Kicking a tire while you keep your hands in your pockets is mandatory for buying a used car. No need for any other checking then that!

0:00 Intro 2:51 Inner door sill trim 3:00 Glass roof 3:20 Sunroof 4:12 Sponsor spot 5:47 Battery pack 6:22 Tires 6:41 Brakes 7:17 Coolant leaks 7:37 Lights 8:27 Doors & hatch 8:52 Windows 9:18 Water damage 9:36 MCU 9:53 Software version 10:02 Actual car variant 10:52 Test drive 12:46 Charging & storage history 13:11 Common problems

I'm a Tesla "fan boy" and I completely appreciate what you do Rich. People like you hold companies and politicians that we like to a standard and point out when they're not doing what they are supposed to do and what they need to do to be better, putting it out in the publics eye to keep them honest. Keep it up Rich.

I don't even like Tesla, but Rich is a funny dude his videos are pure entertainment, and some good info too. Way better than Samcrac

Ah. Rich's sense of humor at it's finest. Lovely.

I so appreciate your realistic view of Tesla. I own and an a fan but I'm also not fanboy blind. It is refreshing to see constructive criticism as no product or company is perfect. Side note it was great to see you at FCL. I hope you enjoyed the weekend as much as the vast majority of attendees did. See you there next year?

7:38 fog lights prone to fogging... that's a problem.

I have not laughed this hard in a while. "You've died of dysentery" lmfao

I luuurrrve how Uncle Rich trolls those holier-than-thou aggressive Tesla fanboys who send him hate mail. "Oh, another insulting email? Thanks for the content, BIATCH!"

I am glad that you mentioned that Lower mileage cars may have issues. The cool thing about a higher mileage fairly newer model is that a lot has probably already been replaced under warranty. My screens are new because of bubbles new entire sunroof because of a rubber trim that was unsightly. Battery cooling heating fans etc etc. all replaced at 96,000 miles my car is like new. You would want all that to happen out of warranty.

I went to buy a Model 3 Performance I found on Craigslist for a really good deal, when I got to the guys house it was actually a Hyundai Elantra. I bought it anyway.

I picked up a 2014 Tesla 85 RWD in 2021 from a used car dealer with 54,003 miles with a clean carfax, the tech package, the auto suspension and a panoramic sunroof for $29,200. Had it shipped from near Chicago for $1,450 and after all the fees and California taxes the out the door grand total price was $32,250 and I love it. The new car retail price was over $92,000 so I only paid about a third of the new car price. Supposedly the battery should last between 300,000 and 500,000 miles so if I can get anywhere near 300,000 for around $32,000 I'll be thrilled and when the battery does die I'll just get new one for around $20,000 and it will be almost like having a new Tesla since all model S's from 2013 to 2022 look very similar inside and out.

Uncle Rich: how to inspect a used Tesla Also Uncle Rich: *buys a Tesla off of Craigslist*

wow on the rust that whole under rail was rusted thats crazy

Love your videos and your personality, Rich. Subscribing right NOW. I have to tell you, though, I bought my used Model 3 from Tesla used inventory in mid March, 2022 and I was nervous about not being able to see actual photos. It was still a lot of money, but equipped SWEET with everything I wanted. AWD, long range, accel boost and full FSD. I have to tell you man, the vehicle, with over 50k miles on it, exceeded my expectations in every possible way. ZERO cosmetic issues. Paint looked beautiful. No dings, scratches. Nothing. New tires, no wheel rash, and the white interior was perfect. One thing you didn't mention is that when you buy used from Tesla, they tack on an extra full year of the basic warranty, even if the vehicle is past the 50k mi threshold. I put this to use when I found a strange defect in one of the rear inner door panels which was only visible when the door was open. I also had them replace the check strap on the driver's door, because mine was getting noisy. They replaced the entire door panel and check strap free of charge. Three months later, and this car is still perfect and Tesla service has been good. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!

The Oregon trail game was a memory I didn’t know I had till now 🤣

Rich:. "Nobody wants a Chevy Bolt" Bolt Owner: Slow your roll there

I just test drove a 2013 P85+ yesterday. Discontinued Silver, tech/performance/sound packages. Refurbished battery installed 3,000 miles ago, new tires 5,000 miles ago, only 1 door handle ever broke/replaced, all points this video showed inspected and were great. Think I'm throwing down an offer on it today. Super excited!

I am amazed by the comments, has noone ever bought a used car before. Every car make has a list of faults as long as your arm to check for and I have always looked these up before looking at any used car to buy - and I am old. This is a video about Tesla covering mostly 2 models. Yep it has faults, so does every other car, thank you Rich for providing us with details on this car.

Is it just me, or is this alarming for these cars all being under 5-10 years old? All cars have problems but a lot of these issues point to poor quality.

Are we meant to notice that ALL the examples of how equipment on Tesla's SHOULDN'T sound or work, are of equipment on Delores? 😂 Good man, Rich 🤗

This video is really well done, and more importantly lacks the bullshit clichés that accompany videos from channels with a ton of subscribers. I am a subscriber. 👍🏼

Still one of the best Tesla videos even after 3 yrs. Unlike other influencers that are seen as experts Rich is the real deal.

Just replaced a door handle gear and the AGM battery. Really hoping I don't get all of these other problems. You're frightening me rich. Working on my Tesla has been a pain in the ass.

Uncle Rich out there doing the Lord's work!

Hahahah the twerking in front of the hummer 😂

Don't forget that if you scroll through the photos of the cars on the Tesla site, most listings will have actual images of the car for sale after you get through the rendered images. They typically highlight any dents or dings. The extended warranty that they offer with refurbished cars also gives a lot of peace of mind.

I am, nor will I be in the future, in the market for a Tesla..Why in the HELL did I still watch this video. I watched it for the Richie!

I don’t have a Tesla, or looking to buy one, but Mr. Rich is a treat to watch!

As we say in the North of England, “You’re some Boy” which means that you are exceptional, and you are absolutely. “You know your Onions”, meaning you are well on top of your game. 👍

Does Electrified Garage offer pre-purchase inspections?

Love the primer-grey so much. Keep up the great work man.

Hey, Rich. I love your videos. You motivate me to watch for a used model S in Europe. Keep it up.

My tesla came with fog in the taillight. I thought this was a standard feature.

You do the best in-place ads. Hands down!

Very informative video. Helped me to decide to buy a used 2018 Model S 100D.

That are a lot of possible flaws.

This is going to be useful information for the people who can afford a Tesla

I love your deep deep loving of Tesla and their ability to give satisfaction. My 3 has a failed tail light due to condensation.

One of the most entertaining yet informative videos on buying a used Tesla. Thanks for doing this!

Hi there I like watching your channel in spite of not owning a Tesla yet. By the end of this year I’ll have my Model X (hopefully). I was hoping to also help your channel with some advice. I’m a retired documentary maker, media teacher and photographer in Australia. May I strongly suggest two things to greatly improve the watch ability and flow of your channel. Firstly, please invest in a camera that has proper microphone inputs. Good cameras usually have two inputs. May I suggest you mic yourself up on channel 1 and have a hand held boom mic on channel 2. Use the boom mic in a low position to pick up the audio of those you talk to. Audio is critical for audience engagement, even more than image. Speaking of which, either switch off your cameras auto focus, as too many of your shots are out of focus. Or, make sure you know where in your frame your camera uses as the focal point. Many cameras have adjustments in this area and you may need to do some work on finding out how to get the focus to work harder and faster for you. You may need to change or instruct your ‘talent’ how to hold things to get the focus. Or you could always use cut always to show what you are talking about. Thanks for listening and I hope you are aided by what I suggest. Regards Stephen.

Great conversion Rich and team… best of both worlds V8 powered and all that Tesla offers

Wow, Rich! you really know your Teslas. May one day I'll put all your info to use and go get me a used Model S. Keep up the good work

10:54 This... There is an article on Jalopnik about recent used Tesla buyer where they removed the self driving features from the car remotely. Its really important to verify you will be allowed to keep these features. Lol its funny...imagine if you bought a used Ford and they don't believe you paid for the A.I features and they send a mechanic to remove them from your car...Tesla is somehow legally getting away with this...

Tesla really lacks some serious quality control.

You make it sound like Tesla’s are 25 years old.....

Your right, here is a model S performance in the UK, checked the vin for outstanding bulletins and it’s needing the exploding dash airbag replaced before it kills someone!! OUTSTANDING from UK Tesla dealer.

Brother you killed it with giving a real "how to buy a Tesla" video...this is the Bible and glad to have come across your detailed video

Click on the left, right arrows on the used vehicle image to see photos most of the time. It was only in the past that you couldn't see photos without asking.

5:00 nice transition to the pitch 👍🏽

The twerking made me use a dragonball radar to fine my focus LMAO

I always try to purchase used cars with the warranty, cause if you miss anything the warranty can take care of it. When I bought my used p85 it had warranty and I also purchased the extended warranty which has honestly paid itself off, these cars especially the earlier ones are riddled with issues.

I want to see more comment from the haters. Must be nice to live on another world.

Rich , if my Tesla breaks I will bring it to your garage to have it fixed. You guys seem very knowledgeable and honest and I think your garage might be the best choice in southern New England for Teslas out of warranty.

@richrebuilds did you see the jalopnik article a few days ago about the guy who bought a used Tesla from a car dealer, the dealer bought the car from a Tesla auction, and sold it with functioning autopilot. Tesla promptly disabled it, saying the new owner didn't pay for it. Even though they sold the car to the dealer with the option.

Dang, wish I watched this before I just bought a used Model S. I am getting a new battery as the existing one was defective. Once that is complete I will have the car and now do a better inspection. Hoping I don’t find any other issues. The dealer is paying for the battery replacement and a clunking noise heard when making a right hand turn.

Great info. Thank you. This might be a silly question but is there any way to know if a Model S is able to accept supercharging? I saw a few videos about some buyers that bought third party and the car did not accept supercharging. Also is there any to know if free supercharging is included with that vehicle.

How to inspect a used Toyota when buying: Check that it’s a Toyota... Done!

Excellent info! Thanks Rich

Most cars on the Tesla used site now have actual pictures (have been for a while now). You can even see the left/right arrows when he hovers his mouse cursor on the cars. Clicking those will show you the actual pictures.

I live in Canada so I have a winter climate question? How does the Tesla do with rust due to salt in cold weather climates? I know the body panels are aluminum but what about the undercarriage? They've been building these for long enough now that rust issue should be starting to show up especially in Snowbelt areas.

Rich knows 50% everything about any model Tesla, as that's about how far he's gotten on his last 3 Tesla rebuild projects before getting distracted by the latest Power Wheels release.

My God. I love Tesla's. But I think I'll stick with my 15 year old Honda Accord V6 coupe. Which doesn't even have a quarter of the issues that these cars have and their only a few years old. Absolutely crazy and mind-boggling. I love how transparent you are Rich. That's why I'm subscribed. In fact...in 15 years my Honda hasn't had any major issues at all. Aside from regular maintenance. But I do understand Tesla is a new company and they're still learning. I still very much like the cars. And I hope to own one one day.

With this vid at 4 years old, it's a good checklist for me to go over on a 2015 S that I'm looking at! Its got the autopilot 1.0 but it should still suit my needs . Now to see if it has the OG drive units 😅

Damn this was a well informed video

Love the sarcasm hahhaa and out lord and savior elon musk hahahahahhahahaa

Thanks I've been thinking about buying a used Tesla but I didn't know where to start.

You can see what the 100% charge range will be by going on the Tesla mobile app and on the charging screen where you set the charge limit, if you drag all the way to the right it'll show a preview of the 100% range.

Can we charger the car with a extension cable

This video was actually very informative and had legit advice... which was very strange for a Rich Rebuilds video, but a nice change of pace compared to his normal videos. :) Kidding aside, great video, the clips of how the car looks when it's bad are helpful, and a good cause sponsor!

I'm Brazilian and I used to live close to the waterfalls at 5:33. That is not the Amazon at all. lol That is Iguazu Falls in the South of Brazil , Border with Paraguai and Argentina.

I think I want to learn to work on Teslas.. This is so interesting to me...

elon if u want to fix some teslas just watch rich

Man I'd love an EV. In another ten years or so...

Your unique perspective on Tesla is something every company needs!

Omg...your video made me laugh and engaged! I'm a subscriber now!

With all these parts that break and needing replacement, so much for being good for the planet😂

Wanted a Tesla After watching your videos, think I'll stick with my Lexus

There's a lot of value in this video. Thanks

…or to avoid all the problems just buy is used directly from Tesla with warranty on everything… about the battery you can check from your app what it would charge to a 100% without actual charge… +/- would be up to few miles which is not a deal breaker to anybody

I need to wash my eyes with chlorine, after seeing rich twerk in front of his Humvee.

Samcrac is a real offender giving mouth to mouth to dying land rovers

Thank you for raising awareness Prince Rich

Thanks Uncle Rich, was fun to see you at Fully Charged! Thanks for coming out.

Just wasted time watching buying a use Tesla tutorial , I can’t even afford a USED Tesla..and No! I don’t want a Chevy Bolt, not even for free!

Y'all missed the premier

I like ev. But not ready for prime time. When Ford makes an ev worth buying and I can fully fuel up with no longer than one hour and I can go a full 500 miles on that and super charging stations are as common as gas stations, I'll look into it.

Also check to see if there's not 5.0 gt mustang not powering it and that doesn't smoke on start up..lol

I worked for Tesla a few years ago and it changed my view of Elon musk. Elon is the master of the Hegelian dialectic and marketing. Glad to see you have t sold out and still hold Tesla accountable. Elon gets away with murder bc people think he’s the messiah and are going to save us from climate change 😂. You point out the faults in his dialectic and somehow peoples’ anger hits you and not Elon. 🤦🏽‍♂️

The more I learn about Tesla, the less I like it. Think I'll stick with my Toyota.

Not sure about other states, but in New York, you have to be a dealer in order to purchase anything from insurance auctions.

Vehicle weight causes camber to go more positive, which would cause outside tire wear, if any. Not inside shoulder wear of the tire. Shoulder wear is most commonly a problem with the toe angle.

"Stop driving those annoying flashy cars and be a role model for EVS" lmao Tesla cult members are hilarious, I wish Rich would wrap a Tesla with Donald Trump's face on it their heads would literally explode 🤣🤣🤣

Unreliable expensive computerized junk lol

Also enter the service menu and see what faults are / have been on the car.

Hard to believe people drool over these cars. They have a long way to go.

Way to go Rich. Thanks for the awesome barrage of information. It very helpfull especially for someone like me who is thinking about getting a Tesla.

The reason i subscribe to you is because you are honest and have good humor about Telsa. I won't buy one until i can buy parts and do service myself. Not used parts from Flea-bay.. but Tesla themselves or even aftermarket supplier. I want a used one with about 30,000 miles. Ensuring i will have it paid off before the warranty runs out. And then want to keep it for another 5 years for a decent roi. Elon.. sell parts to diy guys. Your used market will implode in the next few years if you dont. They are cars! Not cell phones!

Your comments are always so hilarious Rich. Really love your videos! Cheers buddy!

Rich it's the words 70 Point inspection that they tell the customer to put the customer at ease and to make the customers help feel secure and it is like every inch of the car is checked and tested a 110% and you will have no issues for pre owned. But then it should become a 101 Point inspection if they promise us a car with zero issues