It’s beat up but it’s dual motor and has paid FSD. Time to fix it now 😆
Pretty sure Tesla will tell you the FSD is non-transferable to the new owner.
Maybe FSD is why it looks like that 🤷♂️
FSD is connected to the car. Not to people.
You sure about that? To be clear, I'm not sure, but that was my understanding. I really hope when they tell Tesla it is now their car that Tesla let's them keep it. I really do. I love FSD. Buy Tesla may want it back.
The software page that says fsd is included in software package is misleading. Just means its available. You are looking on the autopilot page that shows FSD is available is the ticket
If it was tied to the person, they couldn't hang a carrot in front of you to transfer it when you buy a new Tesla.
I bet they simply will tell you it's not allowed to supercharge any more and won't let you trade it in later (and so also not transfer FSD). Wouldn't be surprised if they stop letting it use FSD too, but I'm not sure if that's also something they do to salvage cars.
I wonder how Tesla would handle paid for FSD on a salvage title? My guess would be the FSD was paid to owner by insurance company and no FSD would transfer on salvage title
Dude I’m in Tucson and now I wanna look at these. I would love to fix one of these and have a second tesla.
Can get the supercharging reinstated for a cool $1,500 (not that cool)
FSD stays with the car, salvage or not
Does it drive currently?
lol don’t spread FUD
Put a spoiler and you're good to go.
No it’s transfers over. This is my 100th Tesla lol
That is just wrong. It says FSD included, not Autopilot, so it has FSD paid off.
Let me know. I buy them daily lol
No. Needs the suspension fixed first
100% correct. It has FSD
That sure would make salvage titles valuable
Fully Smashed Dinger
For 2.5k sure ig Id be scared of frame or battery pack damage Look how the doors wedged out and wheel turned inwards Ofc everyone else has mentioned it but you can never supercharge it either
They will be happy to take your $99/month for FSD after they remove it from the car for being a salvage title.
You can. Just need to pay $1,500 to get it inspected and reactivate supercharging.
Congratulations that you have the ability to fix it back to working condition again. Very cool. Great deal! How much do you think it will cost all in to be fixed?
Once repaired, you can get supercharging reinstated if necessary for a $1500 inspection fee at a Service Center, assuming everything checks out.
Do you buy another one for parts only to fix this one or do you go to junk yards to strip others?
It looks bad but it’s not that bad. These cars are built like legos lol I should have it fixed with parts around 7k all in.
daannng that is amazing! good luck man!
2021s also have bad batteries, wouldn’t touch a salvage one.
Yes it stays. I’ve bought plenty and FSD has stayed with no issues. If looks bad but if really wasn’t lol https://preview.redd.it/3uxq33ain6jg1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=883accf44e8feda383dbd26877b3d5010f664079
https://preview.redd.it/ttvgjxznn6jg1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2ac0fb8cd0a9213e20d2d4e8277caef41421658f
FSD really has everyone in a frenzy😂
https://preview.redd.it/nlyy4obqn6jg1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8f1ddabbf80086676514df458b095659d2e05b1f
I'd do this if I needed parts lol
Right! lol FSD worth more than the car 😂
If you already have a high Milage model 3 that is out of warranty this would be a great parts car! Need a rear motor? ✅ need seats? ✅ battery? ✅ etc.
Beautiful
Yup! We are going to see a lot of FSD post before Valentine’s Day
Like legos 🤣 that gave new good chuckle
Fixable small dents
Damn where you based out of? I’ll need to hit you up if something happens to my Tesla
What auction site is this?
Copart. I’ve been buying there over 20 years lol
Los Angeles CA
Can I like go and just kinda help fix them or something? I just wanna see the process more than anything.
I rebuild this one bc it will have value. I source parts from china, eBay, and local Dismantlers/junkyards
Nice I’m not far, in Anaheim. Can I DM for your contact info?
I’m in LA area but it’s literally removing all the parts and replacing them. If I need the body straighten I take it to a shop and they fix it. These are great diy’s
Damn. Well, one day I will hopefully give it a shot. It seems fun.
Yes. I’m on IG/TT on my bio
Depends on the car first one kept the fsd 2nd one lost it
Part it out. If the screen works, you’ve made back half your cost. Wheels and tires will get you over and everything else is cream
Jeez just throw the car away I guess
The good thing about the model 3 is that it’s as common as a Prius or Corolla all around the world. There are plenty of parts, and aftermarket parts of various quality. So rebuilding them is pretty easy
great, will you show the progress of the repair somewhere (Reddit, YouTube, ig..)?
That’s awesome. How do you handle situations where the battery needs replaced? Take it out and do it yourself?
Luckily I haven’t had that problem. Even on higher miles ones the HV battery running strong. I’ve seen how to remove it online and the write up, seems complicated but possible.
I bought a salvaged 2020 Model 3 with FSD about two years ago and still have FSD. Supercharging worked for about 8+ months, then Tesla disabled it due to the salvage title. I paid for the inspection and got Supercharging re-enabled. No other issues since.
After you fix it up, where can I buy?
Honestly FSD is whatever. Autopilot is more than enough.
I would swap in a hellcat engine smog free car
And this is exactly why regulations need to crush this anti-consumer behaviour. From a company claiming to lead the green revolution it is ridiculous that they do this.
Im in the area! I may buy a Tesla from you in the future.
Can back, mine stayed with the car. Whole reason I picked it, just wish resale had an actual impact
You should do a rebuild thread with photos and updates etc
how much would you sell this for? i’m looking to buy. PM me?
normally fsd stays with car except under 2 conditions that I know of. first is customer transfers fsd to a new car before old car gets totalled. a possible exception that gets car marked as totalled before salvage title is issued is if Tesla marks as totalled because they did repair estimate at sc or because car alerts tesla that air bags deployed. 2nd is tesla takes car back as lease return and strips fsd before sending car to auction.
it’ll be best for its parts
Put it in rice.
Maybe someone intentionally crashed it upon seeing a bms_a079.
The 3rd Tesla I bought (still have) was a salvaged 2019 Model 3 LR AWD. It was a single-owner car and paid off. Going through the insurance -> auction process never involved Tesla, and FSD wasn't removed. Supercharging was locked out, and the HV battery did have to be inspected by Tesla to get that back. I'm guessing this is what you'll encounter as well. FWIW, my salvage car only cost me $2700 in parts and painting! There was no structural damage behind the crush cans and the airbags never deployed. Factoring in what I paid at auction, plus shipping, plus parts..., I am barely into it for over $10k. I applaud you for putting this one back on the road and I hope that your experience is as good as mine has been.
Duct tape will fix that right up
Where do you get parts for it?
Is this something you could RHD swap? Lol
I just bought a 2024 Model 3 from Copart in Phoenix for $9,900 plus taxes and fees. It doesn't need much work, but I think I overpaid. Also, the person who bought it for me has their account registered in Mexico, and the title said "for export only." I don't know what to do.
eBay, china, carpart for local Dismantlers
How do you even know it still works ? Do thr photos show something that might indicate its recoverable? Genuinely curious!
ha! Well if the screen turns on it should work. I already started removing parts and it powers on. Needs new pyro fuse to get it going and clearing codes. Little by little it’s coming along
Do you have to heave a dealership or manufacturer's license to flip cars over and over? I always thought it would be a cool side gig since I worked as a mechanic through high school and college, but now have a 9 to 5.
Thats awesome dude 👏
Most states allow 6 resells a year. Over that yes you need a license so the states get their cut too
FSD hack take computer form it put it on a working car. Bonus point for free superchargers. 🤔
I did rebuild a car to but this is to much tbh lol the damage looks pretty bad to the actuators and radiator but aye brutha you do you man hopefully you get it goin looks good
For the price can’t beat it lol there’s better stuff out there for a bit more
how much does it cost once you pay auction fees and shipping, and what does it usually take to get it working again?
🤣🤣😭
https://preview.redd.it/k5dxdfu6fbjg1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=480954ca52aeb53328d97d305ab5b3293739c22a 3220 for Copart. Shipping around 250 to CA. 3500 or so in total. After repairs around 6-7k all in of course doing the labor myself and outsourcing paint/body.
Or get the fox chip for $499
Great find, looks like a fun project.
Some duct tape to hold the frunk closed, and some rope to keep the bumper from falling off and you’re good to go.
Temp fix lol
Do you have this? I’m working on making my own chip lol
brotha bought a chopped cheese lmak but i hope u fix it right
Must be nice to live somewhere you can buy junk cars as a consumer without needing a dealer license or paying brokerage fees like half the US does.
Yes, it allows me to supercharge my salvage now
Buy it and transfer the FSD to a new Tesla if it cost less than 3 or 4k
As an electronic Technician I can understand the HV inspection but it shouldn't be $1500. Even complimentary maybe.
Not just $1500: also fixing all the stuff that they inspect to assure the vehicle is in fit condition.
Good question, they don't make it up on the fly, it's locked into written contracts. I don't have access to the contract you signed, but you do.
Ok my first thought is that **you can now buy a 70 kWH battery for $2,550**. Holy hell do you realize how much that changes the world? [Ask Technology Connections](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtQ9nt2ZeGM&pp=0gcJCYcKAYcqIYzv). Make sure to stop watching when he rolls credits lol. Literally if you are building a rural homestead and the utility starts dropping $50,000 quotes to extend a pole line to your and install a site transformer for you, but you have a site fit for solar… you can tell em to go bag it. Average US home uses 29 kWH/day with no investments at all in efficiency. My second thought is that rebuilders in Ukraine and Lithuania usually go for these medium damage wrecks, so if they refused this car, there may be a reason you’ll be discovering.
atleast up to 8 grand. Well, technically is priceless now that buying FSD is gone
I’ve bough around 10 in the last month and Ukraine and Lithuania have not been bidding. They’ve been quiet lately lol
I got to do this
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https://preview.redd.it/k08sfl699ejg1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a518d0588910097e996520cd42cdab9661e95676 Let me know if you find a way to supercharge it without throwing away money at Tesla.
I’m working on making my own ToolFox chip. I have everything just need to finish the programming
Price
It’s about $2k now, I just had it done. $1800 plus taxes and stuff.
Buy and transfer fsd to a new vehicle then sell it to a scrap yard.
Do you use Copart directly or are you buying through an agent?
Transfer FSD to a new car and repurpose the battery as a backup power for your house. Then part out the rest of it
How can I get a hold of one?
Transfer to new car
I have my own account and license. 👍🏼
Great idea for a homestead!
You buy them for the battery.
🤣🤣 youre fucked
Was not aware that existed, just purchased one lol
This is a steal!! Copart?
This is not something they do with salvage titles. What the do is not allow a non-inspected HV battery charge at fast speeds. FSD isn’t even on the radar.
Yes
You got it on eBay?
https://www.toolfox.cc/product/toolfox-3/ Got it from this website, not sure if it’s legit or not but just to be safe I used a credit card. Got an email confirmation and everything so it looks semi legit
Ok, I'm dumb. So if a Tesla has been wrecked, you can't supercharge anymore? Or they disable your supercharging capabilities?
I'm not sure how much fixing it would cost, im afraid it's more than a good model 3 with FSD
It’s legit.
What website do you buy auctioned cars from?
Copart
😂😂😂
Half a dozen plus power walls right there
Bro, you gotta put a spoiler alert warning on your post
Hahaha. Good one. :)
They do that for supercharge they put a hold on it but once fixed you need to pay for a tesla battery inspection then if it passes they let you use it after it passes the inspection ... as far as the fsd I have never herd them disabling it.
do you have the trip planner? does the car route you through superchargers?
Some scotch tape will fix that right up 💪🏽
Yes, everything works except for when I try to plug the supercharging into the car, just says supercharging unavailable
You’re completely clueless. You can get it charging again for $20 with a lilygo board and some programming knowledge. Fsd is also free on hw3 if you have russian friends.
I’ll use some Elmers glue as well 😂
Why ???? Like we ain't got enough problems already.
Sick come up 👍
That's gonna be roughly 5k for new fenders, bumper cover, hood, sensors and pray the radiators are fine not to mention the bumper itself. Although ebay you might be able to find painted and good condition fenders used but it took me 2 months just to find one fender in my color that wasnt torn up. If the front suspension is chewed up (I just happened to price these parts out) its $90 for upper control arms, $170 ish for struts, the two lower control arms i think cost over $300 for the pair each wheel. Cant imagine tie rods and sway bar end links are terribly expensive. Shit while you're doing it just go for the highland suspension there plenty of videos on it now its the same price as pre highland struts so why not. And if for some reason you dont know you can go to teslas parts website for it all but I just put in a service request with the list of parts and they order em. The shipping costs from epc.tesla.com are outrageous.
get the toolfox plug in tool for 500 and dont worry about that
Where you bid dont gatekeep lol
Copart
Just received it, quick install and supercharging now works. 10/10 can recommend getting it. Fast shipping too
Let’s see how long it lasts. Seems odd that Tesla will take your supercharging money even though it’s not active lol did you go to a supercharger and it billed you?
So before when I tried to charge it would just say supercharging unavailable, it didn’t bill me obviously. After I installed the chip everything works as it’s supposed to, when you input directions to a supercharger it starts preheating the battery. just pull up to the supercharging station and I get billed once I finish charging. Funny enough under specs it still shows no access to supercharging network lol https://preview.redd.it/id44bzk6jdkg1.png?width=1320&format=png&auto=webp&s=72d52a1ae87ddd823e1daa2653264f05eab5946d
So weird! lol come back and report if ever stops working
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