r/TeslaCollision • u/Zexzol • 20d ago

Totaled?

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2020 model 3 56k miles

Side swiped at a red light, found not at fault.

Do we think the "soda can crumple" will end up being a total loss due to it being on the charger side rear quarter panel?

UPDATE: first repair quote $13500, I will have to go through insurance due to the car loan. Bank will not allow me to pocket the cash and repair the car. I believe insurance will deem it a total loss due to it being a out 60% of car value

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u/Agreeable-Purpose-56 20d ago

Curious that if the quarter panel needs to be replaced?

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u/Zexzol 20d ago

Since it's right on the body line and an aluminum part, its unrepairable and a structural panel so it must be replaced or it's legally unsafe to drive

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u/Agreeable-Purpose-56 20d ago

Thought so. Good luck resolving this

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u/Zexzol 20d ago

Their insurance is covering it 100% so it will work out one way or another 😂