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What transfers with the car, warranty from the in-service date, recalls, and the costs to re-check before you pay.

I haven't published a guide in this topic yet. The titles below are ones I intend to write. They are not articles.

Still to write

  • PlannedWarranty that is leftBattery, drive unit, and basic coverage, counted from the original in-service date. A short check is already in the guides.
  • PlannedHow to read a Tesla recallWhat an NHTSA VIN check is for, and why a raw campaign count is not a reliability score. Not written yet.
  • PlannedWashington and Oregon costs to re-checkSales tax, tab fees, and any rebate still open. Nothing gets published here until it is checked against the current official pages.
  • PlannedWhat transfers with the carAcceleration Boost, Premium Connectivity, free Supercharging, and FSD. Confirm in writing what is on the car and what moves to you.
  • PlannedPrivate seller or a dealer lotA 100% charge before you arrive, an overnight test drive, and a battery return in writing. The battery guide states the approach. This page is not written yet.