Watch This BEFORE Buying a Used Tesla!
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- čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
- #Tesla #TeslaModel3 #TeslaModel3LongRange #Model3LongRange #2018TeslaModel3
Sooo, you've decided to go electric, but you don't want to spend $60K+ on your first EV in case you don't like it? Yeah, that was me too. I decided to buy a used Tesla Model 3, but I didn't buy it from Tesla - I bought it from a third party, a Ford dealership!
I knew right away I was going to have to do my homework, to make sure that by the time I left the dealership that my car was registered to me, attached to my phone, and synced up with my account.
The problem is: the folks at Ford don't really know how to do that for a Tesla. And the company's own website is sort of confusing and cumbersome.
So how do you take ownership of a used Tesla? What steps are involved? What should you be prepared to do at the dealership BEFORE you leave?
I break it ALL down for you here - step by step. Just like the 'fuel' and design of these cars, the ownership process and required protocol is unlike any other car brand out there today.
Hope this video helps you snag a GOOD DEAL and avoid any headaches along the way!
0:00 Welcome/Intro.
2:32 Bring Laptop to Dealership
2:46 Register for Account at Tesla.com
4:23 Take a Picture of Title or Registration
4:35 Do this AT the Dealership While Signing Documents
5:16 Rename Car a Secret Code
7:14 Make Sure Once Car is Yours to Put Credit Card on File for Supercharging - Auta a dopravní prostředky
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I've watched 100 tesla videos & I've never heard this before! Well done!
Agree with this statement, no sure I found any other video talking about this! Thank you!
A big shout out to you bro. I purchased from a non Tesla dealership and haven’t been able to take ownership of my Tesla 3 even though they told me it would take 3 to 5 days. I found your video and followed your advice and in less than 10 minutes it was released to me. Thanks again. If you’re ever in the area you got a steak dinner on me.
That’s awesome dude I’m so glad I was able to help out!! Congrats on your Model 3 🙏🏼
WOW. What a process !! Great job AP !!
Amazing and very helpful video as I look for my used Model 3 long range! Thank you sir!
Very helpful information. Thank you so much for making video.
Great video!!! thank you for all the infomation
HOLY COW!! Beauteous vehicle and fantastic report re your purchase process! Happy travels!! Duma
Glad to stumble upon this video. Picking my second hand tesla tomorrow. I already had a list of things to check but these were new very important things. Thanks!
Glad to help!!
Great information. Thanks!
you are back, i hope it continues you do great work
Thank you!!
Wow thanks so much very helpful
Thank you I needed all these things
Grabbing a 2020 Model 3 Performance Dual Motor next week. After watching this I am super excited. Thank you for this!
Ahhh so exciting! You’re welcome.
Just bought my 2018 long range in perfect condition from a jeep dealer. Came with premium connectivity for life and enhanced autopilot. Definitely great video,but I bought mine before watching your video. Just know as long as vehicle is not salvage,tesla allows 1 supercharge while setting up account
Oh nice!! Didn’t know that. Thanks for the info - happy with the car so far?! 😎
@Overdrive Reviews yes. So far so good. We live in an apt so I been only supercharging .so far no issues and range is good. I keep battery no lower than 20% and no higher than 90% . Let's me drive to and from work for 3 days about 64 miles a day . I can push a 4th day but would need charge on my way back home
You know, of late, I always read the reviews, because there almost always seems to be at least one reviewer who knows something that we post- doesn’t. Case in point! But I absolutely “ loved “ your post. Like you, I’ve been debating buying NEW, or leasing the Ionic 6, or Model Y. Definitely thinking Model 3 Long Range 19-20. Brilliant post; Thanks.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👊🏼
@Mela'n Greathouse thanks. I just added to the knowledge to help others. Just do your research on the Tesla of your choice. I wouldn't go with hyundai. So far 3 months later I love my model 3. Such a fun car and no issues.
do u know if buying it used from the jeep dealer , does the powertrain warranty transfer to you as the new owner ?
Thank you for this in depth video. Definitely didn’t know all this was required for ownership but now I’ll be prepared. Going in at the end of the month to pick up my model s and I can’t wait.
So sick!! Excited for you. Glad this could help.
Great video. So helpful 😊
thanks! glad i could help
Solid info man. I would have had no idea about this stuff.
Thanks boss, glad it helped.
Good info. Thanks!!!
Welcome! I’m glad it was helpful .
Nice job 😊
Great info to know. Must watch if you are in the market for a used Tesla.
thanks boss!
I I’m the process of buying 1st one 😊18’model 3 I think it’s long range lol it’s not standard I know for sure rear wheel was hoping for awd but that was one thing I could swing without but wish me luck black premium white 19’s 35k used dealership no dealer warranty😢pice though 25k! Super happy praying for a long road ahead with it thank you for video looking for new info Ava cheers 🥂
Thank you for this video! I feel much more ready for the purchase ordeal.
Simple to the point video! Great job bro! I'm looking into purchasing the same year and model and your tips are very helpful. Did you check the undercarriage to see if there was any damage? I hear that is definitely something that needs to be looked at. Please keep us posted on your experience.
Thanks! I did not, actually, simply because I forgot to. I had a list of stuff to check & got excited and carried away during the buying process. I haven’t had any issues at all, and the car is super solid. Had some higher miles for its year, but was in very good shape. So I suspect my underside is all good! At least hoping lol
one last thing I recommend - is SET THE FACTORY DEFAULT BEFORE YOU TRANSFER OWNERSHIP.. THAT WAY YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS ARE NOT ON THE CAR. Like wiping a cell phone before selling it.
This is exactly what I needed to know before buying a 2nd Tesla Model 3
Glad I could help sir!
We hadn't thought about this when I noticed a red Tesla Model 3 at one of our local dealers and stopped in for a look. We loved the car, the numbers worked out how we wanted them to and with a handshake and a couple plastic keycards, they sent us on our way. Oh wow, did we have a lot to learn. We went through the website and drove over to a local Tesla dealer and since the prior owner didn't release the car in the app or otherwise, we had a lot more trouble claiming ownership.
Took a week or so fumbling with those plastic keycards until our ownership transfer completed. Lots of hassle but in the end, we know a lot more about the process now. Great video...
Thanks! Welcome to the family haha
Any hints on what to do in this situation whenyou don't have a local Tesla dealership? The closest dealership to us is 145 miles away in Las Vegas.
@@avwill There's a way to prove ownership with the app. Turns out our local Tesla dealer didn't actually et the request in anyways. We called the toll-free number and they were much faster and awesome to deal with.
@@slyguyaction Thanks again,
The app let you enter the vin an go all the way to uploading documents? Thought it wouldn’t let you get past entering the vin?
Just purchased a 2019 model 3 standard range plus from a Volkswagen dealership, I pick it up on Wednesday. Im so excited!
So cool!! Best of luck.
Thank you my man! Peace & prosperity!
I’m buying an out-of-state Tesla tomorrow and having it delivered via third-party next week, so it’ll be interesting having to go through all this days after purchase. Luckily they’re super responsive so it should be smoother than it sounds 😅
good luck!!!!
This was a really helpful video. Thanks
Welcome! Did you snag one?!!
@@overdrive_reviews yes, I'm picking it up on Monday from the dealership! A 2020 standard range plus with 20,000 miles! Prices have fallen so much thanks to Elon's price cuts it's actually become a reality for me to purchase one. I almost can't believe it! I can't wait for Monday and I found your video exactly what I need before going in to the dealership. Thanks once again
@@LearnEnglishwithJames. so cool, I wish I had these same economic conditions and used prices last year when I bought mine haha but super thrilled for you, you won't regret it!!
@@overdrive_reviews thanks man!
Thanks so much.
Just sold my M3 today to a private person. These are really good tips.
I’ve been planning on this for quite some time. Even though Teslas seem pretty standard EV. I didn’t want a Chevy Bolt EUV and the Rivian is way out of my league atm.
I couldn’t help but a couple features of my own. All wheel drive for the snow in the Midwest, long range for if I need to stay in an area at the end of an Uber night, and I just want my phone on me. I love technology more than food most of the times so passing out somewhere is not a problem for me.
I’m ready to think bigger than Planet Fitness and Loves gas stations. I’m also a Full Sail University major. I will continue to mix music and videos with usb monitors in the back of my Tesla.
My main concern is the handles and why they weren’t the kind that sticks out rectangularly when the doors are unlocked.
I don’t plan on using auto pilot but if so I’d still keep my eyes on the road and hands above the steering wheel. The construction can get a bit persistent in any part of the USA from personal experience.
It’s time for me to make money moves that decided, “hey, I just know what to do with all this gas I’m using when I could save the environment too.”
It doesn’t matter which year Tesla I get as long as it’s a Long Range, AWD, and prestige between 2018 and current. I preferred Royal Blue and white interior. It’s so formal to do.
It’s time to have something that blows cold and hot air while I use something electronic and not combustion which the extra range can account for the overnights. I’m a very clean person and I usually clock my breaks and meals well.
Honestly I want to use this car to take as many breaks and nights off as I need. I swear. Uber is so fun. Being on the road is fun.
Bought my 2019 SR+ from Tesla directly…..easiest car buying experience ever. 👍🏻
Thanks so much for this video! I’m 7 months away from being a Tesla model 3 owner!!!!
Awesome!! You won’t regret it.
Ooo exciting! 😁
Sooo update 7 months later?
Several hours at a traditional dealership to buy your Tesla while I bought my new Model 3 from Tesla and it took like 10 mins. It was anti climactic. I was looking for, you know, more to the experience from Tesla. But, it was straightforward.
Lol I totally get that. My experience was quite different - the car was basically a blank slate that needed to be synced up with me!
I had a similar experience with buying my Leaf from a non-Nissan dealer. They didn't know much about the car, but thankfully had a place to charge it on site. Problem is, I found out later that the charge cord that's supposed to come with the car wasn't there. Don't know why the previous owner kept it, but oh well.
Thank you
Very helpful and informative video … I’m looking to get a used Tesla to replace my former BMW
thanks! and good luck, i love my Model 3!
Thanks for this Video. I am picking up a Tesla model 3 Long range tomorrow morning and I worry about transferring ownership.
Follow my steps! You should be all set if the previous owner did all the right stuff.
How did it go?
@@CactusBravo42 it was a breeze and no issues at all. Just created my account and was able to take ownership like nothing.
I’ll be buying a Tesla m3 soon. I drive a Chevy bolt and the 50kw fast charging isn’t fast enough, if this car had 75-100kw charging it would be the perfect car especially for the price but that’s why I want to get a Tesla for the faster charging.
Thanks for the video
Of course! Are you buying new or used? Good luck!
Hey congrats on the purchase! Did your car have any autopilot upgrades from the previous owner (Enhanced AP or FSD)? If so, did that transfer over ok for you? Some stories out there of purchased upgrades made by previous owner being removed by Tesla for new owners after transfer of ownership completes. Thanks in advance
Hey dude - my car did not have Enhanced Autopilot or FSD, unfortunately. But I have read that both features stay with the OWNER, not the car, which is kind of backward to me. So, I suppose the prior owner could have had it and I just don't know...but mine does not. Thanks for watching!
Hey Stas my car did have enhanced autopilot so far it has it when I bought car and has premium connectivity for life.
@@overdrive_reviews Unfortunately, it stays with the car and not the owner who bought the features.
@@GRC7769what's the premium connectivity mean exactly?
bought my tesla cash from a non Tesla dealer I downloaded the app and they just transferred ownership right there. Got my reg card and title about two and half weeks later smoothest transaction ever.
Great video, can i ask you about warranty, are you getting any warranty through Tesla , if not can you purchase extended warranty?? Thanks
Hi Toni - Thanks! Had fun making this one.
The batteries are warranted for 8 years, 120K miles. The full new car warranty was only 4 years 50K miles, I believe. So that’s expired on mine. Since I bought a used one from a non-Tesla dealership, I’m not sure if you can buy an extended warranty. I did not do so, either thru Tesla or a 3rd party. So I still have some battery warranty left but none on the car itself!
@@overdrive_reviews thanks
Great video I wish I had seen it before purchasing my 2021 M3 LR. I bought it from a Mazda dealership only to find out a few weeks later several issues with the car.
Lots of water gets into the frunk when driving in heavy rain.
The brake reservoir cap was missing.
The bolts on the hood had been removed and put back on.
Both fenders had been repainted.
The bumper had been repainted.
The drivers side B-Piller had been removed and not put back properly.
I got mine with 10k miles on it so unfortunately I was overly confident the car was in good shape.
In two days on May 17th I'm having Tesla check the car over to make sure it still has the warranty since obviously something rather serious happened.
The dealership showed me the CarFax report with no accidents listed.
My advice asked the dealership if you can have the car looked over at your local Tesla service center. It's going to cost me $100 for them to go over the car.
That $100 would have been the best investment i should have done in the first place.
Someone remind me to come back after they look at it to tell you what they find.
Ahhh damn dude sorry to hear! That is no fun. Hope it goes well, let me know what they find.
@@overdrive_reviews I'll try to remember to come back in two or three days with a report.
What’s the update?
@@BostonCoachTaiwo
So Tesla was fantastic. They checked every inch of the car and said whoever performed the repairs did a great job. The warranty is fully intact. As for the cosmetics, they fixed everything under warranty. Issues with the B-Piller, the seating and anything else were all addressed. They even replaced the rear passenger tail light because it had mist in it (a common issue). Water entering the frunk I was able to address with a little automotive weather stripping I picked up at Home Depot.
That’s glad to hear. This makes it harder for me to decide between Mach e and Model 3
Hey can you do a video on how you decided your Tesla model 2018 was the best deal? I am about to buy a Tesla and unsure how to know if the Tesla I am looking any is a good deal from a third party dealer
I really wanted to try out the EV world but not spend a ton of money on a brand new one in case I didn’t like it or found it too cumbersome. For me, I wanted a Tesla that was a few years old (to get any kinks or recalls etc worked out), one that was long range and one that I could keep for a year or two, and then trade/sell when I’m close to 100K miles….I bought it with 72K. My advice if you’re buying a used one from a third party is to obviously test drive it, check what the car says its range is at 100% charge (to evaluate how much battery degradation the car has), and pay attention to the build quality: some Model 3’s do have panel gap issues, and some don’t. Mine doesn’t.
My advice would be to schedule a test drive on new ones at a Tesla dealership near you. If that's not an option try renting one from someone on the Turo app for a day or two. I'm hearing that the Model 3 is the best bang for the buck.
Just bought my Tesla , if I get the email that’s shows my Tesla with the vin number, that means it’s my car now ?
Will Tesla accept the Bill of Sale? Lots of states, like mine (Florida) are using electronic titles so you never actually see it (even if you own the vehicle outright).
I believe the bill of sale is also acceptable! It takes a little longer for it to be reviewed tho.
Hi, now that you've had your Tesla for about a year and it looks like you might have bought it at around 72k, have you found any problems so far including the battery? Thank you!
Hi there - no high voltage battery issues (the one that powers the motors and makes the car go) but my low voltage battery did conk out (that’s the battery that runs auxiliary stuff). $110 plus hour time to fix. I also had the upper control arms replaced on both front wheels, they were squeaking badly one day - easy fix at Tesla dealership. $300 max. I have 90K miles on it now, love it still. No big issues at all!
@@overdrive_reviews That's awesome! Thank you for sharing and the review!
You can just call them in the phone too.they are all eligible whether they did it or not. As long as you have a new registration. They will do it via email. Did not need a title.
If I’m getting a 21k loan from a bank that I will use to buy from dealership how much taxes will but added on is it 6% of retail price? Like over almost $1300! I need to come up with by then!? I already for 4k pretty much all I have extra to say right now do I need 1300$ more yet?
#allalone #buticandoit
Great info... anybody know if a M3 can last 150,000-200,000 miles on the same original battery?
Thanks! Battery warranties are until 120K miles so, my guess is the car might last until 150K but your degradation might be the issue at that level of mileage. I’d imagine you’d be down to 60% of the battery’s capacity, unless you took really really good care of it and avoided super chargers etc.
How did you verify battery health if the dealership couldn't charge the battery how did you get access to the charging history and get satisfied that the car's battery was not degraded?
I - didn’t. I took a chance on this car and it’s worked out just fine. I was a new EV Buyer and didn’t know everything to check…plus you can always extrapolate the numbers. If it’s 80 miles at 30%, then you know you have roughly 265 or so. That’s a good way to determine rough battery degradation.
Im mid way through video... This would be my daily driver. I live in a home and we park in the driveway. I assume most would recommend we install a charger at home, right? Any insight into that process?
Yes absolutely!! You can buy a Tesla charger on their site and have a local electrician install. Many now do EV stuff, too. Might be a bit pricey at first but the whole goal of EV’s is to charge overnight and you leave the house with a “full tank” every day! Slower, home charging (AC charging) is better for your battery too.
Can I charge it outside? In the rain? Or snow? I live in WV and we experience all four seasons.
@@DerekOldfield absolutely; you can definitely charge in all weather. Car and the port where you insert the charger will be fine. It might charge slower in the snow/cold, but it'll be just fine.
Was watching to prepare, but looks like they dont let you enter vin anymore to check. Forces me to the app for adding a vehicle which immediately asks for document uploads.
ahhhh yes, I've heard this from others -- sorry about that! you'll def need the documents, so take pictures.
Hello what does it mean if in the Name your vehicle section..i try to click on rename and its dulled out?..i bought 2023 Model 3..from a dealership..i have access to use Telsa App..but i cant rename or the option to buy updates if so wanted... I'll try your process at my labtop soon
sorry to hear you're having issues...did you figure it out??
@overdrive_reviews i called telsa support..i gave them all my info.. They told me it would take 3 to 5 days
@@22s22a ahh damn, sorry to hear that...it definitely sounds like the prior owner didn't fully 'release' themselves from the car and that's what you're dealing with...!
does the powertrain warranty transferable to the new owner bro?
I believe it does but mine was expired. So I don’t know!
Can you speak to the transfer of warranty for 3rd party? Does this happen when you take ownership on the app?
The warranty and battery warranty transfer with you! Batteries are warranted for much longer - usually 8 years, 120K miles!
@@overdrive_reviews man that’s a remarkable warranty. Test driving a 2022 model 3 with 7,000 miles. Lots of warranty miles left. Just nervous to buy from used car dealership rather than Tesla.
Thanks!
@@willywonka2164 - best of luck! I bought my Model 3 with 72K miles on it, and I was prepared to do some 'higher miles' maintenance on it to get it up to operating speed. But I didn't really need to. So you should be just fine! Try to check the underbelly, for any major scraps, dents, etc,. that might indicate a hard blow to the battery (it's in the floor, if you didn't know). Also, try to check how many miles the car predicts at whatever the percentage is on the screen; that will give you a good idea of the degradation health of the battery. Mine, after 5 years and 90K miles, shows 284 miles at 100% state of charge. So do the math, it'll be helpful!
@@overdrive_reviews very helpful. I canceled my test drive plans because it is raining here. I wanted to be able to look underneath and not get all messy. I'll for sure look at all your suggestions.
What if I don’t have a license but getting it financed and someone else got there license and is driving it off the lot for me?
Lol that’s not a situation unique to buying a Tesla. Can’t answer that, that’s a question for your state’s motor vehicle or transportation department.
So what's the other option if it's not a dual motor are they all dual motor?
Great question: the Model 3 comes available with a single rear mounted motor
(RWD) or a dual motor like mine (AWD). Two motors in a Tesla means longer range, while one motor is what comes on the standard range Model 3.
I don't think this is relevant anymore, bc the tesla website won't allow the link extensions and just refers you to the application.
Hey is it possible to pay mouthy for the car to own it??
You mean like a lease?? Yes you can lease a brand-new Tesla but you have to turn it in at the end of the lease; right now, the company does not allow you to buy it at the end of the 3 years.
Make the dealer buy the charger
What happens if you haven't got a laptop
you can do i thru the app! or thru the computer at the car dealership...i just wanted to use my own devices.
Just so you know. Newer used Teslas do not come with a charger. Which sucks.
What a load of bollocks won't be getting one now too much hassle
I love #Elonmusk
Just buy directly from Tesla 😅
ChargePoint is brilliant. Quick, easy and fast up to 80%
Previous owner didn’t remove their information 🫠 any way I can get it removed from Tesla?
You’ll have to do the steps I lay out in this video…when you type in your VIN - it’ll likely tell you that it isn’t ready for transfer yet and Tesla needs to take some action on their end.
Great information. Thanks!
You’re welcome!