Totaled Tesla Model S is a case of buyer beware Are you an aspiring New or Used Car Buyer looking for your dream car? Visit Cars4sa.co.za Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Tesla Motors, Legislation and Policy, USA, Videos Getting a Tesla Model S for just $50,000 is a steal, but when its a salvage title car and was written off as totaled by an insurance company, the bargain might not be worth the headache. Thats what a San Diego man is learning now that hes having trouble getting his fancy but damaged electric vehicle to work. Tesla has a different version of the story, of course. Peter Rutman has spent $8,000 in repairs for his EV, but theres one important bit of help he still needs: official activation from Tesla. Rutman is steaming mad at Tesla, telling San Diego 6 that, Tesla has created a situation where there is nowhere to go. Theyve blocked every avenue. Tesla has a different version of the story, of course, and says that theyre happy to look at the car (and certify it to run if its in good shape), but said in a statement to AutoblogGreen that Rutman isnt willing to sign a waiver to let Teslas mechanics get at the car. We have strong concerns about this car being safe for the road, but we have been prevented from inspecting the vehicle because Mr. Rutman refused to sign an inspection authorization form. That form clearly states that in order for us to support the vehicle on an ongoing basis, we need to ensure the repairs meet minimum safety standards, the company said. You can read the full statement below.San Diego 6 says that one of the problems is Teslas direct-sales model, which means that theres only one place for a customer like Rutman to go for assistance: the company itself. Right now, Rutman says, a Tesla-certified mechanic has to trigger some switch before the car will charge. And that cant happen until he signs the aforementioned authorization form. Rutman told the local TV station (video also below) that, The document they wanted me to sign didnt indicate they were going to do any repairs to the car, or get it up and running. They can take the car. They can keep it. They can do whatever they want with it. Tesla says this isnt true, and also denies there is any sort of black list in effect. Continue reading Totaled Tesla Model S is a case of buyer beware Totaled Tesla Model S is a case of buyer beware originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Mon, 29 Sep 2014 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments
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