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Manny Viadero, a Cybertruck owner from California, says he was asked to pay $900 to fix a minor bumper dent.
Manny shares that he accidentally bumped his truck into a planter, which left a tiny mark on the plastic bumper.
Even though the blemish is minor, the Tesla-certified body shop told him that the entire rear bumper needs to be replaced, and the cost will exceed $900.
This is certainly not ideal, and the frustrated Cybertruck owner shared his story on the Tesla Cybertruck Owners group on Facebook.
He writes…
“I backed my Cybertruck into a planter and got a small scratch on the rear bumper.
A Tesla-certified body shop claims it can’t be repaired and recommends replacing the bumper, with a total cost exceeding $900.
I’m wondering if there’s any way to fix this or if I just have to live with it.”
Below his post, Manny shared a picture of the damage. As you can see, the blemish is only surface-level and smaller than a finger.
The damage is also limited to the plastic bumper, and it’s clear that this was not a significant crash by any means.
Paying $900 for a minor, low-speed bump on the plastic bumper is definitely not ideal for any vehicle. However, this is even worse for a truck—especially the Cybertruck, which was marketed as the toughest truck in the world.
The Cybertruck’s stainless steel is admittedly sturdier than the aluminum exterior of other trucks; however, when the Cybertruck sustains a small ding, repairs can be prohibitively expensive.
We’ve seen Cybertrucks involved in minor fender benders often need repairs costing over $13,000 for the plastic bumper and underlying parts.
However, returning to Manny’s case, looking at the comments, fellow Cybertruck owners offered a variety of advice.
Owners’ opinions fall into three categories: those who suggest leaving the small blemish alone, those who recommend covering it with an inexpensive material, and those who recommend fixing the bumper at home.
In the first group, a Cybertruck owner, AJ Pardilla, writes…
“Who cares, battle scars”
Another owner, Eric MtBiker, says…
“It’s a truck – you will have more scratches.”
A third Cybertruck owner, Collin Kelly, suggests…
“It’s a piece of plastic which is literally trash, don’t worry about it or go get the steel bumper that I have for $600 on eBay.”
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These owners believe a small scratch isn’t a big deal on a Cybertruck. Conversely, a few others prefer to simply hide the damage.
Raymond Orr, a fellow Cybertruck owner, suggests…
“Bumper sticker.”
Akshay Mahesh adds…
“Sand it down. Get the XPEL Armor Shield from Abstract Ocean and cover it up.”
Another Cybertruck owner, Andrew Steinfeld, suggests…
“MAGA Bumper Sticker!”
These individuals believe the best approach is to just hide the scratch, but there’s a third, larger group that sees this as an easy DIY repair.
A fellow Cybertruck owner, Collin Kelly, recommends purchasing the rear bumper directly from Tesla for $660 and saving $240.
Collin writes…
“The rear fascia costs $660 and can be bought from the Tesla parts catalog. It’s easy to replace on your own.”
Another Cybertruck owner, Will Gee, advises…
“Probably not a perfect fix since it’s some kind of plastic, but maybe running a sharp blade flat to shave off the plastic that is popping up should help make it look better and be smoother.”
A third Cybertruck owner, Josh Suggs, recommends…
“Heat gun, putty knife, and patience.”
A fourth Cybertruck owner, Jay Morris, recommends…
“Propane torch: heat and smooth, but don’t burn it.”
Overall, Cybertruck owners seem divided on how to handle a small scratch. However, please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
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Image: Screenshot from Manny’s post on Facebook. Reposted under fair use copyright law.
For more information, check out: A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Want to Love My New Truck, but Every Time I Drive It Something Goes Wrong” – Adds, “It Only Has 600 Miles for Goodness’ Sake”
Tinsae Aregay has been following Tesla and the evolution of the EV space daily for several years. He covers everything about Tesla, from the cars to Elon Musk, the energy business, and autonomy. Follow Tinsae on Twitter at @TinsaeAregay for daily Tesla news.
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