The TESLA Looked Great, But the Buyer Did Not Want an Expensive Surprise

The buyer's story

Why they booked

The TESLA looked impressive in the advert. It had the right colour, strong specification, and the seller described it as well maintained.

Laurence D. liked the car but knew that Car vehicles need careful checking. A car can look clean online and still have signs of hard driving, poor maintenance, worn brakes, tyre damage, suspension stress, previous accident repair, or hidden faults.

Before agreeing to buy, Laurence D. booked a Standard inspection to reduce the risk of an expensive mistake.

Booking reason

They booked because the car looked good, but performance cars can hide costly problems if they have been driven hard or poorly maintained.

Independent assessment

Inspection findings

Prior to carrying out a road test under bonnet fluid levels were checked and found to be correct, at this point the vehicle turned on with no permanent warning lights displayed on the driver’s information panel.

The road test was carried out at speeds of up to 60mph, in mixed road and traffic conditions.

During the road test the pay attention to the performance of powertrain and performance be considered in line with a similar vehicle the same make and model the similar mileage.

Throughout the course of the road test the vehicle handled and performed in a good manner, steered the chosen path of travel correctly and was free from any abnormal noise or vibration.

During the road test there was no evidence of any undue audible noises from the powertrain.

With final checks revealing no evidence of coolant leaks on the underside of the vehicle.

Overall conclusion vehicle is in good condition for the age and mileage.

Vehicle aesthetic is good for the mileage. With imperfections.

Vehicle interior is in good condition.

Prior to purchase, consideration must be given to the collective cost involved in the rectification of the desirable items listed within the report.These items should be reflected in the purchase price of the vehicle or rectified before purchase.

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Please call me back once you have reviewed all report in detail.

No reason to reject the vehicle.

Expect vehicle may have previous insurance bodywork repairs carried such or end of lease resprays for improvements or seller improvements work which considered can be acceptable and not checked on this inspection package.

Recommendation always obtain appropriate extended warranty for your car.

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Prior to carrying out a road test under bonnet fluid levels were checked and found to be correct, at this point the vehicle turned on with no permanent warning lights displayed on the driver’s information panel.

The road test was carried out at speeds of up to 60mph, in mixed road and traffic conditions.

During the road test the pay attention to the performance of powertrain and performance be considered in line with a similar vehicle the same make and model the similar mileage.

Throughout the course of the road test the vehicle handled and performed in a good manner, steered the chosen path of travel correctly and was free from any abnormal noise or vibration.

During the road test there was no evidence of any undue audible noises from the powertrain.

With final checks revealing no evidence of coolant leaks on the underside of the vehicle.

Overall conclusion vehicle is in good condition for the age and mileage.

Vehicle aesthetic is good for the mileage. With imperfections.

Vehicle interior is in good condition.

Prior to purchase, consideration must be given to the collective cost involved in the rectification of the desirable items listed within the report.These items should be reflected in the purchase price of the vehicle or rectified before purchase.

See my attached audio feedback.

Please call me back once you have reviewed all report in detail.

No reason to reject the vehicle.

Expect vehicle may have previous insurance bodywork repairs carried such or end of lease resprays for improvements or seller improvements work which considered can be acceptable and not checked on this inspection package.

Recommendation always obtain appropriate extended warranty for your car.

Condition and costs

Poor findings and repair costs

Poor condition findings

Plug-in diagnostic £300

Central electronics system

There is various small issues as faults present would require further investigation so as cost can vary. Ecall system issue also it can be separate battery which needs replacement or some overlooked issues while under warranty or outside warranty period. See HV section

After the inspection

The customer experience

Outcome

The inspection helped Laurence D. understand whether the TESLA was genuinely a good example or a car that could lead to expensive repairs.

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