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Did you just buy a Tesla from Hertz Car Rental?
- Thread starter JWLV
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Thank you for sharing this. I bought one from Hertz today. Will be calling Tesla support line tomorrow to start the process.
edwch
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I know some folks are asking about the 4K tax credit - check it out below.
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Just started the ownership transfer process with Tesla.
As of now, when I sit inside my car, a QR code pops up that allows me to add the car to my app. I do see the car on my app but once I exit the car, I need to use the key card to lock it and then the car disappears from the app.
Tesla said it took 3-5 days for the transfer process to finish. Will report back next week.
As of now, when I sit inside my car, a QR code pops up that allows me to add the car to my app. I do see the car on my app but once I exit the car, I need to use the key card to lock it and then the car disappears from the app.
Tesla said it took 3-5 days for the transfer process to finish. Will report back next week.
dbeiler
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Hertz rental vehicle access usually does get removed from your account when the key card is swiped. Why is it necessary for you to use the key card though? Isn't your walk-away lock working?
Probably because the car gets removed from my Tesla app when I get out of the car.
$25k for a M3LR is still a great deal. Especially if the battery is in top notch condition.
I had the same thing happen when I was trying to figure out how to transfer ownership.
You have to choose either the phone key or the key card. Because the moment you use the key card, the phone key is erased.
But all that is history now. Once you get the ownership transferred to you, all of those Hertz restrictions are removed.
A new Model 3 Long Range costs around $43k, and comes with a smaller battery. I'd say a 2-year-old Model 3 Long Range for $25k is a great deal - if you buy from Tesla, you'd pay $30k for an equivalent unit.
Hertz (donut) report: Two tires ended up with leaky valve stems. Not sure why. One went flat overnight and the second started leaking the second time i balanced tire pressure. I could hear and feel it leaking, it was so bad. The first healed itself refilling after multiple actuations of the stem. I should probably replace it, too.
I've never had a leaky valve stem like this, so I just chalk it up to debris getting into it.
Also noticed that two tires are Goodyear Assurance and the others are Firestone Firehawks. Treads are 9, 8+, 7+ and 6/32s. Time to rotate. They will have to do until 2026 or longer (getting winters this fall). Got my lifting pucks to inspect brakes and for tires for nails.
I've never had a leaky valve stem like this, so I just chalk it up to debris getting into it.
Also noticed that two tires are Goodyear Assurance and the others are Firestone Firehawks. Treads are 9, 8+, 7+ and 6/32s. Time to rotate. They will have to do until 2026 or longer (getting winters this fall). Got my lifting pucks to inspect brakes and for tires for nails.
I had to re-do the ownership transfer because Tesla requires that I send the temporary registration unfolded; whereas, Hertz folded the registration and stuck it to the windshield. I had to remove the sticker, almost ripped the paper from it, and cut out the color part so that everything is visible in one picture. Good thing I called in; otherwise I don't know how I would've found out that Tesla declined my ownership transfer request. I think I'm going to call them everyday now.
If you buy from Hertz, take a picture of the registration before they fold it, or ask them to print you another copy of it.
If you buy from Hertz, take a picture of the registration before they fold it, or ask them to print you another copy of it.
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edwch
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You gotta be careful - it only qualifies for the 4k rebate if it's 25,000 or under. So if its' 25k and change, it's now 4k more expensive!
My new Tesla was added to my Tesla app today. So ownership transfer took 2 business days for me. I did a factory reset to reset the PIN. Also called Tesla insurance to add the car - the wait was much shorter than I was used to. Very pleased with Tesla service, and grateful for @JWLV sharing his experience.
while it's till on Hertz ownership list you should see if you can get the service records. Once it's xfered to you Tesla will only give you YOUR service history.
Hmm interesting. I never thought of checking any service history, because my experience with owning a Tesla has been pretty much service-free. It's too late now, but how could I have done this before ownership transfer?
Typically, you cannot. You don’t own it while it’s in their name, no different than you borrowing someone’s car and attempting to obtain records on it.
The registration I was given by Hertz was not accepted by Tesla. It’s been two weeks. My biggest problem is for example today I needed to use a charging station but I can’t.
It’s so stupid, if someone steals my Tesla I would Want them to resister the car and tell me where they live and assign a credit card to the account. Like especially if the car is stolen I would want them to.
Tesla service has NOT been helpful AT ALL. I tried calling but they don’t even have a phone number. Why can’t I add a credit card to the account so I can use fast chargers even if I did steal the car?
