After a collision, your Tesla needs more than a cosmetic repair. Its body structure, panels, finish, safety systems, and manufacturer repair requirements must be considered together. Xcel Collision Center is a Tesla Approved Collision Center in San Jose.
At our shop, we evaluate the damage, explain the repair plan, and restore your vehicle using OEM procedures and equipment to ensure proper repairs and safety.
Tesla approval identifies a collision center that has met manufacturer requirements for Tesla repair. It gives you a clear place to start when collision damage affects exterior panels, paint, alignment, or the structure beneath the visible surface.
At our San Jose shop, we combine Tesla approval with more than 30 years of collision repair experience. Our technicians inspect your vehicle carefully and use manufacturer information to plan the work. We do not treat every dent, bumper impact, or damaged panel as the same repair. The location and force of the impact determine what must be inspected before the final plan is confirmed.
We begin by reviewing your concerns and inspecting the visible damage. Your initial estimate gives you a practical starting point. If the impact may have affected concealed parts or structural areas, further inspection may be needed before we can confirm the complete repair.
Our Tesla repair process includes:
We keep you informed as the repair progresses. If we discover hidden damage or additional insurance review is required, we explain the new information and what must happen before the affected work continues.
Not many collision shops know how to fix an intricate machine such a Tesla vehicle, so if you take your car to just any auto body repair shop out there, you run the risk of getting your car back in subpar condition. Needless to say, subpar repairs can jeopardize your safety on the road, reduce the lifespan of your vehicle and completely ruin the driving experience.
That’s why you should only choose a certified auto body shop that can guarantee safe, accurate repairs by following OEM procedures. Each certified collision center in our family has a devoted team of expert technicians who are using industry-leading equipment to diagnose any problem with ease, perform detailed estimates and most importantly, fix your Tesla the way the manufacturer intended.
We work with most major insurance companies and can help organize repair information for your claim. Bring your claim number and insurance contact information when available.
We inspect the visible damage and determine whether the impact may have affected concealed parts, panel alignment, aluminum areas, or vehicle structure. Further inspection may be needed after disassembly.
Our San Jose collision services include certified aluminum repair. We determine the appropriate repair method after inspecting the location and extent of the damage to your Tesla.
We use computerized paint matching equipment and BASF Glasurit 100 Line waterborne paint technology. Preparation, color matching, application, and finish review are coordinated with the body repair.
Yes. We work with most major insurance companies and can help organize the estimate and repair information for your claim. You choose the repair facility and authorize the work on your Tesla.