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Brand New Tesla and got rear ended
« on: December 21, 2023, 10:11:22 AM »
Subject pretty much says it as it is. It was a 3 day old Tesla and we got rear ended. Anything I should know about going through with this? What will the insurance cover/pay out etc?

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Re: Brand New Tesla and got rear ended
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2023, 10:32:08 AM »
Gap insurance?

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Re: Brand New Tesla and got rear ended
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2023, 11:24:39 AM »
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Re: Brand New Tesla and got rear ended
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2023, 11:53:23 AM »
Have you recovered the dashcam footage?
I recommend recording the replay off the in car system before removing the flash drive as things can go wrong,
Then make sure you remove the flash drive before it goes into the shop.

Assuming you are not at fault as you were rear ended.
The other drivers insurance company should "make you whole" and make arrangements while your car is unavailable.

Making you whole would mean paying for all repairs or reimbursing you the ACV if it is deemed totaled
Arrangements would mean a car rental while you car is in the shop or until you are paid  out if it is totaled.

Either way, sorry to hear about your loss, and
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Re: Brand New Tesla and got rear ended
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2023, 01:12:25 PM »
Gap insurance?
Might actually come out ahead on this.
Assuming the purchaser qualifies for the EV tax credit, they should still be able to claim it even if the car is totaled as clearly this was not bought "with intent to sell"

Also being that new, it might be hard to find comparable used cars on the market, so they might be able to push for a better payout