REPAIR CASE
2026 Tesla Model Y Right Front Collision Repair
A new Model Y was hit while parked when another vehicle backed into its right front corner. The headlamp, front bumper cover and right fender were replaced, paid by the other party's insurance.
- Vehicle
- 2026 Tesla Model Y
- Damage
- Right front
- How it happened
- Hit while parked
- Insurance claim
- Yes
- Photos
- Before · After
Before and after
Initial damage
The right front fender was pushed in and torn at the wheel opening, and the right corner of the front bumper cover was scraped, with paint transfer from the other vehicle.
The car was parked when another vehicle backed into its right front corner.
Repair plan
Replaced
- Right headlamp
- Front bumper cover
- Right front fender
Repair process
The torn fender, the scraped bumper cover and the right headlamp were all replaced with new parts.
What owners should know
When another driver is at fault, their insurance pays for the repair, and you still choose the shop.
