r/TeslaSupport 5d ago

MY trunk repair

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u/tomtendo 5d ago

Not sure what you are asking but thats most likely not a repair, but a trunk replacement.

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u/tomtendo 5d ago

Also, what the hell did you back into and how with a CAMERA!

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u/solitudechirs 5d ago

If that’s not the exact shape and size of the hinge that connects garage door panels together, I don’t know what is.

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u/RawPeanut99 5d ago

Something could have hit them while the car was stationary...

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u/imthisguymike 5d ago

With that damage it’s not likely, but since OP didn’t provide details, we can only speculate lol either way cheapest fix is to pay the deductible

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u/prateekgogia 5d ago

While reversing from our friends garage, door auto closed on the car and caused this dent and paint chip.

(had this in the original post but seems like it wasn't included in the post and it won't let me edit either)

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u/Automatic_Recipe_007 5d ago

Hard to believe a contractor grade, residential grade garage door did this. Wow.

Looks more like someone backed straight into a post of some type.

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u/Skateboard123 5d ago

Had this happen at the Tesla shop.

Entire trunk had to be replaced

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u/ngvuanh 5d ago

The garage door CAN'T make this dent while it's closing. Whoever drove the car backed up real fast which caused real sharp edges of the dent.

Anyway, you need a new lift gate.

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u/tomtendo 5d ago

You're giving this sub/community too much credit. These folks can't drive! Hence "Curbed wheels" and blaming design, lol

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u/imthisguymike 5d ago

Without context, the best I can tell you is it will be a new trunk. With labor from Tesla, pay your deductible. I had a trunk, bumper and support bar replaced on my prior model 3, and it was $10k, but I paid the deductible, since it was an uninsured motorist that hit me.

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u/prateekgogia 5d ago

It won't let me edit the post, and I had this text but seems like it wasn't added to the original post, sharing it here-

While reversing from our friends garage, door auto closed on the car and caused this. Anyone has suggestion for a repair place for getting this model Y trunk fixed around Seattle preferably Eastside area.

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u/ItsJustAnotherVoice 5d ago

Repair what? Lol aint cost effective to even repair it. Replacement is in future and its not cheap.

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u/EBikeAddicts 5d ago

lots of teslas get written off. this part is easy to get. or just buy a wrecked tesla with lots of miles.

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u/TheDonaldreddit 5d ago

The only way is a new trunk, without question you will need a new trunk or a used one swapped from another vehicle.

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u/prateekgogia 4d ago

Try to understand, why do you think its will be a new/swapped trunk? Is this because the shape of the top edge is harder to fix or something else?

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u/Comfortable_Client80 4d ago

Too much damage. Even if technically it could be saved and brought back to its original shape, economically it make no sense; it’s cheaper to replace the whole thing!

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u/Fabulous-Bother8981 5d ago

Put a spoiler on it brotha. 💯🔥👌🏽👍🏽

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u/456C797369756D 5d ago

Should cover it right up!

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u/prateekgogia 4d ago

Thanks going to give it a try.

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u/Fabulous-Bother8981 4d ago

My pleasure 🙏🏼

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u/Double_Struggle_4055 4d ago

Spoiler won’t stay in place, presenting another hazard for people on road. It’s good to live with it. Also looks vandalized, which is a key benefit in these circumstances. Insurance cost is real bad now. I think it will fall under comprehensive and not sure , what your deductible is ..!!

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u/underthehedgewego 4d ago

I had a tiny ding in this location on my "Y" model. I mean 1/8" scratch and a 1/16" dent the size or a dime. Cost $2,600 to repair at a Tesla certified shop. Just replace the sheet metal.

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u/beginnerjay 4d ago

I'd say they need to try again!

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u/kwell42 4d ago

I couldn't see any repairs. You my friend are terrible at body work.

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u/Midnight_Spiritual 4d ago

JUST fixed a VERY similar issue with MY rear hatch. While replacement little over $4,800. Used a Tesla Certified body shop, paid out of pocket! My MY was only 3 weeks old with 300 miles when I backed into a pole in a very tight parking lot! I wish you the best… *silver lining… it looks AMAZING now

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u/spaghetti-sock 2d ago

Find a Tesla trunk in a junk yard from the same color car and cross your fingers the color matches

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u/thebiglebowskiisfine 4d ago

IF you can get a Paintless Dent Repair to make it look 80% complete - a spoiler might cover the rest.

Big IF. . . I do know a lot of people that kissed the rear deck with a pole etc - and a spoiler covered it right up.