Tesla Approved Body Shop (TAB)

What is TAB? Tesla Approved Body Shop, the certified Tesla repair centre

Last updated 8 August 2026

Tesla Approved Body Shop, or TAB, is a Tesla paint and body repair centre certified by Tesla. Its technicians and repair processes are trained, and it uses tools and repair methods that meet the manufacturer's specifications, to preserve the car's structural integrity, safety systems and paint quality as close to the original standard as possible.

In Thai, many people search for a “Tesla repair centre” with a tone mark on the brand name; the brand's official Thai spelling has none.

What kind of repairs does TAB handle?

Tesla Approved Body Shops are suited to work related to accidents and damage to the car body, such as:

• Paint and body repairs
• Structural collision repairs
• Body panel replacement
• Aluminium work, welding and fastening of parts to standard
• Coordinating car insurance claims

TAB is different from a Tesla Service Center, which focuses on inspections, electrical systems, maintenance and general servicing. However, some locations may offer both.

What to check before taking your Tesla to a TAB for a claim

Even though it is a Tesla-certified centre, that doesn't mean every insurer or every policy allows repairs there without you paying upfront. As the insured, always check first:

1. Whether your policy specifies dealer repair or garage repair
2. Whether the branch you want to use is in your insurer's network
3. Whether repair costs need approval before you take the car in
4. Whether there is an excess (deductible) or other costs you must pay yourself
5. Whether you have to pay upfront and then claim the money back with documents
6. Which parts will be used and how long you'll wait for the repair

We recommend telling your insurer or the person who handles your policy before taking the car in, to avoid problems with repair entitlement and costs later.

Tesla Approved Body Shop locations and contact details

Tesla Center–TAB Ramkhamhaeng

• Tel. 1-800-011-199
• Open daily, 09:00–18:00
• Address: 7, 7/1 Ramkhamhaeng Road, Saphan Sung Subdistrict, Saphan Sung District, Bangkok 10240

ACE Auto Service

Rama 2 branch

• Tel. +66 91 951 9555
• LINE: @ace-rama2

Srinakarin branch

• Tel. +66 96 415 5696
• LINE: @ace-srinakarin

Khon Kaen branch

• Tel. +66 95 956 9555
• LINE: @ace-kkc

Phuket branch

• Tel. +66 76 302 233
• LINE: @ace-phuket

Masterpiece Body Services

Ratchaphruek branch

• Tel. +66 63 668 2888
• LINE: @tab.mtp
• Open Monday to Saturday, 08:30–17:30

Chiang Mai branch

• Tel. +66 63 668 2888 or +66 98 693 5663
• LINE: @tab.mtp
• Open Monday to Saturday, 08:30–17:30

RIZENIC Body & Paint Specialist

Bueng Kum–Nawamin 151 branch

• Tel. +66 98 151 5155 or +66 2 051 9199
• LINE: @rizenic
• Open Monday to Saturday, 08:30–17:30

Rangsit–Khlong Luang branch

• Tel. +66 90 954 1115 or +66 2 051 9199
• LINE: @rizenicrangsit
• Open Monday to Saturday, 08:30–17:30

Need to check your repair entitlement and policy conditions?

If you're not sure which Tesla Approved Body Shop branch your policy lets you use, or whether you'll have to pay upfront, you can send your policy details and a description of the damage to Prakanthai.com for an initial check.

Prakanthai.com

• Tel. +66 2 459 2223
• LINE Official: @prakanthai
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.prakanthai.com
• Address: 88/145 Moo 7, Bang Khu Wiang, Bang Kruai, Nonthaburi 11130
• Non-life insurance broker licence no. 5104000004

Repair centre details, phone numbers, opening hours and insurer networks may change. Please contact the repair centre and check your entitlement with your insurer every time before taking your car in for repair.

Frequently asked questions

What does TAB stand for?

TAB stands for Tesla Approved Body Shop, meaning a paint and body repair centre certified by Tesla.

If I have my car repaired at a TAB, will my insurer pay for everything?

It depends on your policy conditions, the type of repair, your coverage limit and the agreement between the insurer and each branch, so check before taking the car in.

What is the difference between TAB and a Tesla Service Center?

TAB focuses on paint, body and structural repairs after accidents, while a Tesla Service Center focuses on inspections, maintenance, electrical systems and general servicing. Some locations may offer both.

Can I take my car straight to a TAB without notifying my insurer?

Not recommended. Report the incident and get a claim number or repair approval from your insurer first, to avoid paying upfront or having some costs refused.