Someone bumped into my trunk

[Kevinaldo]

Parked outside restaurant and someone backup and bumped into my back. I messaged Tesla and figured the service center could not repair and referred to body shop. Would you guys think it needs to be replaced the whole trunk? The bumper has no lost paint but got pushed in.

Anybody knows any good body shop in Roseville, California?

Glad Sentry mode is on.

 

[Pianewman]

Bumper appears untouched.
The damage to the hatch can't be repaired, unless you fill it with Bondo (UGH!). It will need to be replaced. Sorry about that.

 

[brkaus]

It’s got a hard crease in one of the main bends in the panel, so very hard to repair. You can try calling highly rated PDR places and see what they say. (Paintless dent repair)

 

[Pianewman]

Lots of PDR experience here. PDR can't help you.

 

[Kevinaldo]

It’s got a hard crease in one of the main bends in the panel, so very hard to repair. You can try calling highly rated PDR places and see what they say. (Paintless dent repair)

Thought about it and will try. Thank you!

 

[Sandiegodoug]

Parked outside restaurant and someone backup and bumped into my back. I messaged Tesla and figured the service center could not repair and referred to body shop. Would you guys think it needs to be replaced the whole trunk? The bumper has no lost paint but got pushed in.

Anybody knows any good body shop in Roseville, California?

Glad Sentry mode is on.

I have a similar dent, paint less guy quoted 560 to make like new

 

[Snakedoc]

Kniesel's Collision in Rocklin is an approved Tesla shop. They do great work. I used them for my rear hatch. If going the PDR route, My daughter used Dent Pro to fix a couple of dings on her Model Y. Can't tell the difference.

 

[Kevinaldo]

I have a similar dent, paint less guy quoted 560 to make like new

for the price, sound like they did not replace the whole trunk

 

[Kevinaldo]

Kniesel's Collision in Rocklin is an approved Tesla shop. They do great work. I used them for my rear hatch. If going the PDR route, My daughter used Dent Pro to fix a couple of dings on her Model Y. Can't tell the difference.

Good info., did you daughter have dings or dents similar to mine?

 

[Pianewman]

I have a similar dent, paint less guy quoted 560 to make like new

Can you post a photo? I can't believe that PDR can pull out a deep dent on a crease, which the OP has. Thanks.

 

[Snakedoc]

My daughter had 2 nickel sized dents on her right rear door. One was on the crease of the door and working with aluminum, takes a little extra care and talent. I do believe that PDR may not be doable on your hatch. With Dent Pro, you take a couple of pictures of the dent and send it in for them to look at. You'll get your answer pretty quickly.

 

[chobra]

Thought about it and will try. Thank you!

I have a similar dent, paint less guy quoted 560 to make like new

Can you post a photo? I can't believe that PDR can pull out a deep dent on a crease, which the OP has. Thanks.

 

[Kevinaldo]

That’s great to know!!

 

[Sandiegodoug]

Can you post a photo? I can't believe that PDR can pull out a deep dent on a crease, which the OP has. Thanks.

I saw a video on line of his work on another Tesla y. Worse than one posted here. Mine isn’t as bad but it’s in the crease. Guess makes it hard. I was going to put a padres round sticker over it, but wife said no.

 

[Sandiegodoug]

The guy I got the quote actually does all the work for Tesla in Carlsbad ,so I figure I’m paying the Tesla tax

 

[Watts_Up]

Parked outside restaurant and someone backup and bumped into my back. I messaged Tesla and figured the service center could not repair and referred to body shop. Would you guys think it needs to be replaced the whole trunk? The bumper has no lost paint but got pushed in.

I wonder if the liftgate is not made in two pieces, so only the vertical part where the license plate is located should be replaced?

It is a pity than you seems not having the Sentry mode recording the event.
Many cars don't have a front license anyway, but it would have been interesting to know what kind of car damaged your car.
I suspect an SUV or a pickup truck with a much higher front bumper than a Model Y.

 

[Kevinaldo]

I wonder if the liftgate is not made in two pieces, so only the vertical part where the license plate is located should be replaced?

It is a pity than you seems not having the Sentry mode recording the event.
Many cars don't have a front license anyway, but it would have been interesting to know what kind of car damaged your car.
I suspect an SUV or a pickup truck with a much higher front bumper than a Model Y.

Not sure lifegate is made in two pieces, look like one piece to me. I do have Sentry mode on and it was a 2004 Lexus GS (no damage to his), he gave his insurance info.

 

[Yelobird]

Not sure lifegate is made in two pieces, look like one piece to me. I do have Sentry mode on and it was a 2004 Lexus GS (no damage to his), he gave his insurance info.

With that disclosure, why would you be making any effort to complicate this? Call Tesla and get a quote for a New replacement full lift gate and mail Mr Lexus the bill!

 

[Pianewman]

Chobra: VERY impressive video. Clearly PDR systems have advanced a great deal. That's good news for all of us.
I hope the OP can find the right PDR shop that can repair the hatch. Matching paint can be a real PIA...

 

[Kevinaldo]

With that disclosure, why would you be making any effort to complicate this? Call Tesla and get a quote for a New replacement full lift gate and mail Mr Lexus the bill!

I just trying to see if there is any option instead of replace the whole lift gate.