Salvage Model 3

[robguz36]

Hello all!
For a while ive been wanting to get into the EV game, but never really could come up with the money for a new one, i started looking into used ones. i found a salvage 2019 model 3 long range for just the right price. My main concern is i understand any and all warranty is automatically
voided, as well as the vin being permabanned. My question is, how is the reliability on the model 3? As of August 8 2022, any salvage model 3s out there that can supercharge ATM? Are there other alternstives to fast charging ? and how is thr policy outlook on salvage model 3s currently?

The rebuilt title was dude to rear end accident, no frame or battery pack damage. Car has FSD driving and drove extremely well. im in love.

Any info is very much appreciated! thank you all.

 

[CLK350]

You probably know but just in case, RichRebuild on YouTube had a lot of videos explaining his adventures with his self rebuilt Model S. - tho for the past couple years he's more into anything car/ electric.

 

[3sr+buyer]

Are there other alternstives to fast charging ?

CHAdeMO with adapter. Adapter is rare and expensive these days, although some EVgo stations have the adapter built-in to allow for Tesla charging. CHAdeMO charging in the US probably only goes up to about 50kW.

CCS1 with adapter (which is not yet officially being offered in the US by Tesla), but that also requires replacing some stuff to enable CCS1 capability in the car (some newer Model 3 have that already, but 2019 is too old to have come with that). CCS1 charging in the US varies in charging speed from a maximum of 24kW to 350kW, depending on the station.

No idea if being a salvage car would prevent either of the above.

 

[android04]

CHAdeMO with adapter. Adapter is rare and expensive these days, although some EVgo stations have the adapter built-in to allow for Tesla charging. CHAdeMO charging in the US probably only goes up to about 50kW.

CCS1 with adapter (which is not yet officially being offered in the US by Tesla), but that also requires replacing some stuff to enable CCS1 capability in the car (some newer Model 3 have that already, but 2019 is too old to have come with that). CCS1 charging in the US varies in charging speed from a maximum of 24kW to 350kW, depending on the station.

No idea if being a salvage car would prevent either of the above.

I believe that having Supercharging disabled by Tesla also disables CCS1 charging. Not sure if they disable CHAdeMO as well.

Edit: here is a post that could have more info Tesla to have salvage title supercharging reinstatement process by the end of the year, no s or x.

 

[jjrandorin]

OP there are some threads you may find of interest on the topic of salvage vehicles, like the following:

Tesla Service Deny assistance to salvage car

I’m getting crazy here guys, it’s a month now I try to have a service scheduled on My Tesla Model S 2021 Refresh. Service denied several time. Can they really do that?

teslamotorsclub.com

Another thread on charging on salvage cars

you could get the ingenext bonus model. There is battery pack heating. It brings the battery up to 30C. You also get alot of extra features. My favorite is the auto door. My door unlocks and pops open when I walk up to my car...

teslamotorsclub.com

Tesla model 3 doesn’t start - bms contactor state open [Salvage - air bags were deployed on vehicle]

Hi, guys 2022 Tesla model 3 doesn’t start - bms contactor state open… Air bag was deployed I replaced main fuse as usual, but car doesn’t start Shows : bms contactor state open Display lost bright and stop show current millage any more Any idea where I have to look problems? Thank you

teslamotorsclub.com

Salvaged M3

So I was told that only about 10-20% of rebuilt / branded title M3s lose supercharging, Ive been looking at a rebuilt one and was wondering if this was true and if its possible to lose updates or FSD. Thanks for the help sorry mods if i put this in the wrong channel new here

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[evrepair]

I believe that having Supercharging disabled by Tesla also disables CCS1 charging. Not sure if they disable CHAdeMO as well.

Edit: here is a post that could have more info Tesla to have salvage title supercharging reinstatement process by the end of the year, no s or x.

On model S and X, supercharging and CCS charging are on same flag, but on model 3 and Y they have separate flags. Tesla disables only supercharging, but 3rd party DC-DC fast charging continues to work.

 

[Joseph White]

On model S and X, supercharging and CCS charging are on same flag, but on model 3 and Y they have separate flags. Tesla disables only supercharging, but 3rd party DC-DC fast charging continues to work.

I'm curious to know if this is 100% verified info or if anyone has tested the CCS1 retrofit on an S or X with a rebuilt title to see if it works. I'm told they will do the inspection to reenable supercharging on the Model X, but they have no timeline for when it would actually be enabled.