Used Tesla Delivery Checklist: What To Look For In 2024 - TESBROS

Found a used Tesla to buy? Congrats! Watch this before you head out to make the sale.
Take this checklist with you so you can make sure you know exactly what you're buying! We go through every part of the checklist in the video. blog.tesbros.com/wp-content/u...
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[@tesbros]

Don't forget to take the list with you on the big day! blog.tesbros.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Used-Tesla-checklist_Tesbros.pdf

[@john9663]

Surprised there was not a "check" to evaluate the state of the battery. How much has it deteriorated? It's overall health, range deterioration, etc.

[@tesbros]

The best way that I've found to figure that out is to look at the range at 100%. Take that number and divide it by whatever the range is supposed to be, and you'll get the percentage of degradation. For example, my Model Y in the video right now has 318 and it's supposed to have 320, so I divided that and I see that it has a 0.99% degradation.

[@andyhugie1647]

I’m thinking of buying a used Tesla did you get yours through Tesla used inventory or another dealer

[@tesbros]

@@andyhugie1647 I got mine through a dealer but both good options

[@Jay-jg9nl]

Hard list to bring is awesome with the video. Thank you!

[@davidbrooks1118]

Really surprised you don’t check battery capacity fade and health???? I would’ve thought that’d be the first and #1 thing to check??? But I’m a noob so..

[@explosivefitnessuk]

Thanks. Very helpful video

[@sidnickels]

Great video! Thanks

[@marianacastro1134]

Super helpful!

[@westunit777]

great video bro!

[@westondaniel]

Thank you for the info. Picking up my used 2021 MY on Saturday. This really helps.

[@ganeshswamy]

Excellent video. Super helpful. Thanks so Much

[@artmartin4066]

Excellent!

[@Dru419]

Excellent video! Definitely using this checklist when I make that purchase.

[@BIGSACE]

Needed this ! That ordeded a used 2020 model 3 from another state and I’m so nervous .

[@lisarobertson630]

Wow, thanks! It's so nerve wracking trying to buy a Tesla for the first time let alone a used one. This is so amazingly helpful.

[@tesbros]

Glad it helped!

[@robb7148]

About to get my car delivered so this is awesome, thanks

[@yusuke1910]

thank you studying this

[@mohamedmohamed9462]

Great video, do add glove compartment & console boxes to check as well

[@uyenvu2847]

Loved this!!

[@tesbros]

Glad it helped!

[@cnuoffer]

Used checklist is very good, especially taking into account that there are stuff that is acceptable with a used that wouldn't be for a new. Thanks.

[@durkjenkins578]

Nice! Good info. I did print out the checklist, Thank You.

[@tesbros]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BronsenKawewehi]

Incredibly helpful guide! Super grateful that you made this and a huge thank you for all the info and tips!!

[@tesbros]

Of course! Good luck with your purchase!

[@iandyson4493]

This was super helpful!!

[@tesbros]

I'm so glad!

[@ampact9275]

Thank you so much it really helpful!

[@tesbros]

Anytime!

[@Polemic-2525]

Thanks for a good video

[@tesbros]

Thanks for watching!

[@AWZool]

Thank you for the helpful checklist. Going to check/reserve my candidate tomorrow, wish me luck :D

[@tesbros]

Congrats!

[@73av8r5]

Just wanted to say thanks for the checklist. I’ll be picking up my used M3 soon. 👍🏻. It’s a 2019 SR+ with 23k miles for $37k. Hope it’s in good shape. 🙏🏻🤞🏻

[@tesbros]

Congrats! We hope it is too 🤞🏻

[@73av8r5]

@@tesbros It’s in great shape. Very happy. 👍🏻

[@rayedomar33]

Fantastic job brother! Really detailed and helpful checklist. I will be going to check a Tesla today, so will try these methods.

[@tesbros]

Awesome, hope it went well!

[@TheElectricMan]

Great #Tesla Content.

[@b.1494]

Super helpful, hopefully picking up my tesla today

[@tesbros]

Congrats!

[@jacksoncastiglione7386]

You are a legend, thanks. So helpful.

[@tesbros]

Glad to help!

[@user-pw4xk7cw3c]

Finally made me hit the subscribe button because I just purchased a used Tesla and did not know what else to put on my list. Thank you so much

[@tesbros]

Congrats on your purchase, and welcome to the channel!

[@sammather1786]

Thanks so much, your my go to guy! 🎉

[@tesbros]

Glad I could help!

[@mikealike5000]

Just got my M3 today. Thanks for all your help with the decision making

[@tesbros]

Congrats!

[@jamewright5013]

Thank you for the information I'm considering a used 2021 model y

[@tesbros]

Good choice!

[@johnnytest42]

Thanks for this sharing I'll go to take my car in 3 hours. I'm very exciting. Thanks for you channel I learn many thinks, I buy a kit PPF to install alone I my car, je te regarde de France. Bye

[@tesbros]

Congrats!

[@Diamondbeach]

Thank you for this! I’m looking at a used Tesla S and even thought I’m a girl. I will be that weird person doing all the ck list lol. This is very helpful!

[@amilliontoms]

Thanks for providing the list. Looking at a model 3 2020 tomorrow

[@tesbros]

Hope that went well!

[@amilliontoms]

@@tesbros I looked at 2. One was a 2020 SR+ and one was a 2018 LR. Similar mileage and price. Which would you go for? 2020 had cosmetic rear bumper damage (minor) and 2018 had slight dents from a roof rack on the A and B pillars

[@tesbros]

Oof, that's tough without seeing them. Sounds like they'd both be decent choices though. The long range can really come in handy if you like to travel. I would double check to make sure those dents aren't affecting the glass in any way though. Have either ever been in wrecks? I try to stay clear of those. Do either of them have EAP or FSD by chance?

[@amilliontoms]

@@tesbros both have EAP. Neither have been in a wreck. I love the pick up on the 2018 but do I really need 1-2 seconds quicker 0-60 for most driving… prob not. 2018 is dual AWD which would come in handy in New England, but 2020 does come with 2 tire sets (one winter). I’m leaning toward 2020 despite the lower spec

[@M1cRaa]

What is the price adjustment with all fees and taxes? For example if you are buying used MYP for 38.000 listed on the website. What the final price will be?

[@BubbaJumpInc]

Im potentially picking up a used Model X Soon - appreciate this!!

[@tesbros]

Best of luck and congrats!

[@BubbaJumpInc]

@@tesbros just picked up!!!

[@Yikes_its_Psychs]

I’m going to be buying a used model Y pretty soon, and was pretty worried about it. This is definitely providing me with some peace of mind, now that I know what to look for.

[@tesbros]

Glad to know it helped. Congrats on your new ride!

[@BurnseysRT]

I am looking to buy a used model 3 and feel the same. It’s very hard to get answers from TeSLA and really have confidence in what you are getting. Good luck

[@400deshaun]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@millicentfriendly]

Thanks for doing this. My 2020 M3 should hopefully be here next week. Do you do these checks at the service center? Would you try to get them to make repairs before signing for delivery or should you sign, take it home, do the checks and then contact the next day with the list of repairs to be scheduled? Curious as to the best way to have warranty work done? Thanks!

[@tesbros]

Great question. I would do all the checks at the service center before signing, make the list there and if the issues are something you're okay with fixing, then sign off on delivery and have them schedule the appropriate appointments for you to come back. The reason being that it makes the process much easier, and you leave knowing you made a good buy. Plus, if it has to do with the battery punctured, charging not working, or something seriously wrong, then you need to know these things before driving off.

[@agustinhernandez3879]

Great video! I’m looking into the MY I was just curious what’s considered a lot of mileage for a 2022?

[@tesbros]

Since it’s 2 years old, id say 20-30k miles is average. If it’s already above 50k then the warranty is gone, so that’s something to consider.

[@narphizoid]

Really excellent - thanks! Question: Is it worth scheduling a pre-purchase check-up with a Tesla Service Center when looking at a used Tesla?

[@tesbros]

I'm not sure if Tesla would do that but if you know what you're looking for, you'll be okay IMO.

[@MerchwithDan]

Great video! How do you know how much to deduct from the price they asking for flaws? Say you see some major scratches or if the tires are close to having to be replace. I am going at the end of the month to see this used Model 3 that I really want.. But I feel like I am going to run into some issues because the car is priced so cheaply.. its almost 42k miles and has Autopilot computer: Full self-driving computer with Autopilot: Included Package and Standard Connectivity Included. Does this mean that it has the AutoPilot Computer Included? Thanks if you get back to me!

[@tesbros]

All Teslas will have your basic autopilot. But when it comes to FSD, that's where it gets tricky to tell sometimes. You might see "Full Self Driving capability" or "Full self-driving computer" in your software settings, but this doesn't mean you have it. To tell if the car has full self-driving feature activated, ask them to take a photo of the "Software" tab and send to you. Underneath the VIN #, you need to see "Full Self Driving Capability" with "included package" written beneath it for the car to have the FSD package activated. As far as how much to deduct from flaws, I would write them all down and how much it would cost to fix each one. Then subtract from what they are asking for and see if you can negotiate a lower price based on that.

[@ultimatum001]

❤

[@firouzehj.7612]

We followed your list today. Found battery damaged. They did not sell the car to us.

[@tesbros]

Glad this helped but sorry that one didn’t work out. Hopefully you find your new ride soon!

[@shaun_canada]

Great video, but what about checking the battery health?

[@tesbros]

Charge it all the way to 100% and do the math to find the battery degradation. Should be roughly 1-2% decrease in range per year at most. That should give you an idea of how healthy the battery is

[@royalpools]

Do you have one checklist for older model SP 85D

[@tesbros]

A lot in this video is relevant for that car too! But I found this checklist that might also be helpful for you - www.fixyourtesla.com/Buying-A-Used-Tesla-Model-S.html

[@sds6303]

How does Tesla know what vehicles are being sold at local dealerships? And how do you get the same insurance & maintenance if you don’t buy one at a Tesla dealership itself?

[@tesbros]

The warranty is carried with the car, not the place you buy from

[@michaelcrz1430]

Thanks for sharing, got a question. If buying a used Tesla from a 3rd party dealership and the the vehicle still under the warranty. Would Tesla fix panel gap and any imperfections without any charge?

[@tesbros]

Yes, unless they deem it "within spec". Can get tricky with panel gaps and wear and tear that they see as fine. Check out the 'warranty and condition' section here to get a better idea of what they look for - www.tesla.com/support/ordering-used-tesla#vehicle-condition

[@michaelpietrzak6073]

2019 long range M3 with 39k miles. Asking $39,995 and Carfax report is completely clean. Should I be worried about almost 40k miles on it?

[@tesbros]

I wouldn't worry about 40k miles on it. That's pretty average for a nearly 4 yr old car. As long as the driver took good care of it and it's in good shape, I think that's a good deal. Especially because you can't order a M3 long range at the moment in US and Canada since the order backlog extends well into 2023. However, keep in mind the warranty expiring soon.

[@jamiesonhaak6111]

The warranty portion wasnt clear to me. If someone buys a used Tesla from a Ford or Honda dealership and it has ~20k miles on it. Does it have a warranty with Tesla? Thanks

[@matty1614]

Yes it does, it doesn’t matter where you get it as long as it’s within that time frame/Miles. Buying from Tesla gives you more time/miles for the warranty

[@dez7726]

is there a way to check for codes? battery status? when and if any have been cleared?

[@tesbros]

Yes, go the the car details and then push on the “Model” and once it reacts, let it go and put “SERVICE” and that’ll put it in service mode. There, you’ll be able to see all the previous codes with time stamps.

[@richmartinez96]

Have a question for all y’all out there. What am i looking at to get a charging outlet at home? Do i ask the seller to throw in the main charger thing ( have no idea what it’s called 😂) .. and i have to pay an electrician to run a line to my garage ? Or is that something i can’t ask the seller for and have to buy a new charging wall mount? Don’t really know what all those things are called. Any info please and thanks.

[@tesbros]

If you're buying from someone who doesn't need their wall connector anymore, then you can see if they will sell you it used. Otherwise, you'll buy one directly from Tesla (shop.tesla.com/product/wall-connector) and have an electrician install it. You can also see if the seller will give you the mobile connector or sell it to you discounted. This is handy just to keep in your car and have in case of emergencies or if you're traveling and need to plug up at the place you're visiting. It'll be slow, but it's better than nothing sometimes (shop.tesla.com/product/mobile-connector?sku=1763817-00-A). Here's our video on how to install the wall connector if you want more details on how this works - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJiQi6J7m5qVlbM&lc=UgyN4Ke7sueVaeOSHIl4AaABAg

[@nikebhatia]

I am checking a used Tesla model 3, it has clocked 135k kms already. Can you advice if I should be looking at it.

[@tesbros]

If it’s in good shape and the price is right, I think it’s worth a look

[@user-vt2xv6kp3w]

What % window tint do you have on your black model y?

[@westunit777]

looks like 35% front

[@lisebridgesii5866]

Hi, I'm picking up a used 2021 Model Y from Telsa this Saturday. Will it come with at least an 80% charge at delivery charge? Does Tesla typically replace tires at delivery if the vehicle is still under warranty?

[@tesbros]

It should come with that charge, but I would reach out to them to make sure. Tires will come with 5/32" minimum tread remaining as outlined in this 'warranty and condition' section: www.tesla.com/support/ordering-used-tesla and remember that you will have an extra 1 year/10k mile Used Vehicle Limited Warranty if any other problems arise: www.tesla.com/support/vehicle-warranty#used-limited-warranty

[@lisebridgesii5866]

@@tesbros Thank you for your reply and your informative videos!

[@BassFraud]

Question, I have heard that Tesla is known for banning modified cars. How can we be certain that the used car isn’t on some banned list where they won’t allow updates or super charging or something like that?

[@tesbros]

Tesla has banned all salvage/branded titled Teslas from using superchargers. When you look up the VIN number via car fax, you'll be able to see it's entire history.

[@benjaminhollar7462]

Was hoping you were gonna explain more about red flags for battery degradation

[@tesbros]

This is what I would do when it comes to that. See what the car has at 100% charge and what it was originally rated for. Do the math to figure out the percentage loss and see if it makes sense in relation to how old the car is. Expect roughly about 1% down per year. Check the energy graph to see how it's performed lately and if there are any outliers that stand out. Drive it around and see how it fares. Take it to a Supercharger and make sure it charges at the right speed. If it's a third party seller, my favorite question is to ask why they are selling as that will usually let you know how the car has been for them. Hope this helps!

[@benjaminhollar7462]

@@tesbros thank you so much! This is very helpful!

[@jamessisoutham1466]

So does the warranty transfer if bought from a third-party?

[@tesbros]

Yes the warranty follows the car

[@danime0199]

About to go check out a 2019 model 3 with fsd Has 54k miles for 32k Sounds almost too good to be true..

[@tesbros]

I've seen some crazy deals out there right now. Make sure you do your due diligence before pulling the trigger. Good luck!

[@danime0199]

@@tesbros just came from looking at the car.. looks amazing.. fsd was amazing.. everything was working.. appreciated that windows came with additional 3m tint. Minor cosmetic blemish on the seat.. unfortunately the bank was closed..😭

[@LordOcelot]

Just bought a 2019 M3LR with 29k miles for 38k no FSD though.

[@danime0199]

@@LordOcelot just met with the owner again yesterday.. he was nice enough to honor our deal at 32k even though someone messaged him for 35k offer (showed me a screenshot of their messages.. lol) Successfully bought the car.. super happy with fsd!

[@WiiSmHr]

Thank you for the really helpful list for used Tesla buyer. 2 questions i hope you can shed more lights on. 1 how can I see all the feature / existing factory warranty included on the car since the Tesla appl only allow actual owner to view such details. The BMW dealer is clueless on this question? 2 how to bring up all white/black LCD screen to inspect for dead pixes/fading etc?

[@tesbros]

Here’s how to check the screen! See warranty answer below.

[@tesbros]

For features and specs, you can go to controls > software in the touchscreen. However, this won't show warranty details. If you don't have access to the app, the best way would be to calculate 4 years from the manufacture date. Open the driver door and look at the sticker on the door sill that shows where the tire pressure is. At the very top left corner, it should say GVWR with a date above it. For example 05/20. That's the month and year it was manufactured. So your basic vehicle warranty would expire 05/24. and your 8 year battery/drive train would expire 05/28. Hope this helps!

[@gocowboysez8253]

Hello tesbro! My name is John A. I’d like to buy a used Tesla but I need help from someone like you. How do I reach out to you? Thanks

[@tesbros]

Hi John! Check out these videos on how to buy a used Tesla from a dealership, third party, and from Tesla’s used inventory: Ultimate Used Tesla Buying Guide kzbin.info/aero/PLSZKdkY7tJDIzz4fNGTIZHTzhZu-nUtgA

[@flowergatcha]

I’m looking at one for 27k with 34k miles but car fax says Structural damage disclosed by seller would that void warranty or should I be okay? Car is in great shape and no visible damage

[@tesbros]

Oof, that's a tough one. I wouldn't buy it personally unless I knew the person selling and can tell me exactly what happened. But if it's a dealer and they have no info, that's risking 27k.

[@flowergatcha]

@@tesbros thanks I will definitely stay away 😁👍

[@TheGaudi24]

Ordered a used Tesla. If I notice any of these issues when picking up the car, should I expect them to fix it for me before I take it off the lot?

[@tesbros]

If you bought from Tesla, no, you'll schedule a service appointment with them before you leave though. However, if it's something they deem "within spec," they won't fix (or at least fix for free) and you can decide to decline the delivery or not

[@TheGaudi24]

Thank you for the response@@tesbros

[@LioLenz_95]

What about battery health

[@tesbros]

You can ask the owner to charge to 100% to see how much range it has and then compare that to how much it had originally to get your battery degradation percentage.

[@michael-cd7zb]

I'm looking at a model 3 standard range 2021 with 45k miles. Price is 37k sounds too good to be true ? Any advice ...thanks

[@tesbros]

Have you asked them why they are selling? Might give you clues as to why it's that price. Is the car fax report clean?

[@jdmCrush2]

Check Tesla’s used inventory. Sounds reasonable if it has just Autopilot. Last night I bought a 2020 M3 SRP with 16k and Enhanced Autopilot for $36,800

[@michael-cd7zb]

Great advice thanks! Looks like you just an additional year on the basic warranty also buying used.

[@michael-cd7zb]

Yes clean Carfax is a must and it was actually a local dealership here in Vegas.

[@tesbros]

@@michael-cd7zb Did you end up buying? Sounds like a good deal. I've bought a couple Teslas from dealerships and made a video on my experiences with some inspection and inquiry tips that might be helpful if you haven't bought it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4K8ZKCEjLd4aMU

[@MrJayb76]

do you still get federal tax credit if you buy used?

[@tesbros]

No, sorry! But check to see if you get any incentives when buying an EV in your state - some are for used cars too

[@MrJayb76]

@tesbros I'm looking at a used 2021 model Y with only 30k miles on it. Seller is selling it for only 41k! I could save over 15k ...

[@taranlathrop7753]

Your video convinced me to not buy a Tesla. Since 1990s I've not heard of such issues

[@1992asscrack]

Thank you so much for that information I am looking to buy a used Telsa. I wasn't sure what I would be looking for since my other cars were gas vehicles. That list will help me tremendously. @Tesbros

[@tesbros]

Glad we could help!