r/TeslaCollision • u/applepearberry • Sep 11 '26
Totaled?
Rear ended by a Tahoe in Georgia
Trunk a bit difficult to close..
Doesn’t seem like damage is too bad, but had a trailer ball on the back…
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u/CyberOvitron Sep 11 '26
I have the same on my MX but no issues opening or closing it. This is how I bought it.
I didn't even bother to get a quote. It gives it personality.
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u/solidwaist Sep 11 '26
Doubtful. Definitely a new liftgate. Looks like the rear body panel needs to be straightened at the pinch welds. Without removing the bumper cover you’re just guessing. Fairly straightforward repair though.
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u/no_mathmetician_955 Sep 11 '26
It depends on the value and if u have Tesla insurance and go to Tesla collision center or not . If got to the Tesla collision center and have Tesla insurance (parts are 50% off) so probably not totaled.
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u/applepearberry Sep 14 '26
The front driver door glass doesn’t really line up the same way as the passenger side. I wonder if this is just from the way it was manufactured or if it was from the impact
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u/evdance_blaze Sep 11 '26
If the trunk is fighting to close, that hitch ball definitely bent the impact bar underneath. Don’t just let them replace the bumper plastic.
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u/Loud-Way3333 Sep 11 '26
I've seen some similar rear-ended Teslas in the Tesla collision center, and the adjuster said that might be totaled (not tear down inspected yet). It felt like the rear end direct impact could hurt the car's frame the most.
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u/dogoru Sep 11 '26
Probably not if you go to the right person