Hey there, Sean here from Tesla Family. Well, it happened again. I cannot believe it. This is the third time my Model 3 has been in an accident, again not my fault. My Model 3 was hit in the rear end in a rear-end collision on the highway, and now I’ve got to figure out how I’m going to get it repaired. Let’s take a look at the accident video recorded from the rear camera of my Model 3 real quick.
So, I found out that the Tesla body shop that I took my Model 3 to the first two times has no availability. So, where am I going to take my Model 3 this time to get it repaired? Well, I’m going to take it to a Tesla-approved body shop. Let’s jump in.
All right, so looking at the rear end damage, it seems like the impact was mainly on the rear bumper. The lower trim piece is damaged, the rear reflector is missing, a rear ultrasonic sensor is damaged, and the lower rear tray is hanging down. Additionally, the impact was so hard that it dented the interior lower part of my trunk.
I decided to take my Model 3 to a Tesla-approved body shop in Rockville, Maryland. The drop-off process was easy, and they promised to provide me with an estimate and get approval from the other party’s insurance company since the accident was not my fault.
After a few weeks of waiting, the body shop finally started the repairs on my Model 3. They replaced several parts, including the rear body panel, rear floor pan, rail extensions, lower support, rear cover, trunk trim, bumper cover, and more. The total cost of the repairs was estimated to be $5,782.22.
During the repair process, I was provided with a Tesla Model 3 rental through Herz, which was a convenient option for me as I didn’t have to worry about refueling an ICE car.
After more than two months of waiting, I finally got the call that my Model 3 was ready for pickup. However, when I went to pick it up, I discovered some additional damage on the driver’s side that the body shop had missed. This led to further delays in getting my car back.
Eventually, after a few more days of repairs, I was able to pick up my fully repaired Model 3. The body shop had done a great job fixing the damage, and I was relieved to have my car back in pristine condition.
In the end, the total cost of the repairs came out to be $7,060.47, which included additional parts and labor costs. Despite the challenges and delays, I was happy to have my Model 3 back on the road.
Overall, the experience of dealing with multiple accidents and repairs on my Model 3 was frustrating, but I was grateful for the support from the Tesla community and the professionalism of the approved body shop. It’s a reminder of the importance of having a reliable and trustworthy repair shop for your Tesla.
Thanks for reading my blog story, and stay tuned for more updates on my Tesla adventures. Until next time!
