Tension
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How interchangeable are, say, all model S's in terms of motors and batteries? Are all battery packs swappable? Will Tesla upgrade one's battery or motor for them if a customer wanted a bigger battery or better motor?
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Where do the written off Teslas go in Aus?
- Thread starter eclectricdave
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I know where the 2014 Model S (P85) went, I bought it.......
It is a repairable write off so when it arrives I will assess the damage and see if its viable to resurrect it.
Part of this assessment will involve turning it on, so first problem no key.
As you could see from earlier posts showing the car on Pickles website its Vic licence plate was JAINA so if the power of the internet (and this forum) could point me in the direction of the original owner and maybe a key fob that would be a great start.
JAINA is now registered in Vic to a blue 2015 model S so it looks like the original owner kept the faith and stayed with Tesla.
Hopefully I haven't transgressed any forum privacy rules by making this request, if I have then please feel free to delete the post and I will consider myself told........
It is a repairable write off so when it arrives I will assess the damage and see if its viable to resurrect it.
Part of this assessment will involve turning it on, so first problem no key.
As you could see from earlier posts showing the car on Pickles website its Vic licence plate was JAINA so if the power of the internet (and this forum) could point me in the direction of the original owner and maybe a key fob that would be a great start.
JAINA is now registered in Vic to a blue 2015 model S so it looks like the original owner kept the faith and stayed with Tesla.
Hopefully I haven't transgressed any forum privacy rules by making this request, if I have then please feel free to delete the post and I will consider myself told........
Was that one of the ones which got removed from the Pickles sites before going to auction?
If so, how did you purchase it (and for how much, if you don't mind...)?
Good luck with your search, please keep us updated on the progress of your project. And if no luck let me know if you want to sell the batteries!
If so, how did you purchase it (and for how much, if you don't mind...)?
Good luck with your search, please keep us updated on the progress of your project. And if no luck let me know if you want to sell the batteries!
This was one of the cars previously withdrawn from Pickles, there are another 2 Tesla's coming up for auction in the next couple of weeks.
I paid $25,750 plus Pickles fees, I was originally only looking for the battery modules myself so if its not viable to repair I will use them in a couple of projects.
I paid $25,750 plus Pickles fees, I was originally only looking for the battery modules myself so if its not viable to repair I will use them in a couple of projects.
Mark E
Member
At various times they have indicated that this will be an option (bigger battery), but the reality that it's just not cost effective. You are better off buying another car.
It is heading to Townsville, if you want take a look PM me and we can arrange it, I have banned myself from today’s auction as I am under strict instructions not to buy any more cars.......
NiallDarwin
Right to Repair!
That was me. Hopefully its not too expensive a repair. At least this one is classed as repairable so it doesn't have to upset Tesla as much as my last one:
Asymmetry
Member
Should of watched Rich rebuilds channel first perhaps. Don't know why you'd sink all your money into a project car. Salvage cars are always a gamble.
Not sure about NZ but ACCC or Fair trading should help, state Ombudsman as well. I use the last office against the RMS here in Sydney.
Got a pic of the damage?
Not sure about NZ but ACCC or Fair trading should help, state Ombudsman as well. I use the last office against the RMS here in Sydney.
Got a pic of the damage?
I think that's cheap to be honest, for money, I would of taken a punt but NSW WOVR laws I would not be able to register the car again.
Good on you for having another go. Do you do the repairs yourself in NZ or here in Australia?
Was your last one a Stat writeoff?
NiallDarwin
Right to Repair!
Last write off was a stat.
I got the body repairs done by 'Simply Smashing' on Central Coast. They did a fantastic job. I highly recommend them. They were not Tesla certified when they took my job. They are certified (I believe) now.
I have a couple of very skilled Engineers do the mechanical work. We do proper investigation as appropriate such as crack testing which I don't believe the guys who initially wrote the vehicle off did.
There's known unknowns and unknown unknowns. I didn't know Tesla were so difficult. I assumed their word meant something. I found I was wrong. Yes, should have watched Rich first. Hindsight is a useless thing
NiallDarwin
Right to Repair!
Any idea where and for how much the wrecked 'X' that sold on Monday went? I was busy and missed the auction
Asymmetry
Member
Its ok, just needs more work.There's known unknowns and unknown unknowns. I didn't know Tesla were so difficult. I assumed their word meant something. I found I was wrong. Yes, should have watched Rich first. Hindsight is a useless thing
Id start by writing a email documenting your interactions with Tesla. Ask what can be done here for recertification. Then they will fob you off, then ask again with a dead line. Then they will fob you off again, then take those to the ACCC and/or your state ombudsman and/or fair trading. After you have a documented paper trail trying to fix this issues, Id contact Rich Rebuilds anyway, what do you have to loose?
Read up on Australian consumer law and your rights as a consumer. I don't think we have a right to repair act and salvage vehicles are grey area.
PS I bought my third Subaru yesterday from auctions. This BS from Tesla looks to similar to "Apple Care", its nothing I want to be a part of. Will be a few years before we know we are getting into and the associated costs with Tesla here.
NiallDarwin
Right to Repair!
Thanks Asymmetry. I've done essentially what you said, starting a year ago June with the exception of taking it via the NZ legal system because that is where me, the car and the written promise on a Tesla document were issued.
This thread gives a much fuller story on the project. No point in repeating it:
Supercharging promised but not delivered
This thread gives a much fuller story on the project. No point in repeating it:
Supercharging promised but not delivered
How is it there are so many totalled Teslas at the moment?
Today's Tesla X writeoff auctions sold for 33k and 16k. The latter was pretty well damaged but is heading my way for the batteries and motors for other projects...
Today's Tesla X writeoff auctions sold for 33k and 16k. The latter was pretty well damaged but is heading my way for the batteries and motors for other projects...
Tension
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Racecomp
Member
The $16K was well impacted be carful pulling that floor could have some serious cell damage inside. What's your project going to be?
