We have a very narrow (18') two-car garage that is about 100 years old and probably built for a Model T. My wife pulls in frontward and I back in so both driver doors can swing open to the center.
Anyway, long story short, I clipped the garage pillar backing in and dented the front-right fender, as well as some scrapes that my PPF tried to ward off, but not sure if it was 100% successful. You can see the grey paint transfer from the garage pillar to the fender and the PPF scuffs.
I took it to a local Tesla-authorized shop: $6300 to fix, with my car in the shop for a month! Mentally, I figured it would be about ~$2K and I'd pay out of pocket. When I got the $6300 non-binding estimate (they said it could go up), I was shocked. They basically piled everything on...diagnostics, new wheel, etc. etc.
I called a different non-Tesla Authorized body shop I have used in the past for our BMW and they wouldn't even look at it. I called another shop that I trust and they said they would fix the dent and sand/paint for $3K (minus new PPF) and have the car for less than a week. Originally, he had said that if it needs any parts from Tesla, they probably wouldn't do it because Tesla makes it so difficult to get (and return) parts.
As everyone here is aware, we already pay a ton for insurance on Teslas. I really don't want a claim to hike my rates further for 3-5 years for something so silly.
Questions:
1) Tesla has a body shop in our area. Is there any downside to taking it there to get a quote?
2) Would you guys claim it and be out of a car for a month or pay $3K+PPF out of pocket for this?
3) Can Tesla withhold potential warranty work in the future if they find that I had a dent repaired by a non-Tesla Authorized shop?
Thanks for any input!
Anyway, long story short, I clipped the garage pillar backing in and dented the front-right fender, as well as some scrapes that my PPF tried to ward off, but not sure if it was 100% successful. You can see the grey paint transfer from the garage pillar to the fender and the PPF scuffs.
I took it to a local Tesla-authorized shop: $6300 to fix, with my car in the shop for a month! Mentally, I figured it would be about ~$2K and I'd pay out of pocket. When I got the $6300 non-binding estimate (they said it could go up), I was shocked. They basically piled everything on...diagnostics, new wheel, etc. etc.
I called a different non-Tesla Authorized body shop I have used in the past for our BMW and they wouldn't even look at it. I called another shop that I trust and they said they would fix the dent and sand/paint for $3K (minus new PPF) and have the car for less than a week. Originally, he had said that if it needs any parts from Tesla, they probably wouldn't do it because Tesla makes it so difficult to get (and return) parts.
As everyone here is aware, we already pay a ton for insurance on Teslas. I really don't want a claim to hike my rates further for 3-5 years for something so silly.
Questions:
1) Tesla has a body shop in our area. Is there any downside to taking it there to get a quote?
2) Would you guys claim it and be out of a car for a month or pay $3K+PPF out of pocket for this?
3) Can Tesla withhold potential warranty work in the future if they find that I had a dent repaired by a non-Tesla Authorized shop?
Thanks for any input!