Totaled or repair? 3 months & 2900 miles

[Christie0]

My model 3 was hit by a big truck on the driver side at low speed (I'm not at fault). The whole side was damaged including side mirror, both doors, front, back and back wheel scratches . Currently waiting for damage repair estimates. I got my car early June this year and it only has 2900 miles now . Should I consider total my car instead of repairing it? Thanks!!

 

[Red Ryder 3]

Probably not your decision......Insurance company(ies) decision!

 

[Gasaraki]

I think that's totally repairable, no obvious structural damage. But repairing it will take a long time.

 

[THXULTRA]

Pretty sure the insurance company will repair it. Make sure you get paid for the loss of value of your car as well. Sucks that happened.

 

[JohnnyMa]

Totaled typically occurs when you have significant frame/engine/motor/chassis damage. Your damage looks bad but it looks to be on all replaceable panels. Like THXULTRA said, be sure you get a diminished value claim as well.

 

[tpoltron]

That sucks. The sill under the door is damaged which is not so easily replaceable and I'd expect the b-pillar (between doors) to be distorted which would make a repair expensive and slow - but not necessarily a write-off. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

 

[Christie0]

Totaled typically occurs when you have significant frame/engine/motor/chassis damage. Your damage looks bad but it looks to be on all replaceable panels. Like THXULTRA said, be sure you get a diminished value claim as well.

Thanks for your reply!!
Do you know if I have to hire DV expert to file the diminished value claim or I can do it by myself? Thanks again!!!

 

[RISC601]

Thanks for your reply!!
Do you know if I have to hire DV expert to file the diminished value claim or I can do it by myself? Thanks again!!!

Having hired one to get DV on a 2010 Audi S4, it was well worth the cost.

 

[Christie0]

Having hired one to get DV on a 2010 Audi S4, it was well worth the cost.

Would you mind sharing you DV's contact? Or if you have any other good referrals. Thanks a lot!

 

[RISC601]

Would you mind sharing you DV's contact? Or if you have any other good referrals. Thanks a lot!

Diminished Value of Georgia at Diminished Value - Georgia Car Appraisal - Atlanta Auto Appraiser

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(moderator note - link correct per request from @RISC601 )

 

[jebinc]

My model 3 was hit by a big truck on the driver side at low speed (I'm not at fault). The whole side was damaged including side mirror, both doors, front, back and back wheel scratches . Currently waiting for damage repair estimates. I got my car early June this year and it only has 2900 miles now . Should I consider total my car instead of repairing it? Thanks!!

I would "hope" it's totaled, if I were you.

 

[jebinc]

Diminished Value of Georgia at www.diminishedvalueofgeorgia.com.

@RISC601 dead link

 

[Christie0]

@RISC601 dead linkView attachment 709592

Same here. After Googling, got here Diminished Value - Georgia Car Appraisal - Atlanta Auto Appraiser.

 

[RISC601]

Same here. After Googling, got here Diminished Value - Georgia Car Appraisal - Atlanta Auto Appraiser.

The guy met us in a parking lot while we were doing some shopping. Very easy to work with.