Last Sunday, I found a note on my parked Model S. It was an apology from a man who had backed into my left rear fender causing a small dent. I got an estimate from the only Tesla-approved repair shop here - $4000! Apparently, they’re confident they can heat the aluminum, stamp it back into place and repaint it.
When I forwarded this estimate to the wrongdoer, he remained apologetic and said he wants to get his insurance company, USAA, involved.
Good for him, however, I am wary of having this repair showing up as an accident on my CarFax. Two years ago, I damaged the bumper of my M3 in a steep driveway. My insurance fixed it, yet CarFax showed my vehicle as being in an accident, which affected my resale value.
I’ve googled this, and results are mixed. Does anyone have any experience or advice on this?
When I forwarded this estimate to the wrongdoer, he remained apologetic and said he wants to get his insurance company, USAA, involved.
Good for him, however, I am wary of having this repair showing up as an accident on my CarFax. Two years ago, I damaged the bumper of my M3 in a steep driveway. My insurance fixed it, yet CarFax showed my vehicle as being in an accident, which affected my resale value.
I’ve googled this, and results are mixed. Does anyone have any experience or advice on this?