k in repairs. Haven’t discussed diminished value with GEICO yet. Hoping to get around 6K but my guess is it’ll likely be more like 4$. Anyone have any numbers for their experience.