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I work with fighting Insurance companies all the time.
There's zero way in the US that's repairable using a Non-DRP (Not insurance preferred shop). Bring it to a shop of your choice that DOES NOT work with any insurance company. (You can see that usually on their website or walking in). The difference between a DRP/Chop shop is them ignoring OEM Repair procedures or ignoring damage to get the job.
The quote to repair this car correctly just based on visual would be north of 45-55k on first estimate without even tearing it down.
Edit: Research your states laws, here in NY we have strong consumer laws known as Reg 64 which guides insurance companies on what they need to do and the insured on their rights. If you fall through with the other parties insurance company you file through your own and they'll get the money back from the other company. Personally I avoid 3rd parties unless I know it's a good company (Rarely).
Ah, thanks, these are in the Penthouse. A better look at the manual:It didn't look like the rear of the car was involved at all so I wouldn't expect any of these parts to need service/replacement beyond the coolant which would be lost due to the crushed radiator.
Regarding rental cars, I'd expect the other guy's insurance to cover a rental of some sort until your car is fixed. That right there is probably $10k. I'm not sure how that plays into declaring this a totaling accident though.
WOW! I am not an insurance expert but to me it looks totaled.Head on, other driver speeding and crossed center line and determined to be at fault. His insurance handling the claim. Tow lot appraisal states "repairable" and we would expect next steps to take to Tesla certified body repair for their opinion, and know one locally.
Structural damage possible here worries me...
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Oooh, I hadn't even thought of the car storage fees. Add another 10k.Hey op. We’re on the same boat but my model 3 was rear ended with less damage than yours. I was quoted 19k and waiting for tear down estimate which is at least 5 months away. I’m trying to fight for rental car coverage as well as car storage which will sum up to 20k
I wonder if even the 11 months without your own car is enough to call it totalled. Surely there's SOME limit.
Tesla is causing our insurance rates to increase then. By sending parts to new builds and not enough to repairs, Tesla is forcing insurers to total cars, thus increasing the cost to insure a Tesla.It is in most states, lack of parts is the reason for total loss.
I wonder if even the 11 months without your own car is enough to call it totalled. Surely there's SOME limit.
There are only 3 repair shops who will and are approved to work on Tesla in our area.
Hey op. We’re on the same boat but my model 3 was rear ended with less damage than yours. I was quoted 19k and waiting for tear down estimate which is at least 5 months away.
It is in most states, lack of parts is the reason for total loss.
And that, gentlemen, is why one can ill afford to own Tesla as the only car.
Sadly, the service/repair cycle time is significantly longer with Tesla than other OEMs.
Tesla is causing our insurance rates to increase then. By sending parts to new builds and not enough to repairs, Tesla is forcing insurers to total cars, thus increasing the cost to insure a Tesla.
Yeah - the limit is the # of days your rental car is covered. Usually ~30 days, then rental costs becomes your own problem.
The totaled or not will be determined by the insurance company, and insurance company only. Not you, not police, not the body shop, and not the tow truck driver.
The usual threshold of totaling the car is when estimate costs of repairs exceed 60-75% (varies by state and insurance company) of car's wholesale value.
And that, gentlemen, is why one can ill afford to own Tesla as the only car.
Sadly, the service/repair cycle time is significantly longer with Tesla than other OEMs.
That is not true, and statement makes no sense.
The body shop can wait for parts for as long as it takes to get them. Months, if necessary. It doesn't cost insurance company anything to stretch out the repair process into 3-12 months cycle time.
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