Tesla "Accident Repair Guide" Cost, Find Compare and Book best affordable Bodyshop, Spare Parts

1. Introduction

There could be front, rear or side damages. In some cases, you might need to replace parts or in some cases could be possible with cosmetic repair.

2. Front, Rear, Side and Glass Damage Repair Guide

2.1 Front Damage Repair Guide

If front bumper, hood, taillight are damaged. Please check out more details in another guide. Link

2.2 Rear Damage Repair Guide

If rear upper or lower bumper, hood, headlight are damaged. Please check out more details in another guide. Link

2.3 Side Damage Repair Guide

If door, quarter panel, B-Pillar are damaged. Please check out more details in another guide.. Link

2.4 Windshield Repair Guide

More details about windshield repair guide. Link

2.5 Roof Glass Repair Guide

More details about roof glass repair guide. Link

3 Not Visible Damage

In some cases, there might damage which are not visible. Some inside parts which are not visible from outside could be damaged.

4 Cosmetic Repair

If there are minor damage (scratches, dent) on bumper. It could be fixed with Cosmetic Repair.

In some cases, it could be possible to fix with DIY repair/paint Kit.

Please check out more details in another guide. Link

5 Find, Compare and Book best affordable local Bodyshop

If you are looking best affordable local bodyshop who can fix it. Please contact us.

Bodyshop Finder

6 Buy New/Used Spare Parts with Same Color

In some cases, it could be best option to buy used spare parts with same color and replace with used parts to save money. Please contact us if you need parts.

Part price could vary depend on condition (New, Used etc.), OEM or Aftermarket part etc.

If you would like to buy new/used spare parts. Please have a look in our catalog or Contact Us Phone/Whats App +49(0)15226242038

6 Damage Insurance Guide

More details about insurance. Link

7. What might need to do to fix/start the car after accident

Fireman's Loop

  • Check if safety/Fireman's loop is cut

Pyro Fuse

  • Might need to replace Pyro Fuse

Low Voltage Battery

  • Might need to replace low voltage battery
  • Check Low voltage battery is connected properly 

HV Plug Under Seat

  • Check if plug under the rear seat is plugged in. 

Load Shed

  • Clear Post Crash Load Shed

VCFRONT

  • Clear VCFRONT
  • Might need to replace VCFRONT

Need support to start the car. Please contact us. 

8. Pyro Fuse Repair Guide

There could be that Pyro Fuse blown up. Car might need new pyro Fuse. Please have a look in another guide for more details. Link

Online Support

In case, if you have any question or need any support/help. Please feel to contact us Contact Us or Call/Whats App +49 (0) 15226242038.

Alert Code

Some of most common possible alert code.

You might have received one of following alert.

VCFRONT_a191

  • VCFRONT_a191_exitDriveLowLowLVBusVoltage

VCFRONT_a192

  • VCFRONT_a192_vehicleLoadShed
  • The vehicle low voltage electrical system needs to shed electrical loads by cutting power to some systems / electronic control units (ECUs).

VCFRONT_a476

  • VCFRONT_a476_LVBMSMIA

VCFRONT_a479

  • VCFRONT_a479_LVBMS_ECPA_NotClosed
  • The low voltage battery management system (LVBMS) is reporting the low voltage (LV) battery's electronic connector position assurance (E-CPA) is not secure.

VCFRONT_a528

  • VCFRONT_a528_LVBatteryCommsDiscnctd
  • The low voltage (LV) battery is not communicating as expected, indicating a potential disconnection with the vehicle controller.
  • Potential Impact: Loss of low

VCFRONT_a547

  • VCFRONT_a547_postCrashLoadShed
  • The vehicle controller is loadshedding due to a vehicle collision. Make sure the vehicle is safe to re-energize before using the Clear Post-Crash Loadshedding.
  • Please feel to contact us how to fix it

HVP_w020

  • HVP_w020_ShutHwMiaFault

HVP_w205

  • HVP_w205_VerSupplyFault

BMS_a179

  • BMS_a179_HvpGpoRequestActive
  • The battery management system (BMS) receives a request from the high voltage processor (HVP) to initiate a graceful power off (GPO).

RCM2_a009

  • RCM2_a009_edrDataAreaLocked

UI_a090

  • UI_a090_RadioPingFailError

Please send us your "Service Alert" Screenshot via Contact or Whats App +49 (0) 15226242038. We will be happy to provide you support to fix/reset alert with affordable prices without going to service center which could save your money and time. We can help you to explain the possible cause, how to diagnose, how to fix/reset/repair etc.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I do at Local Workshop, Independent Tesla Workshop?

Yes, you can. However, please make sure that workshop knows how to work to Tesla Cars. If local workshop need any support. Please feel to contact us. We will be happy to provide online shop. You can also find workshop in our Workshop Locator.

Can I do it/repair yourself/myself (DIY)?

Some of repair could be done at DIY. In case, if you needed Tools, Know-How, Time etc. Please feel to contact us. We will be happy to provide you online support. 

Note: Please do not work with high voltage components. If you do not need needed/proper Tools, Know-How etc. It could be dangerous.

Mobile repair service?

In some of cases, we could also provide mobile services. Please feel to contact us where are you located and what kind of repair are you looking for.

Car not under warranty, salvage, accident, flood, modified cars?

It is highly recommended to perform repair with independent workshop to save money.

Car under warranty?

In case if your car is under warranty. It is recommended to perform certain repair works (HV Components, ADAS etc) with OEM during warranty period. Wear and Tear Part Repair could be done with independent workshop to save money. Please read more details in another guide. Link 

Alert still appearing after repair?

There could be many reasons. Some of reasons could be please make sure that repair was done in correct way, did you restart system after performing repair? did you Reinstall Firmware? Did you use used spare parts? Still appearing alert: Please free to Contact Us. We will be happy to provide you online support. Phone/Whats App +49(0)15226242038

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Note: It is your responsibility to double check and confirm that the procedures/info mentioned in this blog are applicable to your specific car before performing them. Please contact us or our workshop partner to make sure/confirm. We will be happy to help you.