Hi to all at Teslamotorsclub. I've been reading posts on here about the Model X and members' problems getting any help or parts from Tesla with salvage vehicles ever since I bought a category 'S' ( UK term for structurally damaged repairable ) P100D a couple of weeks ago.
Yes I know - I should have read the posts BEFORE buying it - but over here any Teslas on the repair/salvage scene are very rare and I had been looking into doing an EV conversion of a Jaguar V12 XKE and was aware of the values of battery and motor units.
Anyway the vehicle looked very fixable, I bought the vehicle and had it delivered. Only to then find a 'legal looking' notice from no less than Tesla Motors Inc. Stating the vehicle to be a 'total loss' and that it would have to be put through Teslas approved body repair scheme to be 'redeemed' - yet ,it then states that "being an unsupported vehicle neither Tesla nor Tesla approved bodyshops are to supply parts or services to such vehicles ! Catch 22 ?
This was annoying because it was addressed to the salvage auction who I'd bought it off and the last line of the notice does say "you are required to give a copy of this notice to any subsequent purchaser of the vehicle" - well they did, only they put no mention of this in the auction details and I found the notice screwed into a ball , stuffed under the back of the drivers seat! So I guess they can claim they 'gave' a copy to the new owner.
I will attach a copy of this if anyone hasn't seen this notice, and if it's OK to do so.
Ok I've looked the car over and removed a few damaged parts to assess the damage and it looks pretty straight forward mechanically.
Then I contacted Tesla UK Who gave me their approved bodyshops number - as soon as I gave them the license number that was it - No talking to salvage owners - end of !
Ok I've read enough to understand the position re- Tesla and not wanting 3rd party bodged cars bringing their good name into disrepute and accept that.
I will just state that in England at least , if Tesla vehicles are total losses for so little damage then I can't see insurers touching them with a greased barge pole in the near future - and insurance is pretty expensive anyway over here!
The decision now is a) break the beautiful new car into pieces and probably get more than I paid for it. B) take up the challenge, inspired by threads on this site by others facing similar technical problems and put it back on the road. C) demand my money back - claiming non disclosure of the Tesla notice.
Personally I would like to put the car back on the road - but I'm open to guidance from members here.
Thanks Jagman1961
Yes I know - I should have read the posts BEFORE buying it - but over here any Teslas on the repair/salvage scene are very rare and I had been looking into doing an EV conversion of a Jaguar V12 XKE and was aware of the values of battery and motor units.
Anyway the vehicle looked very fixable, I bought the vehicle and had it delivered. Only to then find a 'legal looking' notice from no less than Tesla Motors Inc. Stating the vehicle to be a 'total loss' and that it would have to be put through Teslas approved body repair scheme to be 'redeemed' - yet ,it then states that "being an unsupported vehicle neither Tesla nor Tesla approved bodyshops are to supply parts or services to such vehicles ! Catch 22 ?
This was annoying because it was addressed to the salvage auction who I'd bought it off and the last line of the notice does say "you are required to give a copy of this notice to any subsequent purchaser of the vehicle" - well they did, only they put no mention of this in the auction details and I found the notice screwed into a ball , stuffed under the back of the drivers seat! So I guess they can claim they 'gave' a copy to the new owner.
I will attach a copy of this if anyone hasn't seen this notice, and if it's OK to do so.
Ok I've looked the car over and removed a few damaged parts to assess the damage and it looks pretty straight forward mechanically.
Then I contacted Tesla UK Who gave me their approved bodyshops number - as soon as I gave them the license number that was it - No talking to salvage owners - end of !
Ok I've read enough to understand the position re- Tesla and not wanting 3rd party bodged cars bringing their good name into disrepute and accept that.
I will just state that in England at least , if Tesla vehicles are total losses for so little damage then I can't see insurers touching them with a greased barge pole in the near future - and insurance is pretty expensive anyway over here!
The decision now is a) break the beautiful new car into pieces and probably get more than I paid for it. B) take up the challenge, inspired by threads on this site by others facing similar technical problems and put it back on the road. C) demand my money back - claiming non disclosure of the Tesla notice.
Personally I would like to put the car back on the road - but I'm open to guidance from members here.
Thanks Jagman1961