Fuck Tesla

*clyde* · 11-27-2019, 12:58 AM

The car owner sent me a photo of the estimate, added some details, and gave me the shop info. I called the shop and spoke to it's owner. Conversation was pretty entertaining. He says he hasn't had done a Tesla that's bricked yet, but he hasn't had one this new either (his first 2020 model...did I mention in the other thread the owner took delivery the day before my daughter scraped it last week?)[edited to add], but if it does, he'll have to get a Tesla tech to come out to unbrick it at an extra cost of about $200[end edit]. I texted the car owner back asking if she wanted me to send a check. That was at noon, about 15 minutes after she texted me. It's now just after midnight and she hasn't responded. Wonder if she will call me at 6:00am tomorrow?

Alan · 11-27-2019, 06:06 AM

Yes it sucks but you are still getting away cheap, my sons first incident cost me over $9k and unfortunately there were a few more after that ...

rumatt · 11-27-2019, 08:50 AM

Sorry she got in an accident.

Is $800 a lot to fix a bumper though? I was expecting worse.

JST · 11-27-2019, 09:18 AM

Yeah, $800 seems pretty reasonable for paintwork like that.

John V · 11-27-2019, 09:23 AM

I'm trying to understand the connection between the thread title and the thread content.

*clyde* · 11-27-2019, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JST

Yeah, $800 seems pretty reasonable for paintwork like that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by John V

I'm trying to understand the connection between the thread title and the thread content.

Maybe I'm missing something (and as I look at it again, think I may be). The woman texted me a photo of the printed estimate (same numbers as what the shop emailed me and posted above) and also told me that the shop told her there may an additional $200 charge if they need a Tesla tech to scan and reset the sensors. The shop owner said the same thing.

As I look at the estimate now, though, it looks like the Tesla support is already included. If that is already included in the estimate and the cost drops to $630ish without the Tesla support, I concede this was posted in error due to my misreading.

It's weird, though. The shop owner walked me through the process (of the repair and where they could need Tesla support if their equipment doesn't work) and it all fit...until looking at those last two lines again.

robg · 11-27-2019, 12:21 PM

I'm still confused as well. What does a bumper scrape have to do with a Tesla being "bricked"? It seems like a pretty normal estimate to repair bumper damage like this.

John V · 11-27-2019, 12:28 PM

Clyde I read your post several times and I don't see mention of the extra charges. I also don't understand the "bricked" statement. It seems like there is a lot of information missing from your post, or I'm just easily confused.

dan · 11-27-2019, 12:33 PM

"pre and post scan"
"reset front parking sensors"

$210

John V · 11-27-2019, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan

"pre and post scan"
"reset front parking sensors"

$210

Um, thanks?

Doesn't answer my questions.

11-27-2019, 12:58 AM	#1
clyde Chief title editor Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 26,599	Fuck Tesla The car owner sent me a photo of the estimate, added some details, and gave me the shop info. I called the shop and spoke to it's owner. Conversation was pretty entertaining. He says he hasn't had done a Tesla that's bricked yet, but he hasn't had one this new either (his first 2020 model...did I mention in the other thread the owner took delivery the day before my daughter scraped it last week?)[edited to add], but if it does, he'll have to get a Tesla tech to come out to unbrick it at an extra cost of about $200[end edit]. I texted the car owner back asking if she wanted me to send a check. That was at noon, about 15 minutes after she texted me. It's now just after midnight and she hasn't responded. Wonder if she will call me at 6:00am tomorrow? __________________ OH NOES!!!!!1 MY CAR HAS T3H UND3R5T33R5555!!!!!!1oneone!!!!11 Team WTF?! What are you gonna do? Last edited by clyde; 11-27-2019 at 12:37 PM.

11-27-2019, 12:33 PM	#9
dan redefined Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 14,814	"pre and post scan" "reset front parking sensors" $210 __________________ "There's a freedom you begin to feel the closer you get to Austin, Texas." -Willie

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11-27-2019, 06:06 AM	#2
Alan Carmudgeon Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,534	Yes it sucks but you are still getting away cheap, my sons first incident cost me over $9k and unfortunately there were a few more after that ...

11-27-2019, 08:50 AM	#3
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	Sorry she got in an accident. Is $800 a lot to fix a bumper though? I was expecting worse.

11-27-2019, 09:18 AM	#4
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,396	Yeah, $800 seems pretty reasonable for paintwork like that.

11-27-2019, 09:23 AM	#5
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,740	I'm trying to understand the connection between the thread title and the thread content.

11-27-2019, 12:21 PM	#7
robg Carmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,071	I'm still confused as well. What does a bumper scrape have to do with a Tesla being "bricked"? It seems like a pretty normal estimate to repair bumper damage like this.

11-27-2019, 12:28 PM	#8
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,740	Clyde I read your post several times and I don't see mention of the extra charges. I also don't understand the "bricked" statement. It seems like there is a lot of information missing from your post, or I'm just easily confused.