My truck was hit, and damaged, I have Tesla insurance. Any thoughts on what my future holds

[tlc5432]

I can’t get my Tesla adjuster in the phone and no communication from them so far. I’ve had two Tesla approved body shops look it over and both think the frame is likely bent…. I think I’m screwed.
The accident happened while I was parked and not driving, on a private Car Wash lot.
Any input on Tesla Insurance?

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[mobilchuckje]

JFC, how fast was that guy going in reverse?

 

[getsometom]

According to @ButterEV's previous experience in dealing with Tesla Insurance, it's a pain in the butt. One of the few reasons I'm paying more for non-Tesla insurance.

Best of luck with it. I hope it isn't the frame.

 

[LuckyStrike]

This doesn’t help, but that wrap is dope

 

[Mini2nut]

You can now purchase most parts via online parts catalog now.

https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-enables-right-to-repair-by-opening-parts-catalog-to-public/


A body shop discusses Cybertruck collision repairs after hitting a deer.

 

[CyberGus]

I have a hard time believing the casting took damage from that hit, but maybe the underbody did.

Looks fixable, albeit pricey.

 

[Crissa]

JFC, how fast was that guy going in reverse?

It's not the speed, it's the mass.

-Crissa

 

[Facedown]

It's not the speed, it's the mass.

-Crissa

F=ma

 

[mstatkus]

I think DirtyTesla on YouTube had a similar bend in his rear quarter panel. It was like $2700 installed. Looks like you also have some tail light and sail action to fix too so maybe a bit more.


Looks like things got pushed a bit but doubt your casting is part of it.

 

[RoboTaxi]

this picture is concerning to me. The hit pushed the other side of the bed off center.

 

[sean-techventures]

Not a mechanic, so grain of salt...but it seems like the SUV pushed the rear quarter against the tailgate, which pushed the other rear quarter. I think this is all cosmetic. 2 new rear quarters, new tail gate/skin, maybe some inside bits/lights. Annoying but fixable.

 

[mahdir35]

I can’t get my Tesla adjuster in the phone and no communication from them so far. I’ve had two Tesla approved body shops look it over and both think the frame is likely bent…. I think I’m screwed.
The accident happened while I was parked and not driving, on a private Car Wash lot.
Any input on Tesla Insurance?

Wow, sorry that happened champ! I know you were @ a loss for words! I feel bad for you, smh

 

[Carnut12]

Seems it wasn’t your fault, if that’s the case it’s the other person’s insurance you will be dealing with.

 

[igs]

According to @ButterEV's previous experience in dealing with Tesla Insurance, it's a pain in the butt. One of the few reasons I'm paying more for non-Tesla insurance.

It's the other guy's fault, you file a claim with his insurance not Tesla insurance.

 

[Crissa]

It's the other guy's fault, you file a claim with his insurance not Tesla insurance.

That's a dumb way to use insurance. You're paying for their staff and lawyers, use them.

-Crissa

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