Question 1

Is a salvage-title Tesla a bad idea?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. A Tesla totalled for a side impact with an intact pack, repaired properly, can be a good car at a good price. A flooded one is not, at any price. The auction record is how you tell them apart.

Question 2

Can I see the auction photos of a Tesla by VIN?

Accepted Answer

Where the car went through Copart or IAA, yes: the report includes the intake photos, damage codes and sale price.

Question 3

Does the report show battery health?

Accepted Answer

No. It shows the events that threaten the battery: flood, fire, undercarriage damage, and the title brand. Battery health itself needs a physical check.