UK: buying from Tesla used inventory.

[Mr Puzzles]

Morning all,

Sorry for all the questions, after having a drive of my car my friend wants his own Tesla now and as the Tesla guy I’m getting a lot of questions .

Has anyone bought a used car from Tesla? I’m assuming it’s similar to buying new but what happens if he goes to collect it and it’s got issues? Such as a scuff, damaged wheels etc.

Thanks all

 

[SR-Plus]

They’ll fix it via the service app or you can walk away before you drive the car off the forecourt

 

[Ricecooker]

There are still cars on Tesla inventory that are "pre reg" cars, but basically brand new sold as "demo cars". For demo cars/used cars, they do list what they deem as acceptable conditions on the listing page, which seems scary to me tbh. I'll be collecting my model Y this Fri travelling all the way to Southampton from the midlands!

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

I collect my MYP "demo car" tomorrow. My understanding is that they are actually brand new stock thats Tesla are trying to shift asap. I saved £5360 on the list price.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

To add, there seem to be some differences:

Demo Car (sub 50 miles) = brand new (with savings of 4K-5.3K)
Demo Car (around 5k miles) = actual used cars (Savings of 6k ish)

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

This "demo" MYP has £5360 off list.

Inventory | Tesla

www.tesla.com

 

[Mr Puzzles]

They’ll fix it via the service app or you can walk away before you drive the car off the forecourt

It’s a long way for him to go and I didn’t think Tesla did any negotiating, I doubt you’ll be able to say yes I’ll take it but you have to fix that scuff.

 

[MrT3]

To add, there seem to be some differences:

Demo Car (sub 50 miles) = brand new (with savings of 4K-5.3K)
Demo Car (around 5k miles) = actual used cars (Savings of 6k ish)

Yes, there are some real demo vehicles being sold off with mileage on the clock. Then there are the new 'demo' vehicles that are just pre-registered discounted new vehicles.

 

[Mr Puzzles]

There are still cars on Tesla inventory that are "pre reg" cars, but basically brand new sold as "demo cars". For demo cars/used cars, they do list what they deem as acceptable conditions on the listing page, which seems scary to me tbh. I'll be collecting my model Y this Fri travelling all the way to Southampton from the midlands!

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Agree. You could have a lot of small damage which is “fine”.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Yes, there are some real demo vehicles being sold off with mileage on the clock. Then there are the new 'demo' vehicles that are just pre-registered discounted new vehicles.

They're not even pre reg. They're brand new, unregistered.

 

[Ricecooker]

They're not even pre reg. They're brand new, unregistered.

I believe some are as an adviser told me the one I'm getting is pre reg to Tesla, unless I'm the odd one!

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

I believe some are as an adviser told me the one I'm getting is pre reg to Tesla, unless I'm the odd one!

Do you have a reg number yet? When do you collect? I didnt think Tesla do any pre reg at all (so you're the second owner on V5). I got my reg and VIN, and mine wasnt a pre reg

 

[Ricecooker]

Do you have a reg number yet? When do you collect? I didnt think Tesla do any pre reg at all (so you're the second owner on V5). I got my reg and VIN, and mine wasnt a pre reg

I'm collecting this Fri, and yes I've got my reg and vin. I haven't checked myself so not 100% sure, but yes I'll be the second owner first owner being Tesla, I'm taking the adviser's word for it!

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

I'm collecting this Fri, and yes I've got my reg and vin. I haven't checked myself so not 100% sure, but yes I'll be the second owner first owner being Tesla, I'm taking the adviser's word for it!

Cool! Enjoy collection day!

Might be able to check your reg history here, if its already been registered.

GOV.UK - Enter the registration number of the vehicle

vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

I'm collecting this Fri, and yes I've got my reg and vin. I haven't checked myself so not 100% sure, but yes I'll be the second owner first owner being Tesla, I'm taking the adviser's word for it!

Just curious, was yours listed as "under 50 miles" Demo?

 

[Ricecooker]

Cool! Enjoy collection day!

Might be able to check your reg history here, if its already been registered.

GOV.UK - Enter the registration number of the vehicle

vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk

Thank you, likewise enjoy your collection day tomorrow : )

Yes mine was listed as "Less than 50 mile odometer" demo car, £3000 off. I checked tesla-info it only has 6 miles on the odometer, and adviser confirmed it is basically brand new.

Sadly using the reg vehicle wasn't found, I guess I need to wait for the logbook to confirm!

 

[Mr Puzzles]

Well it's not a great start for the guy. He has seen a M3P he likes for and I told him to use Tesla Info which he has but he wanted to confirm the spec with Tesla so he calls them today and after being on hold ages the sales representative couldn't confirm the battery pack, Ryzen etc so it's take a punt on a near £60k car.

He would need to use finance so I guess it won't be straightforward to reject the car.

 

[MrT3]

Well it's not a great start for the guy. He has seen a M3P he likes for and I told him to use Tesla Info which he has but he wanted to confirm the spec with Tesla so he calls them today and after being on hold ages the sales representative couldn't confirm the battery pack, Ryzen etc so it's take a punt on a near £60k car.

He would need to use finance so I guess it won't be straightforward to reject the car.

Is this from Tesla? They state the year, VIN and warranty start date (i.e. when it was delivered) on the website.

 

[Mr Puzzles]

Yes it's from Tesla, he's text me to say he called again and they are going to see what they can do.

 

[AndyFov]

Re buying from the inventory -

I occasionally see a car that like a very good buy, and sooner or later I may impulsively part with a deposit.

What happens if you buy? I'm searching by my postcode, and the site is telling me cars are in Corby, which is manageably close to me, It then says the cars are to be collected from Edinburgh, which isn't. Is that normal?

So far as I can tell pricing seems vague and erratic. If it was anyone buy Tesla I'd be seeing enough warning signs to leave them the hell alone, but they do know what they're doing, right?