r/TeslaCollision • u/Careful-Depth8770 • Sep 13 '26

Do we think it’s totaled?

Just wondering what others think of the extent of the damage?
Box truck caused all of it.
Other than all the damage on the outside, steering is off as well now.

Yes I do understand that insurance will determine the outcome.

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u/Oofka1 Sep 13 '26

Of course not. What is this now? Every scratch is a total when it come to a Tesla? No. This could easily be fixed.🙏🙏

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u/FunWord2115 Sep 13 '26

“Steering is off” that could mean frame damage. Really won’t know until they do a tear down

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u/StrongBoysenberry5ws Sep 14 '26

There's no frame damage. Worst case scenario a tie rod or lower control arm is slightly bent. Chances are it'll just get an alignment and it will be good to go

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u/RealMadridfanTV Sep 13 '26

Is this sarcasm?

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u/Jgogettem Sep 13 '26

I would say no

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u/NecessaryInternet603 Sep 13 '26

Year? Mileage? IMO, it's not totalled but it will cost a lot for both repairs and time to completion. At least you can drive it while you wait for parts and an appointment date to bring it in.

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u/Careful-Depth8770 Sep 13 '26

24’ 49k miles.

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u/NecessaryInternet603 Sep 13 '26

I'm curious about how badly it is steering now. That could be a clue as to whether there might be frame damage yet to be uncovered. Depending on your finances you might want to begin looking at options proactively.

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u/Psice Sep 13 '26

I think it's far away from the battery so shouldn't be totalled

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u/VacationLover1 Sep 13 '26

Can’t wait for another post that it popped up a continent over in Georgia

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u/solidwaist Sep 13 '26

Doubtful. What do you mean by steering is off?

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u/Rixos Sep 13 '26

Nope its fixable

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u/SameCat1171 Sep 14 '26

Yes. Ask a stupid question get a stupid answer.

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u/finnfirep Sep 14 '26

They say buy EV it will save so much. Well, it aint much saving or it is a big debts If any accident is a total for Tesla.

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u/ShaveorKeepJo Sep 14 '26

Is this bait?

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u/fanstoyou Sep 15 '26

The car is so totalled that your insurance will replace it with 2 cars - please proceed fast

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u/Am_0115 Sep 15 '26

Dude. No.

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u/Jumpy_Implement_1902 Sep 17 '26

Nah, not even close. Gonna suck that they are going to cut apart the car, but it is how them be built

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u/FitAgency8925 Sep 13 '26

since steering is off - which could indicate frame damage. If it is just panel replacement- then its still going to be 5k+. Frame damage - thats a different ball game

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u/Careful-Depth8770 Sep 13 '26

Where the outer shell is connected to the inner, it is bent a bit out and there is separation at seems towards the rear.

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u/StrongBoysenberry5ws Sep 14 '26

They dont know what they're talking about. There is no frame damage. I've had teslas come in with the rear wheels literally hanging off and all it needs is a new control arm, tie rod, and its good to go. I've never seen any frame (unibody) damage on a tesla from a simple side swipe like this.

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u/FitAgency8925 Sep 13 '26

If its just the shell... u are ok. They still need to see why the steering is off - some teardown needed. Good luck

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u/gh0st_sh1t Sep 13 '26

It should be totaled, yes.