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Posted on 10/04/2025 6:00:47 PM PDT by xxqqzz
Used electric vehicles have become the fastest-selling cars in the country, but one buyer said his Tesla came with a hidden surprise that left him stranded at a charger.
Daniel Boycott was absolutely loving the 2022 Tesla Model 3 he bought from a used car dealership in September, until he pulled up to a Tesla Supercharger, and his car wouldn't charge.
"That's when I found out it didn't work. I tried multiple stations. It's just not working," he said.
A Tesla representative told him on the phone and later in an email that "the car is currently unsupported for supercharging and warranties are voided due to salvaged vehicle."
"I was told it was clean. The CARFAX said it was clean, and I trusted that," he said.
The term "salvage" was a complete shock, but a deeper dive into the CARFAX vehicle history report, which he didn't pull until after the sale, uncovered a "minor accident."
Photos of the damage made it look more than minor, and a Tesla technician told him the repair work as shoddy.
"It was bad enough where they flagged it," he said.
Tesla said it's a safety issue connecting a damaged vehicle to the powerful superchargers.
"It's insanely frustrating," Boycott said.
Boycott said the network of 70,000 Tesla Superchargers across the country was one of the main reasons he bought the car. Without it, he said long distance trips are nearly impossible.
Fred Lambert, the editor-in-chief of Electrek, a news magazine about electric vehicles, said he's heard of at least one other case where a car with a clean title was labeled "salvage" in Tesla's system and blocked from supercharging.
Now Tesla is offering an inspection option for drivers trying to get back on the charging network.
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His name is Boycott. Maybe he should do that.
They just keep making regular gas cars that easier to keep.
Due diligence.
“Your payment is late, you will not be able to charge it until we receive your payment.”
Like the other items in the wonderful world of high tech.
A printer that now is no longer supported so won't work on the current devices for sending printing impulses to it.
some outdated music download devices.
That’s a pretty large chunk of useless battery then.
How to Protect Yourself
Use Vehicle History Databases:
Check the vehicle’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) website (www.vehiclehistory.gov).
You can also check VINs at the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) website (www.nicb.org) for free.
Inspect the Title:
Carefully examine the physical title for terms like “salvage,” “rebuilt,” “reconstructed,” or “flood”.
Request Records:
Ask the seller for original repair and maintenance records to get a clearer picture of the vehicle’s history.
Get an Independent Inspection:
Before buying, have a trusted, independent mechanic perform a thorough inspection to identify any hidden damage or shoddy repairs that might not be obvious to the average buyer.
“Boycott” refers to a real person whose last name was Boycott.
An electric car with faulty battery or electrical components could burn your house down.
It’s what happens when your vehicle is a laptop on wheels.
“How to Protect Yourself”:
Don’t buy a used EV.
Ever. [Maybe a golfkart]
True pandemic.
Problem may SIMPLEY be solved. JUST buy a new battery.
“Problem may SIMPLEY be solved. JUST buy a new battery.”
Stupid comments like that reveal biased ignorance.
A used car salesman mislead him? I’m SHOCKED!
You have to wonder, how did Tesla get pictures of the damage and repair? Was the “shoddy” repair by a Tesla dealer?
Stuped reply —90 % of Freepers know that a (/S) is not always needed.
My 30 year old beater still works fine with modern gas pumps
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