1. Introduction
There could be many benefits buying Used Tesla Cars. However, it could be useful to check few things before buying used Tesla car to avoid surprises.
2. What could be checked before buying car?
2.1 Look Up for Car Repair History
You should look up for Car Repair History.
2.2 Damage History
Its important to check whether car had structural damage and airbag deployment. Please read more details in another guide about accident. Link
2.3 Battery Health
It is highly recommended to check high voltage battery health test before buying used electric car. You should ask owner for Battery Health Test Report. It could be done via Touchscreen (Service Mode > Battery > High Voltage > HV System > Health Test) or with aftermarket kit. Please read more details about health test. Link
In case, if you buy car with bad battery. Battery replacement could cost in between 7,500 to 17,000 dollars/euro.
How to check Battery Health Test
Touchscreen High Voltage > HV System > Health Test
Cost to Test Tesla Battery Health Test
It could cost around 100 Euro.
Please read more details about Battery Health Test in another guide. Link
2.4 Drive Unit
New drive unit cost could in between 5,200 to 7,600 dollars. It is better to check drive unit condition before buying used car.
Model S/X with Large Drive Unit
If you are buying Model S/X with large drive unit. It is highly recommended to check coolant leakage. Please read more details how to check it. Link
2.6 Suspension
Please check suspension.
2.5 Test Drive for any vibration and noise
Before buying a car please check if there is any vibration or abnormal noise. Please read for more details in another guide. Link
2.6 Infotainment
Please check which infotainment car has. Please read more details. Link
3 Check Up Car from some Professional Workshop or Expert
It is highly recommended to inspect car from expert before buying to avoid surprise repair after buying a car. Some workshop/expert offer check up services. If you are looking for Tesla Expert who can check car. Please contact us.
It should be checked following key areas: General, Cosmetic, Tire conidtion, Functional, Control/ MCUs, Liftgate, Hood, Seats, Interior, Drive Unit, Battery, Brakes, Safety.
4. How to transfer car ownership to new owner?
After buying a car. Old car owner can transfer ownership of the car to new owner in Tesla App. Please read more details how to do. Link
5. Online Support
If you need online support from Expert.
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6. FAQ
1. Is it same like buying normal IC Car?
Some of parts are same like IC Cars. However major difference to have High Voltage Battery instead internal combustion engine.
