Is there a way to claim ownership of a Tesla without having the original owner transferring ownership and I don’t have a key?

[Ethan Ryczek]

Hi guys, so I was looking at purchasing a Salvage title Tesla Model X and I was wondering if I could get access to the car somehow if I can’t get hold of the original owner and if it doesn’t include a keycard. Is it possible or should I just avoid the ones that don’t include keys?

 

[brainhouston]

on fb salvage group, ppl posted that u just need a bill of sale pic sent to tesla n it should trasfer
i know they ask to change car name in the process so not sure if this works for cars that are locked...

 

[Electroma]

How to Add or Remove Vehicles in the Tesla App | Tesla Support

When you purchase a Tesla vehicle from a third party, you must add the vehicle in the Tesla app to claim ownership of the vehicle and get access to features like Supercharging and roadside service.

www.tesla.com

If you purchased your vehicle through a third party, you will need to claim ownership of the vehicle. To claim ownership of a vehicle, make sure you have access to Wi-Fi and the vehicle, then follow these steps:

1. Open the Tesla app.
2. Tap the profile icon in the top-right corner.
3. Tap ‘Add/Remove Products.’
4. Under ‘Add,’ tap ‘Vehicle.’
5. Follow the prompts.

You will be asked to enter your vehicle identification number (VIN), upload documents, and submit owner information to claim ownership. Once you’ve finished your request, it can take three to five days for the vehicle to be added to your app.

Note: To access this feature in the Tesla app, make sure you have the latest version of the Tesla app.

 

[DCGOO]

Hi guys, so I was looking at purchasing a Salvage title Tesla Model X and I was wondering if I could get access to the car somehow if I can’t get hold of the original owner and if it doesn’t include a keycard. Is it possible or should I just avoid the ones that don’t include keys?

What year is it? Only 2022 and newer, support key cards. Legacy models support only the original key fob

 

[Ethan Ryczek]

What year is it? Only 2022 and newer, support key cards

I will only get one that’s 2022 and newer I prefer the refresh interiors.

 

[DCGOO]

I will only get one that’s 2022 and newer I prefer the refresh interiors.

Key cards are programmed by the owner, after you have the car attached to your Tesla.com account. First the phone app works, then you program the key cards and fobs (if any) from there. The hangup will be getting a salvaged title car accepted by Tesla, and attach it to your account. The default is NO. Do you know why the car was salvaged? Generally a salvaged Tesla is in pretty bad shape, especially a newer one.

 

[Ethan Ryczek]

Key cards are programmed by the owner, after you have the car attached to your Tesla.com account. First the phone app works, then you program the key cards and fobs (if any) from there. The hangup will be getting a salvaged title car accepted by Tesla, and attach it to your account. The default is NO. Do you know why the car was salvaged? Generally a salvaged Tesla is in pretty bad shape, especially a newer one.

I would want to rebuild one that got salvaged by collision.