> In reality, Tesla is doing you a favor by making their body panels so expensive because that means it's easier for your car to get declared a total write off

> In reality, Tesla is doing you a favor by making their body panels so expensive because that means it's easier for your car to get declared a total write off How is that a good thing? Does that mean that it would be even better if a paint scratch meant the car had to be replaced? This replacement is not free in the long run, insurance companies are not charities and someone is paying for the delight owner's receiving a new car instead of having it repaired.