Just heard this from someone I know. This is in Canada, if it makes a difference:
Model Y, ordered in Sept last year. Finally ready for delivery this week. Buyer had already made up their mind that they didn't want the car, but had a private buyer lined up due to the price difference beween then and now. However, when they went to take delivery, Tesla asked them to sign a legal document declaring that they would not resell the car for 12 months. They refused, and Tesla would not release the car.
This is the first I've ever heard of this. It doesn't even seem legal to try to stop you from reselling your own property, but they are spooked that Tesla may try something like preventing the VIN transfer to the buyer, etc. It just seems very sketchy.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is it legal in Canada?
Model Y, ordered in Sept last year. Finally ready for delivery this week. Buyer had already made up their mind that they didn't want the car, but had a private buyer lined up due to the price difference beween then and now. However, when they went to take delivery, Tesla asked them to sign a legal document declaring that they would not resell the car for 12 months. They refused, and Tesla would not release the car.
This is the first I've ever heard of this. It doesn't even seem legal to try to stop you from reselling your own property, but they are spooked that Tesla may try something like preventing the VIN transfer to the buyer, etc. It just seems very sketchy.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is it legal in Canada?