Tesla collision repair on La Cienega

Damage Tesla owners commonly bring in

Model 3 and Model Y visits make up most of the week: a bumper cover from a parking stall, a fender from a lane change, a creased door, or a quarter panel after a low-speed hit. Model S and Model X cars come in for those same panels.

A headlight or the paint beside the damaged panel often comes with the job, because the color has to continue onto the next piece. The first look is the outside of the car. Anything hidden waits until the car is at the shop.

Aluminum panels and the battery

Many Tesla bodies use aluminum panels mixed with other metals. Aluminum does not straighten the way a steel fender does, and steel dust left on bare aluminum can lead to corrosion later.

The battery pack sits low in the car, so work near the floor is planned around that pack instead of treated like a conventional trunk. MLUX includes both points in the repair plan for a Tesla.

Cameras, warning lights, and a test drive

A Tesla watches the lane with cameras, and the bumper often holds parking sensors. Panel work can leave a camera or sensor slightly out of its seat, which is a common reason a warning light shows up after the car is put back together.

Before the car goes home, MLUX checks for warning lights and test-drives the car.

Estimate timing and repair updates

Text photos + year/make/model tonight. Get your estimate the next business day.

If this is an insurance job, that is a preliminary estimate the next business day.

Photo/text updates every 2 business days, plus an estimated finish date once your repair is approved.

Tesla repairs are written up at 1919 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034. Call (323) 918-5294 if you would rather talk through the photos first.