Americas Auto Auction Phoenix – 2016 Tesla Model S Structural Condition Concern
I purchased a 2016 Tesla Model S from Pinnacle Nissan that I believe has serious structural and safety issues, including significant corrosion involving the upper control arm and rear subframe.
I had previously raised concerns about the vehicle’s structural condition and warned Jim Mumford on three occasions that, in my view, the vehicle had significant structural corrosion extending to the rear knuckles.
The vehicle subsequently came into the possession of Americas Auto Auction Phoenix. I was concerned that the vehicle was being handled or altered despite my prior warnings regarding its condition and the ongoing dispute surrounding the vehicle.
I also raised concerns regarding the inspection that had been performed on the vehicle and questioned whether the vehicle was safe and roadworthy based on the structural corrosion I had identified.
According to my experience, there was significant effort to obtain an assessment that the vehicle was safe to operate despite the concerns I had raised. I also have concerns regarding the vehicle’s insurability. I initially had difficulty obtaining insurance coverage and was advised by one insurer that it would not insure the vehicle.
I have documentation relating to my concerns and the dispute, including photographs, inspection information, and other supporting evidence. I have also reported my concerns to the appropriate parties.
My concern is whether a vehicle with the structural condition I identified should have been handled, inspected, or sold without fully addressing and disclosing those concerns.
I am sharing this experience so that dealers and buyers can consider the importance of thoroughly verifying the structural condition and safety of vehicles before purchasing them.
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Corruption in a Tesla 2016 model S
Americas Auto Auction Phoenix – 2016 Tesla Model S Structural Condition Concern
I purchased a 2016 Tesla Model S from Pinnacle Nissan that I believe has serious structural and safety issues, including significant corrosion involving the upper control arm and rear subframe.
I had previously raised concerns about the vehicle’s structural condition and warned Jim Mumford on three occasions that, in my view, the vehicle had significant structural corrosion extending to the rear knuckles.
The vehicle subsequently came into the possession of Americas Auto Auction Phoenix. I was concerned that the vehicle was being handled or altered despite my prior warnings regarding its condition and the ongoing dispute surrounding the vehicle.
I also raised concerns regarding the inspection that had been performed on the vehicle and questioned whether the vehicle was safe and roadworthy based on the structural corrosion I had identified.
According to my experience, there was significant effort to obtain an assessment that the vehicle was safe to operate despite the concerns I had raised. I also have concerns regarding the vehicle’s insurability. I initially had difficulty obtaining insurance coverage and was advised by one insurer that it would not insure the vehicle.
I have documentation relating to my concerns and the dispute, including photographs, inspection information, and other supporting evidence. I have also reported my concerns to the appropriate parties.
My concern is whether a vehicle with the structural condition I identified should have been handled, inspected, or sold without fully addressing and disclosing those concerns.
I am sharing this experience so that dealers and buyers can consider the importance of thoroughly verifying the structural condition and safety of vehicles before purchasing them.