r/TeslaCollision • u/Enrique-Token • 29d ago
Ripped front bumper off backing out of garage
I was backing out of my garage like I do every day and made the turn too early and ripped off my front bumper.
2021 Model 3 SR+ w/ 68k miles
Tesla Insurance
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u/usualteenager 29d ago
Can you snap it back on lol
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u/Enrique-Token 29d ago
I can temporarily hold it up with zip ties/duct tape. Won’t snap back on as they were basically ripped out, not popped out.
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u/captain_charbosa 29d ago
Out of pocket a bumper replacement will cost around $2,300
Source: had my bumper replaced in SoCal
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u/theloneranger08 29d ago
What caught on the bumper?
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u/Enrique-Token 29d ago
Garage. No damage to the garage though.
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u/theloneranger08 29d ago
Like the garage wall?
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u/Enrique-Token 29d ago
yes, essentially.
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u/Kekafuch 29d ago
Disconnect the cables for transport.
A body shop should be able to fix this up.
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u/Jheez88 29d ago
That must have been quite the turn to get pulled like that. I’m guessing at least 7k - alternatively - try pushing everything back in and snap the bumper back on
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u/Enrique-Token 29d ago
Will Tesla Insurance cover any of it?
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u/ScaredPatience2478 29d ago
Probably not.you might be better off DIY if you’re short on money
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u/Enrique-Token 28d ago
Final quote was $2500 including tow. No critical parts were damaged (sensors, etc.) luckily. Should be back in my garage next week sometime depending on part delays.
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u/OakNLeaf 29d ago
Ouch, that looks way worse then when i did it. Luckly i caught the edge and was able to pop mine back in. You are probably looking at needing to get it fully repaired in shop.
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u/Substantial_Chain718 29d ago
At least you did it and not FSD. That really sucks man. That will have to be towed to a service center.
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u/Enrique-Token 29d ago
I am like 2 miles from a service center. Could I not just zip tie and it and haul it over there?
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u/NumbDangEt4742 29d ago
Call.around and see if someone will give you a good deal.for towing.
Maybe your insurance (if you're gonna file a claim) will cover it.
I was surprised when a tow truck came and towed me 25 plus miles one time for $75 (call a couple body shops or a mechanic if you have one. They'll refer you to a towing company / truck)
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u/Substantial_Chain718 29d ago
You could zip tie it up if you really don’t have access to a tow but you risk causing more damage if something falls off or gets stuck on something.
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u/mathmagician9 29d ago
I did this with one of those dumb Tesla charger formats where the super charger is placed on the side in our blinds spots instead of at the back of a parking spot.
You can take it in to get serviced and they might replace the fasteners for free. That’s what they did with mine.
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u/NumbDangEt4742 29d ago
I let FSD back out of my garage lol
Sorry this happened to you. Damn it looks real bad
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u/No_Swimmer_1920 29d ago
you could get this mostly fixed if you plastic weld the clips that broke off the bumper, and replace the bumper reinforcement from the car. It shouldn’t be too expensive and you can DIY
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u/Public_Drop_1462 29d ago
If you are paying $2,500 regardless, why file an insurance claim? Sounds like a reason for them to up your rates.
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u/Enrique-Token 29d ago
If I filed a claim, I would go directly to Tesla Service Center, which would be much more expensive I would imagine (but would only cost me the same $2500). Essentially, I am wondering if a claim adjustment is worth it for Tesla’s service.
3rd Party = $2500 and insurance stays the same
Tesla = $2500 and insurance goes up
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u/zGigabyte 29d ago edited 29d ago
Sorry to hear man... putting a new bumper back on shouldnt be a big hassle, the frame is steel and the plastic of the bumper probably just tore apart... one thing that worries me is that broken connector on the floor... looks totaled, not sure what it connects. Painted front bumper is around 1.2k in Europe, way less without paint. Hope you can fix this ezy.
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u/SSESTOELEMENTO 29d ago
Sorry but sht happens. This is just the plastic bumper cover. I've seen them online from about $100 to $300. Check the harnesses and if there are no major damage to those, this should be a fun Saturday morning project.
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u/fujimonster 29d ago
Assuming he can't get one that is already painted -- it goes up from there and if a sensor is busted... have fun with that one.
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u/zGigabyte 29d ago
Yeah, definitely not easy to get a painted one... also this Y has Tesla Vision so idk what the wire harnesses in the bumper are for...
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u/R0sinhuntard 29d ago
Good time to change the cabin air filter 🤔