A woman who bought a used Tesla Model S to save money on gas ended up with a $16,000 repair bill just three days after her purchase. Her story was shared by an electric vehicle (EV) salesman named Alex, and it serves as a serious warning for anyone thinking about buying a used EV.
She admitted on her TikTok video that she did not do enough research before buying the 2018 Model S. According to Motor1.com, the car looked “crystal clean” and in “pristine” condition, but one important detail was missed: the odometer had already hit 110,000 miles. This meant the car’s battery was no longer covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. The problems started almost immediately.
