towing a crashed tesla
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Tell him if it doesn't meet market value, to not accept the offer. I've known people to negotiate this if they have proof of what the same car will fetch in their local market and usually, the insurance company of the other driver (who is at fault) will pay. Especially if you start complaining that you are having physical issues from the crash. If you see the used values on Teslas, he should get almost the full new price of a Model 3 as the used market is nuts right now. They will play hardball but if he has proof of values in his market, he should get what he wants.
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to update the thread, the insurance company gave a generous settlement where my friend was very happy.
he didn't tell me the amount but he alluded that he basically drove the car for free the few years he owned it (one of the 1st model 3s delivered).
he didn't tell me the amount but he alluded that he basically drove the car for free the few years he owned it (one of the 1st model 3s delivered).
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Nice! I'm glad it worked out for him. I know people on the Tesla forums have been getting great value in trade-ins and insurance settlements. Is he getting another Tesla or trying something new? Lots of good options these days.
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