Just received my used model S 90D today but there was a dent in the rear bumper

[SanDiegoGuy]

I went to get my used model S 90D and found out that there is a small dent and scratch marks on the rear bumper. Everything else is in great shape though. The screen is flawless without bubbles or yellow markings. The car drives without any problems.

On the used inventory from Tesla.com site, it stated that the car has a clean history. However, this small dent in the back bumper could be due to a minor accident.

I still bought the car and signed the check because I thought that it is a good deal because it only has 9,378 miles for a 2016 Model S 90D and it has a new face lift.

I saw the battery status at full charge and it was at 294 miles. It lost 0 mile for a 2016 model. It has a price tag of $63,200 without the need for shipping since it was local to where I live.

So my plan is to write a complain letter to the sale representative why the sale ad says "clean history" but there is damaged to the rear bumper. Do you think he/she will give me some compensation even after I have already written the check?

Here are some photos:

 

[AMPd]

Was that damage shown prior to you purchasing the car?
If the history is clean then who cares if it that was caused by an accident. As long as it’s not showing up on carfax

 

[Tam]

...clean history...

I think "clean history" is a specific legal terminology which means its actual official records are clear.

That doesn't mean the car has not been damaged or involved in an accident.

If there have been accidents and damages but no one bothers fixing them at a body shop then no body shop has any records of any incidents and any repairs and its records of course would be clean.

 

[aerodyne]

They might give you a due bill for a repair.

It is possible is was caused on transit, and not by the prior owner

OTOH, if I had you range, I would be laughing my way to the Supercharger..

 

[mvotb]

Looks like the previous owner simply backed into something. Seriously doubt that very minor damage was caused by any kind of wreck. Get some touch up paint.

 

[darxsys]

That's so small and irrelevant. Enjoy your car and get it fixed somewhere if it really annoys you that much.

 

[aerodyne]

Also could be scratches from a garage door closing on the rear bumper.

I think you got a pretty good deal. See Dr Color chip..

 

[robg]

Yep- looks like someone just backed into something at low speed. Not a big deal but see if you can get them to fix it.