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TL;DR
- Repair done, 3 weeks total: 1 week waiting for a slot, 2 weeks of actual repair, then I got the car back.
- Like new again: No trace of the triangle accident left.
- What changed after: The technician mentioned worn tire tread as part of why the car slid — that’s what pushed me to finally replace the tires.
The day finally came. Three weeks without a car wasn’t easy — commuting to the office by public transit got old fast. My wife drove me in a few times, and we got some good conversations in on those rides.
Today, though, I was on my own. Three bus transfers and nearly 2 hours later, I made it to the Tesla Dongtan Service Center. (The world gets a lot bigger without a car.)
Arrived at the entrance of the Dongtan Tesla Service Center. The ‘STOP’ sign and ‘Customer Reception’ notice are hard to miss.
At Dongtan Service Center: Plenty of ‘Triangle’ Comrades
Once inside, I spotted several other Model Ys with the same front-end damage pattern — the “triangle” accident. It really drove home how a front collision tends to take out the hood, fender, and bumper together on this platform.
Repair Timeline
- Wait for a slot: 1 week (at home, after booking, before drop-off)
- Repair duration: 2 weeks (actual work at the center)
- Total: 3 weeks
The center floor packed with Model Ys and Model 3s, front ends stripped down, waiting their turn.
Not just mine — plenty of other Teslas waiting in line here too.
Repair Process and Handover
The technician walked me through photos of the damage and the repair. No significant frame damage, so it came down to replacing the bumper, fender, and hood.
[!TIP] Technician’s note: winter tire maintenance Looking at my tires, the technician mentioned that the worn tread was likely part of why the car slid on the snow. Made me wonder — what if I’d replaced them before the accident? A reminder that basic maintenance like tire grip matters just as much as any driver-assist tech.
Back on the Road
Three weeks later, I was back in the driver’s seat. No trace of the triangle accident left. It looked like a brand-new car.
My Model Y, back and looking clean again.
What Changed After
My driving habits shifted a bit since the accident. I now keep more distance from the car ahead — enough that even if mine slides, there’s room — and I keep speeds more conservative than before.
The tires got replaced too. I’d known for a while they were due, kept telling myself “a bit longer is fine.” This accident is what finally pushed the decision. I wrote up the replacement separately: Tesla Model Y 20-inch Tire Replacement.