Used car nightmare

[byeLT4]

If it 'hides' under a plastic piece, did that piece show any damage? Does the piece appear newer or maybe have a manufacturing stamp on it with a code/date by chance (proving it wasn't original)? Definitely a heck of a hit. Sorry you are going through this.

 

[1windy]

How did this resolve?

 

[Gixx1300R]

That is part of the battery shield, it is bolted on and can be easily replaced

 

[jeffbco]

Wish OP would come back and discuss resolution. Another consideration for him is - when he goes to sell this car will he have to disclose the damage?

 

[BertJ]

Wish OP would come back and discuss resolution. Another consideration for him is - when he goes to sell this car will he have to disclose the damage?

I too would like to know what happened. I can see Tesla’s point that the damage could have been caused by OP, but if that were the case the plastic cover would have been showing a lot of damage. Sadly, Tesla won’t let anyone inspect their car before purchase so you have to trust a company which has at times shown they shouldn’t be trusted. Buyer beware! Especially used cars. Well, even new I guess.

 

[Gixx1300R]

You can find them on Ebay

Tesla Model S 2012-2016 - FRONT SUBFRAME ALUMINUM SKID BAR - 1036143-00-B | eBay

 

[rstamper]

You can find them on Ebay

Tesla Model S 2012-2016 - FRONT SUBFRAME ALUMINUM SKID BAR - 1036143-00-B | eBay

Awesome so for 60 dollars he can have his issue fixed thats not bad. All you need is a torque wrench and the torque specs for those bolts.

 

[Gixx1300R]

Awesome so for 60 dollars he can have his issue fixed thats not bad. All you need is a torque wrench and the torque specs for those bolts.

Correct, what he stated is a "nightmare" has an easy and inexpensive solution. It is NOT a structural part of the car but it was placed there as a safety measure to protect the battery pack.