Top 5 Red Flags to Avoid When Buying a Used Tesla + Cybertruck Charging Issues & Massive Giveaway
Hey everyone, DennisCW here! We're filming this from the airport lounge (yes, really!), heading back home after some travel streams. Today, I'm breaking down essential tips for scoring a great used Tesla deal without getting ripped off. Used Tesla prices are skyrocketing—check the trends on CarGurus—but with these red flags and checks, you'll shop smart. Plus, we've got Cybertruck news, an insane Model S milestone, a software update, and a huge giveaway for 3W all-weather floor mats!
1. Check Battery Health First
Battery life is king for EVs. No need for a fancy service visit:
- Ask the seller to charge to 100%.
- Verify the displayed range matches expectations (e.g., compare to original specs).
Tesla warranties transfer to the second owner (up to 8 years/100-150k miles), so you're covered if it's solid.
2. Get a Pre-Purchase Inspection
Buying from Facebook Marketplace or third parties? Find a Tesla/EV specialist:
- Shoutout to my friend Chip at Hybrid and Electric Car Sales in Tennessee—he does thorough PPI.
- They'll spot hidden issues you might miss.
3. Demand Carfax or AutoCheck Reports
Standard for any used car, but a seller dodging this $20-30 report? Red flag! They might be hiding accidents or title issues.
4. Price It Right
- Compare market lows and wholesale values (what CarMax or Plug would pay).
- Sellers have limited options: sell to you or a dealer. Aim slightly above wholesale for a steal.
Pro tip: Selling your Tesla? Check Plug in the description—they offer thousands more, with quotes in 15 mins and pickup in 2 days.
5. Use a Paint Meter
Grab one on Amazon (~$20). Measures paint thickness:
- Too thick? Repaint from an accident. Major red flag.
Bonus: Buy from Tesla directly for an extra year of warranty. First Tesla? Go new—0-0.99% financing and full warranty!
These tips will save you headaches in this crazy market.
Cybertruck Power Conversion Glitch: Recall Incoming?
Many Cybertrucks won't charge on Level 2 home chargers (e.g., Wall Connector), throwing "power connector fault" errors. Parts backordered until May!
- Still drivable and superchargeable.
- Not a safety issue, so no NHTSA recall—just a service campaign.
Our second Cybertruck hasn't hit this (we've been supercharging). Owners, sound off in comments!
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Tesla Model S Hits 500,000 Miles with ZERO Defects!
A European Model S (800k+ km) passed inspection flawlessly. Proof Teslas last if maintained. Even post-warranty, they're tanks!
New Software: Free Supercharging Filter
Got free supercharging? New update filters trip planner to Tesla-owned stations only—avoid paying at third-party spots like Wawa.
Great for the free supercharge era possibly returning to Model 3/Y!
Giveaway Time: Win 3W All-Weather Floor Mats!
Congrats to Chark1162 (favorite food: nachos) on the Cybertruck wind-up racer! DM Instagram or use Linktree.
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Drive safe! 🚀
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