Existing Inventory V5C

[kootuu]

I placed a custom order for a model 3 last week but saw one that matched my order on existing inventory.

I spoke to the sales rep I’ve been in contact with who said it was a showroom car, done under 50 miles etc. Came into the UK in June.

Forgot to ask about the V5C though. Does anyone know if existing inventory cars purchased have you listed as the first owner, or are these cars considered pre-registered so you end up being the second owner?

 

[MovingSouth]

We took an existing inventory M3 and the V5 shows us as first keepers. However, existing inventory cars are (mainly?) simply cars in the pipeline (on a boat, at the docks, in storage ...) that have not been allocated to a customer. I'd be careful with one in the showroom to check that it hasn't already been registered as a demonstrator. Not likely to have been, but not difficult to ask. ... And what is the registration number going to be? If it's going to be a 71 plate then it has to be registered this month, so unlikely to be registered already.

 

[Js1977]

Tesla doesn't pre register any of their cars. They dont have to since they are the manufacturer.

If it was advertised as new, then you will be the first registered owner. Do bare in mind that even ex demos can be listed in the inventory as new even with a few thousand miles. Also if this was the case you would be the first owner. At under 50 miles its a pretty safe bet but as usual do inspect that all is as it should be or shall we say "within spec"

 

[Kevg]

Tesla doesn't pre register any of their cars. They dont have to since they are the manufacturer.

If it was advertised as new, then you will be the first registered owner. Do bare in mind that even ex demos can be listed in the inventory as new even with a few thousand miles. Also if this was the case you would be the first owner. At under 50 miles its a pretty safe bet but as usual do inspect that all is as it should be or shall we say "within spec"

If a demo car then it has to be registered to be allowed on the road. They don’t use trade plates for demos so you’d be the 2nd owner.

 

[Js1977]

If a demo car then it has to be registered to be allowed on the road. They don’t use trade plates for demos so you’d be the 2nd owner.

Its not as you think. But dont take my word for it. Call them and ask them.

 

[Kevg]

Its not as you think. But dont take my word for it. Call them and ask them.

I took one for a demo and used that for example insurance costs. It popped up and asked have I owned the vehicle since July 2021 which was when it was registered.

 

[kootuu]

Thanks for the replies everyone, will double check with them tomorrow. Delivery for my custom order is November earliest so if I can get an existing inventory in a few days/weeks I’d rather do that.

He did say the car came into the UK in June so it’s obviously been here for a while, do they not need to register the car if it’s just sat in a showroom then?

 

[Alan J]

There is a slim possibly that another Customer has rejected the car but in that case I would expect it to have been Registered. I would urge caution Tesla are not as transparent as you might expect them to be and it's a lot of money to drop on a possible lemon.

 

[Js1977]

There is a slim possibly that another Customer has rejected the car but in that case I would expect it to have been Registered. I would urge caution Tesla are not as transparent as you might expect them to be and it's a lot of money to drop on a possible lemon.

Its not registered to a person until they have actually accepted the car.

 

[Doudeau]

I guess I’m just confirming the above but, in my experience, both cars I’ve bought have been inventory models. First had less than 50miles and I was first owner and the 2nd had 2000+ and I’m second owner.

 

[Bobly]

there are the showroom cars (the ones all the kids sit in and play games on) and then the demonstrators that people use for test drives, and then actual inventory as in new cars that are just not matched to orders.

 

[kootuu]

Sounds like if it’s a showroom car I need to do a thorough check on the interior to check for any scratches, marks etc.

 

[MrBadger]

If you know the reg number you can do an online tax check to see if its been previously registered.

 

[Daaaavvveee]

How often do cars appear on there, been watching them and they seem to appear then disappear quite quickly

 

[Js1977]

How often do cars appear on there, been watching them and they seem to appear then disappear quite quickly

About ten today at least ranging from about 42k to 65k. You have to be quick.

 

[teaston]

About ten today at least ranging from about 42k to 65k. You have to be quick.

Surprisingly not that quick today, I ordered one of them at least 2.5 hours after they’d been added, although there were only two left by that point.

 

[Daaaavvveee]

Surprisingly not that quick today, I ordered one of them at least 2.5 hours after they’d been added, although there were only two left by that point.

What time are they added? Any standard timings?

 

[teaston]

What time are they added? Any standard timings?

No, it seems completely random, especially today being added on a sunday! Today’s were the first to be added since the 14th.

 

[Js1977]

Surprisingly not that quick today, I ordered one of them at least 2.5 hours after they’d been added, although there were only two left by that point.

By the your avatar picture I assume you ordered the LR with white seats and enhanced autopilot. There was only that and the black SR+ with white seats and tow hitch left in the end. I did try and order a grey SR+ at 12:00 to tie me over till the Y comes and would then sell the now 1 year old SR+ we have here but by the time i finished putting the card details in it was gone!

 

[teaston]

By the your avatar picture I assume you ordered the LR with white seats and enhanced autopilot. There was only that and the black SR+ with white seats and tow hitch left in the end. I did try and order a grey SR+ at 12:00 to tie me over till the Y comes and would then sell the now 1 year old SR+ we have here but by the time i finished putting the card details in it was gone!

Yes I have reserved that one, keeping my fingers crossed that they can remove the EAP!