Find out why even a minor body repair on a Cybertruck can cost you a significant amount of money for the repair estimates your insurance provider will request, let alone the cost of the repairs afterward.
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If you are the DIY type, the chances are that you have done the maintenance and even some repairs on your ICE vehicle. But should you carry this over to repairing a damaged Cybertruck if you own one? Or are you about to buy a damaged one, thinking you can make some repairs for a quick and profitable flip?
You can―but should not. That Cybertruck has significantly less in common with what you are used to working on than you may realize, making repairs impossible for you to do in your garage if not actually hazardous.
If you do not think this is true, consider the recent news about insurance providers turning down coverage for Cybertrucks. There's a very good reason for this, and here is what you need to know that they know if you own or are thinking about fixing a Cybertruck yourself.
Related article: Why Today's Tesla Cybertruck is a Failure
The Cybertruck is Unlike Any Other Vehicle You Have Owned…and Needed Fixing
The truth of the above was recently revealed by an expert in the automotive collision industry who does a show and tell of what it is like having a Cybertruck in their shop for even what looks like should only be minor body work in getting that EV back into shape.
Follow along with the Evolve EV Specialists YouTube channel host as he walks through a Cybertruck repair in his shop and explains some of the details that make this an uncommon repair experience for even experienced automotive collision repair centers.
In the video, you will discover:
- What you need to know to identify a 48-volt system and why it must be handled correctly; It is not just a simple disconnect/reconnect project to get to a problem.
- How bodywork on damaged panels differs from what you may have done on an ICE vehicle. For example, rather than bolts and screws, there is structural adhesive holding some of it together.
- Why the damage you see on the outside may not accurately reflect the actual damage to the vehicle.
- Special considerations regarding the fitment of Cybertruck doors make repairs―even relatively small dings and bumps―much more difficult than if it were an ICE vehicle.
- There are specific repair procedures when working with a digital vehicle like a Cybertruck, which continually change requiring you to have the latest updated repair procedure recommendations. What was SOP last week might be different a week later.
- Getting parts is more complex than going to a dealership because there is no dealership to go through, which means expecting long wait times to figure out what parts are needed and then getting them.
- Even lifting a Cybertruck to access it for repairs is not as simple as it is for a traditional ICE vehicle.
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For additional details about the real-life problems of cybertruck ownership and repairs, here is a must-watch video for anyone considering buying one, let alone attempting to repair one themself.
For additional Cybertruck-related articles, be sure to check out these recent two:
- "Has Anyone Had Success With Lemon Law On Their CT (Cybertruck)?" ―Here is What It Takes.
- Did a Demo Drive in Cybertruck Today and Loved it. Now I feel Guilty
Timothy Boyer is an automotive reporter based in Cincinnati who currently researches and works on restoring older vehicles with engine modifications for improved performance. He also reports on modern cars (including EVs) with a focus on DIY mechanics, buying and using tools, and other related topical automotive repair news. Follow Tim on Twitter at @TimBoyerWritesfor daily news and topics related to new and used cars and trucks as well on Facebook and his automotive blog "Zen and the Art of DIY Car Repair."
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