Totaled?

[Thomas328]

Looks like there was some damage to the front crash structure. It won't be cheap. Parts in the front are easy to replace compared to the side/rear panel.

What hit you? Show us the other vehicle.

White minivan tried to dodge someone ahead of him, rapidly changed lanes into me at high speed. Bounced off my quarter panel and back into his own lane where he rear ended the other cars. Attaching pictures below.

Unfortunately I have first hand experience with damaged R1, I would be surprised if this wasn't totaled. My R1 had minor damage to the rear qtr panel and lift gate and the repair was over $ 60,000 and the diminished value was over $ 20,000.00. If you didn't cause the accident you should be compensated for diminished value so that you don't lose out. Glad you're ok. I have a bigger question, if it's totaled would you buy another Rivian?

if it’s totaled I will absolutely get another Rivian. I truly love both the car and the brand!

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[KBabione]

Glad everyone is okay...That was a mess and at least it was a glancing blow. If insurance does total it, here's my "Hopefully my R1S is never in an accident, but if it is and it's totaled" checklist:

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Frunk

• Frunk Divider
• Frunk Net
• Instacrates
• Cooler
• Tempo Temperature Logger
• Charging Adapters
• Umbrellas

Inside Front

• EZ Pass
• Flashlight
• Camp Speaker
• Floor Console Divider
• Floor Mats
• Magsafe Phone Charger
• DriveCam SSD
• Contents of Center Bin
• Glasses in Driver Under Seat Bin
• Umbrella in Passenger Under Seat Bin

Inside 2nd Row

• Charging Cables in Seatback Pockets
• Blanket Between Seats
• Floor Mat
• Head Rests?

Inside 3rd Row

• Floor Mat
• Charging Cables in Armrest Bins

Rear

• Protective Rear Mat
• Tie Downs
• Rear Storage Lid
• Portable Charger
• Rear Storage Divider
• First Aid Kit
• Compressor Hose
• All Tools, Pucks, Jack, Gloves, Extension Cords

Exterior

• 20” Black Wheels and Tires?
• Towing Hitch Cover
• Rivian Valve Caps

 

[Dave Cundiff]

Glad everyone is okay...That was a mess and at least it was a glancing blow. If insurance does total it, here's my "Hopefully my R1S is never in an accident, but if it is and it's totaled" checklist:

​

Frunk

• Frunk Divider
• Frunk Net
• Instacrates
• Cooler
• Tempo Temperature Logger
• Charging Adapters
• Umbrellas

Inside Front

• EZ Pass
• Flashlight
• Camp Speaker
• Floor Console Divider
• Floor Mats
• Magsafe Phone Charger
• DriveCam SSD
• Contents of Center Bin
• Glasses in Driver Under Seat Bin
• Umbrella in Passenger Under Seat Bin

Inside 2nd Row

• Charging Cables in Seatback Pockets
• Blanket Between Seats
• Floor Mat
• Head Rests?

Inside 3rd Row

• Floor Mat
• Charging Cables in Armrest Bins

Rear

• Protective Rear Mat
• Tie Downs
• Rear Storage Lid
• Portable Charger
• Rear Storage Divider
• First Aid Kit
• Compressor Hose
• All Tools, Pucks, Jack, Gloves, Extension Cords

Exterior

• 20” Black Wheels and Tires?
• Towing Hitch Cover
• Rivian Valve Caps

And, since the OP has an R1T, don't forget the GearGuard cable....

Thanks, Kevin!

 

[Riviot]

My guess $56,875.43 in damage....Not totalled.

I'll take $56,876 Bob!

 

[agame32]

F*%#ing minivans

 

[ModelXer]

What’s your best guess on the damage?

A lot of salvageable parts there, but if they don't total it and it has frame damage, you're likely going to have a hard time selling or trading it in. The CarFax will kill it a lot of places (based on my experience with other vehicles).

So sorry to see that.

 

[Trandall]

@Thomas328, Sorry this happened to you. From your description and the photos it seems as though the DS wheel would have taken a significant impact causing unknown damage to the front drive unit. I'd be very surprised if not Totaled which is probably a good thing. The good news is I'm yet to hear of an accident involving a Rivian which resulted in any kind of injuries to the occupants which is amazing.

 

[ddimit]

thats going to be one expensive payout for the at fault drivers insurance hope they had good coverage

 

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

Should have made this a poll. I vote for "totaled"; your airbags not going off might be your only saving grace if it's not. Good luck, glad you're okay. Let us know what they say.

Edit: looks exactly like mine. Mine ever gets totaled, I'm ripping out the Forest Edge interior to put in my next one (since they don't make that anymore). Add that to the checklist above. ?

 

[slapski]

That's a fixer. 30k max.

 

[KRo]

This was mine when I got hit by a red light runner on April 2nd this year. Been in the auto body shop (Rivian approved) since…. Still there today. Still don’t have a final price yet, but I think the last estimate is around $26k. My wheel/suspension was untouched, just the front right corner. Totaled the van that hit me. No airbag deployment.

Not sure what VIN# yours is, mine is 159X0.. and apparently (shop has learned) substructure dimensions had running changes in the first few ten-thousands of units. I had a 6-week delay on getting a single part to complete the build from Rivian… then nothing was lining up properly, and they recently discovered the substructure changed (in my vehicle’s run) and everything was off by 3mm. The vehicle is now being completely disassembled again and being rebuilt with new substructure clamps with correct sizing, etc etc.

Based on my experience (so far) … I highly recommend hiring an Auto Appraisal and Valuation company that also assesses repair work. I’m using Auto Damage Experts. They also create all of the Diminished Value paperwork for you to send to the other insurance company after your vehicle repairs are complete. Their inspections have been integral in having things repaired properly, and their attention to detail in catching things when they aren’t correct is incredible. They see stuff I don’t, and I’ve been visiting the vehicle throughout the rebuild.

I wish you luck on your journey, and I hope mine finishes soon as well!


https://www.autodamageexperts.com/ (this is not a plug for them, they just happen to have an office right next to the autobody shop I’m using, link provided to clarify the type of business I’m referring to).

 

[ksujeff99]

Based on my experience (so far) … I highly recommend hiring an Auto Appraisal and Valuation company that also assesses repair work. I’m using Auto Damage Experts. They also create all of the Diminished Value paperwork for you to send to the other insurance company after your vehicle repairs are complete. Their inspections have been integral in having things repaired properly, and their attention to detail in catching things when they aren’t correct is incredible. They see stuff I don’t, and I’ve been visiting the vehicle throughout the rebuild.

Interesting! Are you paying them out of pocket for their service? I've never heard of this part of the industry. Learn something new every day...

 

[SwampNut]

I noticed they don't give pricing, must be crazy expensive.

 

[ndmiller]

What’s your best guess on the damage?

Update?

 

[KRo]

Interesting! Are you paying them out of pocket for their service? I've never heard of this part of the industry. Learn something new every day...

I didn't know about it either, but the brochure was on the counter and I grabbed it. The autobody shop recommended them, especially since I wasn't at fault in the traffic incident.

My cost for all of this work, including Diminished Value docs and paperwork is $700. That's it. It's a no brainer.

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