A Rivian owner was in a fender bender. The repair bill was $42,000

https://www.businessinsider.com/rivian-owner-fender-bender-repair-bill-shocking-expensive-42000-2023-7

by wannacboatmovie • 3 years ago

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sdflhasjd• 3 years ago

At what point are insurance premiums going to make these cars prohibitively expensive?

j0hnyl• 3 years ago

Yesterday. The cheapest Rivian is already over $70k.

sonicshadow• 3 years ago

These cars are built for elites, it doesnt matter if the mids can afford them.

vaxman2• 3 years ago

Not even close.

nubinetwork• 3 years ago

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35823929

fpdavis• 3 years ago

I had a relatively inexpensive 2019 Leaf that got into a fender bender and it was totaled. It was mostly cosmetic damage and air bags. I really miss that car. With the rise in car prices the amount the insurance company paid wouldn't cover a 2019 replacement and with Covid I no longer drove as much so didn't need a second car for the family.

pornel• 3 years ago

Airbags are awfully expensive, and on top of that they damage the interior — dash, seats, roof and door lining may all need replacing too. Some cars also have one-time-use seatbelt pre-tensioners.

vaxman2• 3 years ago

“Best damned car on the lot.”

A Rivian owner was in a fender bender. The repair bill was $42,000

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