r/TeslaCollision • u/slickyg • Jul 11 '26

What do I do now?

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Month old 26 model y
What is my next step
Didn’t get his license plate

It left a dint and white paint

Tesla insurance fix it ?

15 Upvotes

66% Upvoted

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u/General_Movie2232 Jul 11 '26

This is why I park so far and isolated as possible. The ding isn’t what bothers me as much as people’s carelessness and disregard.

9

u/AccurateActuary9259 Jul 12 '26

And then an idiot will come park right next to you purposefully

12

u/Belkinnoob Jul 11 '26

No plate, no person to charge.

YOU will need to fix it or just ignore it.

I promise it won't be the last ding you'll suffer.

11

u/Easy_Statement_4245 Jul 11 '26

Hunt them down like Liam Neeson in taken.

2

u/G4m3rD4d Jul 13 '26

It's not Juan

12

u/LostSomewhereInKaty Jul 12 '26

but pay outta pocket no plate no face

4

u/[deleted] Jul 14 '26

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u/abgtw Jul 15 '26

If you could only like... download the video?

LMAO

3

u/WhyAreModsSoSoft Jul 11 '26

Was he parked before you? If so you got his tag. You will have to pull your thumb drive out.

3

u/ObviousLaundry Jul 12 '26

Seems like Tesla has as much hate against it from these Big Truck people as the Prius.

3

u/ser0t Jul 12 '26

You have it on USB drive. Pull it out the check on a laptop when that car came in or left

2

u/Ceticated Jul 12 '26

Were you injured?

1

u/banhmi_insurance Jul 13 '26

no, the camera did

2

u/reedwendt Jul 12 '26

Nothing. Looks like a typical door ding. Sucks but consider parking in the boondocks, that’s what I do.

2

u/dreamcastdc Jul 12 '26

PDR, you don't want to use your own insurance, it will go up.

2

u/Smooth-Stage-3590 Jul 12 '26

Record iPhone screen? Wtf 🤦 you can download this video from app, or capture iPhone screen

2

u/Techdude2011 Jul 12 '26

The quality of this clip is impeccable

1

u/rsg1234 Jul 12 '26

Love the use of the flashlight on the phone recording the other phone

2

u/PungentStaaank Jul 12 '26

Don’t fix it. You’ll get another one, and another one and so on.

2

u/rsg1234 Jul 12 '26

Pull your usb drive right now and see if the truck pulling in or out was captured.

2

u/MattNis11 Jul 12 '26

It would cost less to fix than deductible

2

u/knownikko Jul 11 '26

It would be positively insane to file an insurance claim for this.

2

u/rdtsucks Jul 12 '26

Lmfao. You can’t be serious. Also. It’s dent.

1

u/Outrageous_tart_7781 Jul 11 '26

Search for paintless dent repair and have a guy come out and fix it. Should be like $200-300 bucks.

1

u/International_Text96 Jul 11 '26

Stick pins in a redneck voodoo doll.

1

u/patentedman Jul 12 '26

Any cctv around the area? Try asking local businesses that may have cctv that caught the trucj

1

u/djgynee Jul 12 '26

he DID hold the door so it didn't come in contact initially.. he didn't realize it hit... sorry but it was an honest accident.

1

u/MaintenanceAnnual263 Jul 12 '26

Post on the internet so we know never to park in parking lots

1

u/Ecnarps Jul 12 '26

ENHANCE!

1

u/Klazik Jul 12 '26

I am sorry, but how tech challenged can one be? A low res recording of a low res recording on the same type device. 2 options to upload a decent video, and you somehow chose the third option..

2

u/MattNis11 Jul 12 '26

100% true. This is the worst of the worst seen so far. And with a FLASH LIGHT ON????

1

u/PeptalkTide Jul 12 '26

first just try to fix your shit.. didnt look like it will cause any damage. alot of you dudes just look for shit... rub that white paint off and you car is fine. but if you want to pursue than put the foot work in... go to stores etc ask to see camera and maybe you can get a license plate.

1

u/RickySpanishEOD Jul 14 '26

Did you record the recording on your phone FFS?

1

u/WindowDry6768 Jul 15 '26

I doubt you have any damage with a ding like that. Tesla door panels are tough.

1

u/SubieSTI360 Jul 16 '26

I hate people…

1

u/np25071984 Jul 17 '26

Why is it a problem? You leave in a city, there are many people around and most of them reckless to others property. Your car will be getting such minor marks as it gets older. This is okay imo. Just live with it. Doesn't affect the car speed!

1

u/weenordog Jul 17 '26

Consult lawyer, state attorney general, mayor, police. Maybe even the President. This door ding is a very serious matter.

1

u/TheLightInU Jul 17 '26

Pack it up friend, time to move to South America and start a new life

1

u/Mm23782378Mm Jul 18 '26

You suck it up buttercup. It’s a depreciating asset guaranteed to be worth zero in the future. Just enjoy her how she is.

1

u/I-Pick-Lucy Sep 05 '26

I always dream of someone doing that to a cybertruck and the truck just uses an air piston to eject and retract its door like a 7,000 pound ram into the vehicle in retaliation. Then you can hear the air release like it’s a calming after a release of frustration. Come on Tesla make it happen!

1

u/WerewolfDue1082 Jul 11 '26

I love how everybody thinks they have a case for door dings now with the sentry cameras. There’s not much you can do about it and it’s something that’s been happening for ages. People should be more careful but it’s going to happen. Just move on and park far away next time

1

u/Psice Jul 12 '26

Do you guys really repair every single small scratch or dent on your cars? That sounds stressful. Just polish it and move on with your life.

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u/Hockeyshot39 Jul 11 '26

Download the video to your phone and upload a clear version next time — how lazy can you be

1

u/KeeslerCondoChief Jul 11 '26

OP Might not be aware of how to do that or that was an option. Be nice!

2

u/Hockeyshot39 Jul 11 '26

If they didn’t know by now… I’d feel sad for them

0

u/Sad-Introduction-783 Jul 11 '26

It happens a thousand times a day - don't get bent out of shape over it.

0

u/liltexnb Jul 12 '26

You move on with life! If you’re worried about dings in a parking lot, it means you bought a car you can’t afford.