We commonly repair: Model 3 · Model Y · Model S · Model X · Cybertruck
Why Tesla Repair Is Different
Repairing a Tesla is not bodywork on a different platform. It is bodywork around an 800-pound, 400-volt battery pack that runs along the floor of the vehicle, with an aluminum-intensive body, and ADAS cameras that have to read the road exactly the way Tesla calibrated them. Three things make Tesla repair fundamentally different from gas-vehicle repair:
- High-voltage safety. The battery has to be disconnected (and sometimes removed) before any structural work near the floor. Welding without proper isolation causes fires.
- Aluminum body construction. Tesla uses far more aluminum than typical mainstream brands. Aluminum repair requires dedicated tools, wire, and a contamination-free work area separated from steel work.
- Battery integrity. Even moderate side-impact or floor damage demands a battery integrity check. Damaged cells can fail months later, sometimes catastrophically.
Tesla Models We Repair
- Model 3 & Model Y. The most common Teslas in the AV. Aluminum body panels, frequent low-speed damage from parking lots and tight commutes.
- Model S. Aluminum-intensive premium sedan. Performance and Plaid variants demand top-tier paint quality.
- Model X. Falcon-wing door alignment is one of the more involved repair procedures in the industry. We know it.
- Cybertruck. Cold-rolled stainless body panels require specialized repair approaches and tooling.
Insurance, Watch the Estimate
Tesla repairs cost more than equivalent gas-vehicle repairs because of aluminum work, battery checks, and Autopilot calibration. Insurers sometimes write low initial estimates and supplement after teardown. We push for the right scope from the start, including OEM aluminum panels, Tesla-spec ADAS / Autopilot calibration, and battery integrity verification.
Many Tesla owners have Tesla Insurance, USAA, or GEICO. All major carriers accepted.