I have been monitoring used MS vehicles on the Tesla website for several weeks. Today was the first time I have seen listings where the car has a description of ‘Previously Repaired to Tesla Specifications’. Has Tesla always listed used cars that have been repaired? I have looked at 100+ listings and never seen this before today.
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Used Tesla Previously Repaired
- Thread starter David30263
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I don’t think you should avoid if priced correctly. My car has been hit and was repaired well, at one of the best body shops in the area which I chose and if I were to sell I would look at current prices and probably lower it 5k or so. A 10% discount
I agree so long as you can see the repairs. Most cars with substantial damage are written off by insurance companies, and at least with purchase from Tesla you know it likely cosmetic not salvage repair.
Perhaps Tesla legal. There have been a few cases where buyers reported finding evidence of repairs after purchasing pre-owned.
Highly unlikely I'd have thought, I wouldn't read more into it than the words they used 'previously repaired' seems sufficiently precise.
Chopr147
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The more I know about Tesla used car sales, the more I lean towards buying out my own lease. I was looking at 90D's but may just stick with my 75D. Much less aggravation
I wouldn't be too concerned about it, my car was bumped at a red light and the other car's license plate scuffed my rear bumper. The other parties insurance replaced the bumper and it was fixed by Tesla certified shop, it shows up on car history since it went through insurance, I am sure other vehicles have similar cosmetic damage listed as previously repaired.
Not true...there are plenty of previously repaired cars with warranties. Here is one of many:
2016 Model S | Tesla
As far as I can see they all have warranties as long as they are not over 4 year old.
Emailed my Tesla guy to see what he had to say about the "repaired" vehicles. His response below.
No salvage title on any of my cars
No repair history provided or available.
Accident history is considered confidential (not known by Tesla)
75-85% of cars showing accident are fender bender.
No cars on my inventory have had serious accidents like wrapped around a tree, etc.
Even if no accident is reported, we still put all cars through 120 point inspection and investigate for frame damage
No salvage title on any of my cars
No repair history provided or available.
Accident history is considered confidential (not known by Tesla)
75-85% of cars showing accident are fender bender.
No cars on my inventory have had serious accidents like wrapped around a tree, etc.
Even if no accident is reported, we still put all cars through 120 point inspection and investigate for frame damage
lol- so now its a "120 point" inspection? When did that change (had been 70)? Nonetheless, it's hard to believe they do any inspection based on some of the reports here.
