• SpaceBar@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Another thing about Teslas is that even a slight fender bender that does no damage to an older car will cause damage. The bumpers are full of sensors, all pastic, and repairs are expensive.

    I wonder if more minor accidents are reported in Teslas causing the numbers to be higher?

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      11 months ago

      Plastic front and end panel is pretty standard and since they are expensive cars its no wonder they cost a ton to repair, like if you bump into a Mercedes s class that’s not cheap either.

      You can shit on teslas for a lot of reasons but I don’t think yours is valid as being tesla specific

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        11 months ago

        I own a tesla. My comment is not a dig on the car, but a possible explanation for the increased accident rate.

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      11 months ago

      The bumpers are full of sensors, all pastic, and repairs are expensive.

      This is the same for all semi-modern cars. Plastic bumbers, even without sensors in them, are surprisingly expensive even on cheaper cars.

      Also, Tesla removed the ultrasonic sensors from both front and rear bumpers a while back.