My Tesla 3 collision experience [Insurance / repair]

[blackT3$!@]

The bolt EV didn't have emergency braking enabled? I wonder if that would contribute to the cause of the collision.

 

[Fitcorydaniel]

After a breakdown, Ben Clymers gave an initial estimate of 30k to repair it. This doesn't include if the battery was compromised. Let's see what the insurance company does next....

 

[Clover]

Dang, sounds pretty close to the line for being totaled. In fact, I bet it is over the line. Glad you are okay. Hope you're able to get a Replacment without too much of a headache.

 

[pipp]

After a breakdown, Ben Clymers gave an initial estimate of 30k to repair it. This doesn't include if the battery was compromised. Let's see what the insurance company does next....

Yes, as another guy who caries Tesla insurance, let’s see what they do next…

 

[vogz]

Yes, as another guy who caries Tesla insurance, let’s see what they do next...

California is an "at-fault" state. Therefore the person who rear ended the OP and their insurance should be responsible here. Assuming they have adeuquent insurance coverage, the OPs insurance won't deciding anything about repair vs total.

 

[pipp]

California is an "at-fault" state. Therefore the person who rear ended the OP and their insurance should be responsible here. Assuming they have adeuquent insurance coverage, the OPs insurance won't deciding anything about repair vs total.

I want to know how Tesla performs as far being timely in getting the OP his money And helping him through the process. I had to call Tesla insurance once and it was like an hour wait but when someone got on the phone they were helpful. If they are a nightmare to deal with for the OP, then I am interested to know.

 

[Fitcorydaniel]

I will say that I don't have Tesla insurance. I'm with CA Casualty, and Party #1 is with USAA.

 

[pipp]

I will say that I don't have Tesla insurance. I'm with CA Casualty, and Party #1 is with USAA.

“OK, I think I see” said the blind man. Your first post said “I am going to use this thread to share my Tesla 3 rear end collision experience. Specifically the insurance and repair potion.” I mis-interpreted this to mean you had Tesla insurance. Thanks for clearing that up.

 

[Zacster]

This cost over 20k. The car was fully functional, just dented.

 

[Fitcorydaniel]

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This cost over 20k. The car was fully functional, just dented.

Wow! Ok then, I better start shopping now.

 

[Gaius]

The story will write itself as my experience unfolds. The common themes im seeing are lack Of adjuster understanding, lack of sufficient supply of parts, far and few between certified tesla repair locations, disparaging differences in estimates., and the rest will write itself.

We also have a Y LR and M3 performance, so we clearly love our Teslas.

sorry for your accident. I had a similar incident, at highway pile up. my front was destroyed, 19K price tag.

 

[Fitcorydaniel]

Total damage was 32k... total loss confirmed.

 

[KDK11]

Had my Tesla 3 for thirty days and got rear ended at LAX. The car has been in the repair shop for fifty days because there were no parts available over the end of the year. This is the first and last EV I buy. Who has time for this kind of delay? And better make sure you’re hit by the right insurance company because Tesla Collision centers only accept a few insurance claims. Complete pain. Never again.