My first ding, how much does a trunk lid cost?

[laservet]

Well, I have my first ding on my Y after 13 months of driving, my own fault. I put my lunch in the trunk, didn't close the trunk telling myself I would close it from inside, then drove out of the garage with it open. The trunk lid hit the metal handle of the garage door and it put a gouge in the paint and metal on top of the trunk, distorted the curved edge a little. I have an appointment at the service center 8/19, USAA has pre-approved a little under $1000 to repair and repaint the area. I was wondering if anyone knew the cost of a brand new, painted trunk lid so I can consider paying the extra to get it installed vs having the ding repaired. My insurance gives me a loaner for 8 weeks. Will attach pics from cell phone after I post this.

 

[laservet]

Pics

 

[N1L CO2]

If you choose to get a new hatch, you are also going to have to remove the rear glass and install it on the new one. You may have sealing issues with the glass afterwards as well as alignment issues when the bodyshop fiddles with the install of the new hatch.

 

[maximus96]

Can you buy one of the bigger spoilers and cover it up? I think RPM has a big one that covers more than the typical lip of the trunk.

 

[GeezerSquid]

I've come across several threads where Model Y's were totaled due to rear lift gate damage. My bet is that it's going to be very, very expensive. Just my guess. You might try searching this forum and YouTube for rear hatch damage???

 

[Pianewman]

Trunk lid replacement: $$$$$$

My opinion: Take it to a reputable body shop. I don't believe it needs to be Tesla authorized. This sort of repair should be easy, for a GOOD shop that knows what they're doing.

Sorry for your accident. I know it's everyone's nightmare.

 

[ucsdsig]

Can you buy one of the bigger spoilers and cover it up? I think RPM has a big one that covers more than the typical lip of the trunk.

That's an interesting idea. But the spoiler is huge!

 

[Young Phenom]

The hatch is like $1200. Unpainted.

Had mine replaced after getting rear ended..

 

[N1L CO2]

That's an interesting idea. But the spoiler is huge!

It reminds me of those duck tail spoilers on 911s of the 90's. I personally don't think this particular design looks good on the Y.

 

[laservet]

The hatch is like $1200. Unpainted.

Had mine replaced after getting rear ended..

With or without the glass?

 

[Young Phenom]

With or without the glass?

Without. They had to transfer it. For $400 additional
Quarter panel glasses also needed to be replaced. The seals are apparently ruined when replacing the hatch.

 

[laservet]

Thanks for the replies. I received a message from Tesla service that the body work needs to be done at a body shop, closest to me is The Dream Team in Virginia Beach, have an early September appointment for them to examine the damage and give me an estimate.

 

[laservet]

Followup: Had the body work done by The Dream Team in Virginia Beach. Beautiful job, can't tell anything happened. Cost $1800. USAA paid all but the deductible. When I pulled into their parking lot it looked like a Tesla convention.

 

[C-Bus Y]

I've come across several threads where Model Y's were totaled due to rear lift gate damage. My bet is that it's going to be very, very expensive. Just my guess. You might try searching this forum and YouTube for rear hatch damage???

I highly doubt a new rear hatch will total a newish Y. Must be more damage.

My first quote on a new hatch was <$3K, getting a second quote from a Tesla body shop and will report back.

OP, glad all is well!

 

[skydve1]

My wife did that with her minivan probably 15 years ago. But she also tore the entire garage door torsion spring and track mount off of the wall.
Somehow she was able to close the garage door when she was done with it.
When I got home, the garage door wouldn't open - so I went inside a different way to see what was going on.
I asked her what happened, and her response was "I don't know...". I could see the same gash and dent on the tailgate of the van when I inspected her van.
It was a pain in the a$$ to fix the garage door. The van is long gone, and I still give her sh!t about it today... Be thankful that you didn't ruin the garage door too!!