Hey guys, new here and been lurking for a few weeks. Got a call from Tesla today and they said there is a car that matched me but had repair work done. No accident or structural damage. But 12K of repair. Mainly paint and remove and assembly in order to paint. Would you guys take it? I feel that it went through quality check and now should have less issues. The guy said the repair might show up on Carfax. But it doesn’t make sense since it wasn’t in an accident.
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Eek! I just saw a "new" article last week so maybe I posted the incorrect link above. I'll see if I can find a legitimate recent news source. It's possible the one I saw last week was quoting last year's article. Searching now and even though I have filters set for the past couple weeks, several do reference last year's article.
Seems like we got the same call since we're both in the Bay Area. I saw it as an option to get a car that went through great quality control and should have no issues. Or maybe all the re-assembly will cause more problems. The Carfax is a bit concerning but even then, it should show up as a service. Worst case, it will be clear it was done pre-sale and no accident.
Ayc5289
Member
Tesla called me back and said that it won't turn up on carfax. I also learned that my delivery window was pushed back to March - April prior to the phone call. So I will be getting a car this year now that is a scratch and repair and a 2021 vs a 2022. I can still refuse at delivery if it doesn't check out.
How did Tesla determine that it won't show up on the Carfax? The person who called me told me that they are just not sure and it's a risk I would be taking. Plus will need to sign an acknowledgement that repairs were done. They sent me the repair estimate and it seems like just body work.
josahua
Member
I got one for you all. When I full open the center console to get to the deepest part the light is on until the console cover (longest sliding piece) locks. When it locks, it turns off the light. seems a little backward. any place to reach in and adjust?
Ayc5289
Member
Not sure
in all the paperwork I am seeing online there are no disclosures. But perhaps it will pop up when I go pick up. I do recall signing something similar when I bought a loaner in 2018. When I sold that car there were no indications it was a loaner on carfax. So yeah Tesla probably doesn't know and we are rolling the dice to save 3k and to get a car this year vs next as elon pushes to hit his numbers before end of year.Not sure
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
The body shop doing the repairs reports the work to Carfax. Did Tesla do the repair work in house and then not report it?
Ayc5289
Member
Since I have the Vin now I can probably run a carfax and see if there are any reports. I do know there is a delay in reporting and even though it could comeback clean now it could appear in 6 months.
Ayc5289
Member
Ayc5289
Member
Quick update here. When I spoke to the Tesla rep, he mentioned the Tesla I was getting was am October build. I just checked the VIN assigned to me now and it is a MF430. Correct me if I am wrong but that is an early refresh S from back in May correct and there were problems.......so this car could be a Fremont back lot car that has been reworked 6+ months
jebinc
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FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
I would not touch this car... request the full story before going forward.
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