The Tesla Battery Scam: Dealer Said Rebalance, It was TOAST

Rich Rebuilds • June 22, 2025

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Head to https://squarespace.com/richrebuilds to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code richrebuilds Get a free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/richrebuilds. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! I went to buy a used Tesla Model 3 from a dealer who told me the battery just needed a “simple rebalance.” Turns out, the battery was so far gone it needed a full replacement. This is the ugly truth about buying used Teslas that dealers don’t tell you For sponsorship inquiries contact us here - [email protected] For other EV issues/questions - [email protected] My E-mail: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richiebkidd/ Mailbox: Rich Rebuilds P.O. Box 1041 Salem, MA 01970

The Tesla Battery Scam: Dealer Said Rebalance, It was TOAST

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BMW Wrote Off This $50,000 Car for a “13-Hour” Repair — I Fixed It in 30 Minutes

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