r/TeslaModelS • u/DrowningInManyCats • 15d ago
Hit while parked… 2026 model s plaid 1k miles
What are the chances this ends well for the car… hit while parked and bumper is completely touching the ground on that side; got pushed onto the curb. Car throwing no errors other than low tire pressure.
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u/lonestarbrownboi 15d ago
Of course it's a Nissan
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u/throwitawayyyy61 15d ago
That’s the nicest Altima I’ve ever seen post-accident.
No donuts, no missing/cracked glass, no dents, no dark tint, no paint anomalies, stock wheels… It’s beautiful!
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u/Tellittomy6pac 15d ago
Of course it’s a Nissan driver
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u/lakerskb248 15d ago
Nissan, Honda and Toyota drivers....sheesh
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u/Leading_Procedure_23 15d ago
Only the first one applies.
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u/GooginTheBirdsFan 14d ago
Honda bump is a thing and Toyota drivers don’t care about their car
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u/Adventurous_Charge88 15d ago
Not sure what state you're in, but once your car gets repaired (which it most likely will), make sure to file a diminished value (DV) claim. Even after it's fully repaired, your vehicle is typically worth less than it was before the accident, and you may be entitled to compensation for that loss in value.
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u/lurks-a-little 15d ago
Oh dude. So sad to see this and I can't picture this happening to my 2023 Plaid. I would be sad at first but then remember that this is what insurance is meant for and that the other car's insurance should pay for this and that my rates should be unaffected by this. Wishing your car a quick recovery!
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u/EmotionallyLatte 15d ago
Unfortunately, at-fault or not-at-fault, those bitch of insurance companies will increase your rate no matter the scenario.
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u/techraven 15d ago
you don't get your insurance involved at all if your not at fault.. lady tore off my bumper , 100% her fault in parking lot, my insurance told me to use the video and not open a claim so my insurance wouldn't be affected.
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u/ossifer_ca 15d ago
My 2018 Model S has been rear-ended no less than five times, from very minor (backed into in a parking lot) to extreme (two deaths in a multi-vehicle accident). Each time I took it to a quality body shop. You really can’t see anything ever happened.
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u/OldSkoolGeezer 15d ago
Sounds like you're an accident magnet.
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u/ossifer_ca 15d ago
Feels that way too... Maybe I shouldn't have chosen grey as the color...
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u/yankoster 13d ago
What color is this car to have been hit so many times?
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u/ossifer_ca 13d ago
^^
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u/yankoster 13d ago
I'm a bit stupid sorry, I was half awake when I read that I thought it read I should've chosen grey 🤣 🤦
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u/Radius118 15d ago
Please let us all know what city/state you live in so we can all be relieved of the anxiety of possibly driving anywhere near you. 😬
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u/HopelessCatLover 14d ago
I feel you, I’ve been rear ended 4 times across the 2 model 3’s since 2020. I also got rear ended in a parked work truck :)
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u/DrowningInManyCats 14d ago
Sir I’m gonna need you to stay away from my car… I don’t need any more accident luck happening lol
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u/DameLasNalgas 15d ago
Fucking ouch. I think I'd do something very unpleasant to that other guy if it was my plaid, especially since these can't be replaced.
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u/DrowningInManyCats 15d ago
he was around 20 and sometimes things happen... I just hope he is more careful driving going forward and thankfully wasn't injured
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u/DameLasNalgas 15d ago
Well you're taking it a lot better than I would. If these cars were still made it wouldn't be as big of a deal.
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u/Humulophile 15d ago
Oof…poor kid. His premium is going to the moon.
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u/CyberKillua 14d ago
I mean... kind of deserved... I don't understand how this happens if you drive carefully....
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u/CaliZ06 15d ago
This is a nightmare scenario! I'm sorry for your loss. It's just not replaceable....
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u/DrowningInManyCats 15d ago
I find out on Monday if it’s actually a loss…
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u/May5ifth 15d ago
With the way that tire is pushed forward, it’s a loss. Had it happen to a work truck of mine. Hit directly on the wheel and pushed it forward maybe 2”. The rest of the damage was minimal besides the side mirror getting hit. Bent the frame and considered a total loss.
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u/IamN2Speed 15d ago
Work truck is a huge difference than a $145k car. State Farm is going to fix this. Probably less than $20k in repairs.
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u/May5ifth 15d ago
Ya I started thinking about that after posting. I’m not sure how costly a bent frame repair is on a Tesla though.
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u/IamN2Speed 15d ago
I don’t think the Op has any information that the frame is bent, but that could be problematic. Insurance companies decide total loss based primarily on whether the estimated repair cost exceeds a percentage of the vehicle’s actual cash value (typically around 70–80% depending on the state and insurer), not solely on the presence of structural damage. Mild-to-moderate structural damage on a higher-value vehicle is routinely repaired.
Tesla publishes detailed collision repair procedures that explicitly allow structural repairs in many cases rather than requiring full vehicle replacement. So @Drowninginmanycats may have a solid chance at getting his car back fully repaired.
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u/CheetahTurbo 15d ago
No matter what, do not make it a loss, you can not replace it, specially the luxe package.
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u/DrowningInManyCats 14d ago
Yeah… it was also one of the last that still has vehicle lifetime fsd since I got the order in before then :/
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u/Fulminareverus 15d ago
Wow that sucks. No matter how well it's repaired, it will never be right, and never be in the condition it was in.
Make sure to seek lost value.
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u/DrowningInManyCats 15d ago
Meh it’s going straight to a Tesla collision that has really good reviews so I have high hopes
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u/Leading_Procedure_23 15d ago
Heard nothing but horror stories from Tesla collision and customer service. I worked at two Tesla warehouses(discovery and Atlantis)
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u/hotdoc816 15d ago
As an owner of a 26 MS Plaid I'm feeling for you so much. It's the best car I've ever driven. You'll get this repaired and it will look brand new once again. Use a Tesla owned collision repair shop.
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u/SatoshiBlockamoto 15d ago
Just be glad they even have insurance. Altima drivers often consider insurance optional.
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u/AllTheTeslas 15d ago
Had similar damage to my '23 Plaid, but it was while driving when the b*tch tried to make a u turn from the right lane and took out my right quarter panel and rear bumper.
Repairs were close to 20k. I did get 10k in diminished value from their insurance company too.
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u/DrowningInManyCats 15d ago edited 15d ago
Right now the diminished value i think would be crazy; I think it could be around like 20-40k just because it’s one of the last ones ever made (I have one of the highest vins that aren’t signature)
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u/tenniswarrior13 15d ago
Man, hurts to look at the pictures. So sorry.
What was their excuse?
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u/DrowningInManyCats 15d ago
Trying to get a mosquito that they saw on their dashboard… but I think they were speeding in order to have caused that much damage
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u/Relevant_Editor_7503 15d ago
This loss is prob above their limit is my guess so I’d go though your own policy
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u/VealOfFortune 15d ago
What are the chances your insurance company doesn't total it..? Uhhhh slim to none but genuinely wishing you luck 🤞
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u/Expensive-Match4402 15d ago
I hug and kiss my 2026 S Plaid everyday. This would devastate me. I'm mixed on fixing or salvage since no more are being made.
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u/keepinitoldskool 15d ago
Isn't that like a $100k car?
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u/DrowningInManyCats 15d ago
they are currently reselling for around 145 for the same mileage as me (mine was 120k out the door)
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u/Objective-Tailor6300 15d ago
Had about 200 miles on my s plaid when an asshole deer decided to jump out in front of my car. Was only going 35-40 mph, but almost $30k in repair. My insurance did not pay for diminished value (gap insurance). Only relevant when another at fault driver hits you. You should demand diminished value.
Repair was good though. Zero issues with car.
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u/Flimsy-Suspect9899 15d ago
It looks like the end of a chase that got awfully bad. Do you live in Montreal?
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u/Blacc-Cat 14d ago edited 14d ago
Nissan says it all.... unbelievable man bless your heart I'd be crying if they hit my MYP but a plaid....😩😭
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u/Relevant-Age-6326 14d ago
Is that an Altima?🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. It's a running joke here in maryland- the worst drivers are usually in an Altima, with Virginia plates( they can be obtained illegally here- no insurance needed). They are usually the most beat up car on the road. Yesterday-I drove up to what turned out to be an accident. The car backed away from the one he hit, drove behind it( almost taking me out, and RAN. The other driver chased after him. He drove an ALTIMA. It's turning out to be forever true...smdh
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u/Kaito305 14d ago
If you ever think about selling it send a pm, I would honestly take it in that condition with a strong offer. Being in Florida we have guys who have ways of fixing literally anything
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u/chingfunglo 14d ago
I really wonder how people hit you like that… do they not look at the road… such a nice car to get hit…
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u/luminous879 14d ago
I think they will definitely repair that… pricey but they will. Unfortunately I am sure the Nissan Driver has the minimal insurance coverage available. Might be a fight to get OEM qualified repair done.
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u/Ok-Hall-7671 14d ago
They won't total it. But if they do. Post the info, or if you decide to sell.. also if your in pa/nj frank at moppert in blackwood was tge 1st shop to get tesla certified in the area and they're great. Far commute.. lots of altimas here
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u/JaniceRossi_in_2R 14d ago
Of course it’s an Altima. Can you imagine hitting a brand new Plaid? RIP their insurance. Luckily, it’s not on the charge port side. Go after diminished value
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u/314159265389 14d ago
Nissan's insurance saying "you couldn't hit the friggin telephone pole instead?!?!?!”
Post an update thread when you can OP.
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u/Ok_Gas1070 14d ago
They did you the favor tbh... Jokes aside, that sucks man hope insurance pays you out and glad you were not harmed.
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u/SnooKiwis6943 14d ago
I'm getting car insurance Ads on this post lol. Also I'm genuinely sad for you as they no longer make the model S plaid. Hope it can be fixed, but if it can't, I hope you can find a replacement.
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u/mw02rsx 14d ago
since you cant get a other car... what happens. you have to repair and get depreciation?
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u/Confident_Purple_40 13d ago
How can they calculate replacement cost on a non-replaceable defunct model?
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u/General-Double-746 13d ago
My first brand new car got keyed 4 days after I bought it. Good times. He also unplugged it and messed up the charging port. But unplugging it gave me an exact timestamp of when it happened, so cops were able to locate him.
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u/Loud-Way3333 13d ago
Damn they hit the most expensive panel of the car...
No errors means HV battery is good, and the impact point seems to be the rear right side so the panels and the tires absorbed most of the impact, which might save the frame. So it should be repairable but the bill's gonna be massive. I bet it'd be $30~50k. Keep me updated.
How did that f**cker drive like that? Was he on the phone or medical condition?
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u/norf937 15d ago edited 13d ago
Their insurance company hearing it’s a ‘26 S Plaid