Tesla body & collision repair · Round Rock, serving Austin
Tesla builds the Model Y and Cybertruck right here in Austin, and each Tesla model uses a different mix of steel, aluminum, large castings and, on the Cybertruck, stainless steel. Repairs start with the exact model and build date.
Tesla repair guide
The Model S and Model X are aluminum-intensive. The Model 3 mixes several grades of steel with aluminum. The Model Y adds large single-piece aluminum castings to the underbody, and the Cybertruck combines large castings with unpainted stainless-steel exterior panels. The way a Tesla is repaired depends on which of these materials the damage reached, so we confirm the model, build date and damaged parts before planning anything.
Every Tesla also carries a high-voltage battery in the floor. That doesn't make every repair an EV repair: a bumper or a door is still bodywork. But impacts near the floor, sills or battery, and any work that requires the high-voltage system to be disabled, follow Tesla's procedures. We explain what your repair involves, and who performs each step, before you authorize anything. If any part of it has to go through Tesla or its approved network, we tell you up front.
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Four materials, four sets of rules. Here's what each means for a repair.
Aluminum-intensive bodies are repaired with dedicated tools in a separate area, so steel contamination can't cause corrosion. Damaged aluminum parts are often replaced at joints Tesla defines.
Different steel grades have different limits: some can be straightened, some only replaced. Tesla's repair information sets which is which for each part.
Single-piece aluminum castings replace dozens of stamped parts. Whether a damaged casting can be repaired, sectioned or must be replaced depends on where the damage is and on Tesla's procedures.
The Cybertruck's exterior panels are hard, unpainted stainless steel. They follow their own Tesla procedures, and with no paint to blend, the surface finish has to match the panels around it.
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The battery pack is part of the floor on every Tesla. Most body damage never reaches it, but some does.
Certain repairs require the high-voltage system to be disabled first, following Tesla's procedure. Which repairs those are depends on where the damage is.
Damage near the sills, floor or underbody means the battery enclosure is inspected according to Tesla's procedures. We explain which steps apply to your car and who carries them out.
Paint curing involves heat, and EV manufacturers set limits for it. Refinishing follows Tesla's guidance for your model.
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Teslas use cameras in the windshield, B-pillars, front fenders and rear. A fender or pillar repair can involve a camera. When a camera is removed or replaced, Tesla specifies a calibration, which we list in your plan along with who performs it.
The Model 3 and Model Y have large glass roofs. After side or roof damage, the glass and its bonding are inspected, and any replacement is included in the plan.
The Model X's rear doors are double-hinged and full of sensors. Alignment after damage covers both hinges and the whole opening motion, not just the closed position.
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Colors such as Red Multi-Coat, Ultra Red and Pearl White Multi-Coat are built in layers, and the mid-coat changes the final shade. We spray test cards layer by layer and compare them with your car before painting.
Each car's color varies slightly. We read the panel next to the repair with a spectrophotometer instead of relying on the paint code alone, and blend into adjacent panels where needed.
Model guide
A general guide to how each Tesla is built. Build date matters, so we confirm your exact car from the VIN.
Tesla changes parts and processes during production, so two cars of the same model can differ. Tesla's repair information for your build is what the repair follows.
Good to know
If your Tesla was in a significant impact, tell us about any warning messages, smells or heat from the underside. Damage near the battery is handled according to Tesla's procedures, and we explain who performs each step.
Tesla runs its own approved body shop network, and we're not part of it. We're independent and work from Tesla's repair information. If any part of your repair needs Tesla or its network, we say so before you authorize anything.
Inspection
Photos show what's visible. These checks happen at the in-person inspection, before a repair plan is written.
Repair cost guide
These are the ranges from our repair cost guide for a Tesla. They help you plan; they are not a quote. Year, model, materials and hidden damage can move the final price, which follows an inspection.
| Repair | Planning range |
|---|---|
| Small dent, paint not damaged | $200 to $650 |
| Scratches, scuffs or a dent that needs paint | $500 to $1,600 |
| Bumper repair or replacement | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Door, fender or quarter-panel damage | $1,400 to $4,000 |
| Major collision or structural damage | $8,000 to $22,000+ |
| Hail damage | $3,500 to $10,000+ |
| Full respray or color change | $7,000 to $15,000 |
More sensors, aluminum panels, specialty finishes and calibrations can move this repair quickly. Final pricing follows an inspection; confirm tax and all inclusions in your written estimate. Ranges last reviewed October 2026.
Compare repair types in the cost guideHow it works
Photos of the damage, the year and model, and the VIN if you have it. We reply with a free first estimate. You can do this today.
From January 2027, at our Round Rock workshop. On a Tesla, we first check whether the damage is near the battery or high-voltage wiring, then identify the materials involved. Structural damage is measured on our frame bench against factory dimensions.
Repair method, parts and paint, written down before you authorize anything. OEM parts wherever the manufacturer requires them. Driver-assist calibrations are done by a dealer or calibration specialist and listed in the plan.
Repairs follow the manufacturer's procedures. Color is read with a spectrophotometer and sprayed in our paint booth, and you review the finished car with us before you take it home.
In Texas you choose the repair shop, not your insurer. We are independent, not part of an insurer's direct repair program. We write the supplements and push for OEM parts where the manufacturer requires them. How we handle claims
Warranty terms are given in writing before any work starts. Parts lead times vary by model, so we confirm timing once parts are ordered rather than promising a date up front.
It depends on the model. The Model S and X are aluminum-intensive, the Model 3 mixes steel and aluminum, the Model Y adds large aluminum castings and the Cybertruck has stainless-steel exterior panels. Build date also matters.
It depends on where the casting is damaged and what Tesla's repair information allows. In some cases a section can be repaired; in others the casting has to be replaced. We explain which applies after the inspection.
No. Tesla runs its own approved network, and we're independent. We work from Tesla's repair information and use OEM parts where it requires them, and we tell you if any part of the repair needs Tesla.
Send photos and we'll tell you what the repair involves. Stainless panels follow Tesla's specific procedures, so we explain the method, and whether any step needs Tesla, before you authorize anything.
Usually not, if the damage is limited to a bumper or panel away from the floor. Impacts near the sills or underbody are different: the battery is then inspected following Tesla's procedures.
These are layered colors, so we match them layer by layer on test cards, compare them with your car in daylight and blend into the adjacent panels to avoid a visible edge.
Free photo estimate
Send a few photos for a free estimate today, or call with questions about the repair or your insurance claim. Our Round Rock workshop opens January 2027.
