Tesla Model 3 left-side hit with suspension damage and ADAS recalibration quote – what would you question first?

I'll keep this simple. My car got hit on the driver side. Two doors, both suspension arms on the left, one cracked wheel. No battery damage, no airbags. Tesla-certified shop did the work. Insurance paid $15,800. Car is back.

But something feels off.

What the shop did

• Both left doors replaced (OEM)

• Left front lower control arm replaced

• Left rear toe link replaced

• Four wheel alignment (standard)

• ADAS recalibration (their words, not my eyes)

• Paint and blend

They gave me an invoice with a line that just says "ADAS calibration complete." No printout. No before/after. No camera check report.

When I asked for details, the front desk said "it passed."

What I'm feeling at 200 miles

The good:

• Tracks straight

• No vibration

• Brakes fine

• No dash warnings

The weird:

• Autopilot hugs the left lane line now. It didn't before.

• Blind spot camera icon lags. Maybe half a second slower than right side.

• Left rear door takes a real push to close. The other three doors shut like a thought.

• Wind noise on driver side above 65 mph. This car used to be library-quiet.

The shop says "give it time" and "doors settle."

I don't buy it.

What I'm not telling you yet

I declined rear bumper repair. It was a scuff. Not relevant.

I also did not get a pre-repair alignment sheet. Stupid, I know. I trusted them.

Now I'm sitting here with a 35k car that cost35kcarthatcost16k to fix and I have no idea if the cameras are actually aimed at the right spot or if my side collision avoidance will work next time some runs a stop sign.

What I need from you

Three things. Real answers, not guesses.

1. How do I check ADAS calibration myself without a second shop?

I've heard Tesla service mode shows camera alignment angles. Is that true? What exact menu steps? What numbers mean "green" vs "red"?

2. Door closing hard – is this a red flag or a 10-minute fix?

Gaps look even. No misalignment visible. Latch just feels tight. Could the rocker panel be slightly bent even though shop said it was fine? Or is this just striker adjustment and I'm overthinking?

3. Should I file a diminished value claim or just sell the car now?

Carfax will show left side impact with suspension. That's not a "light fender bender." Realistically, what percentage of pre-crash value am I losing? And does filing a DV claim make the insurance company flag me?

What I'm not asking

I don't need "take it back to the shop." I did that. They blew me off.

I don't need "you should have totaled it." That ship sailed.

I need actionable stuff I can do this weekend with basic tools and a Tesla screen.

If you've been through this

Post your story. Specifically:

• Did your Tesla ever feel right again after side suspension work?

• Did ADAS problems show up months later, not immediately?

• What did you wish you had photographed or demanded before signing the final paperwork?

Link your case file if you have one. I want to read the follow-ups, not just the first-week reviews.