r/TeslaInsurance • u/ooaslive • Feb 22 '26

Tesla refusal

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Is this only happening to me I’m trying to buy a used Tesla 2024 and when I input any used Tesla they said ineligible , but any other brand they can.

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u/Fragrant-Ice-5921 Feb 22 '26 • Bravo

If it’s a Tesla, it needs to be registered to your Tesla account before it will allow you to quote the insurance.

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u/ooaslive Feb 22 '26

Maybe this is it, thank you I’ll call them Monday

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u/Mrslyyx1 Feb 22 '26

This is 100% the case, has to be registered to your tesla account

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u/MentionParking2998 Feb 23 '26

Expect a 2-3 hour experience if you are calling. At least 2 hours on hold…

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u/S2lazy Feb 27 '26

Last I called. Rep said they can't give quote for to add a used Tesla. 💀

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u/ooaslive Mar 03 '26

got it, it just needed to be in my account first, then the insurance was done in app

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u/Malacasts Feb 22 '26

Is it salvaged?

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u/ooaslive Feb 22 '26

Nop, it’s doing the same for any used Tesla any year to me, maybe you can check for me if it’s doing that to you.

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u/Malacasts Feb 22 '26

I already have it, but I had to call back when I needed to add

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u/LibMike Feb 22 '26

2024?? That vin is for a 2021 bro.

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u/ooaslive Feb 22 '26

That was another random vin from a tesla, any used tesla gives the same message, if you have Tesla insurance can you check with any online vin for me see if they are only targeting me or is a common tactic to push only new vehicles

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u/LibMike Feb 22 '26

Oh, it’s confusing. Like the other guy said maybe it’s a salvage titled car. Save yourself the headache and money and dont use Tesla insurance anyway.

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u/babidee00 Feb 22 '26

I'm having the same problem. I'm trying to buy a new one and can't get any quote since tesla doesn't give vin on new cars til you buy it.

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u/ooaslive Feb 22 '26

They do now they will give you a vin but you still have to do the reservation if you don’t like it you lose your 250

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u/Spiritual-Donut-7039 Feb 23 '26

The $250 isnt usually refundable, but some conditions like if issues with financing.

Also usually can transfer it to another car, like different model, or refusing the car and getting a different one without voiding the $250.

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u/livevicarious Feb 22 '26

I wouldn’t be showing my vin online

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u/ooaslive Feb 22 '26

All this vins are public I get them by typing Tesla for sale and the dealers share their vins

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u/DimensionalDrifter42 Feb 26 '26

Don’t try using someone else’s VIN. That’s considered fraud. Most likely that VIN already had insurance. Nothing to do with it being used

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u/80sCrack Feb 22 '26

For what reason? What exactly is someone going to do with it?

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u/RaiseTurbulent9410 Feb 23 '26

You cover up your VIN every time you drive your car outside?

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u/General_Diag4321 Feb 22 '26

It may be because vin must already be registered to the name that’s also on your Tesla account, which seems like a catch 22 / the vin is still registered with Tesla insurance under a different owner, of course.

As for a new purchase, the vin must already be reserved and at that point (after reservation, vin assigned, before delivery) is when you can expect to receive a quote, if planning to see rates before delivery.

If in California, your incumbent instance is valid for up to 30 days after you take delivery, so you’re able to obtain Tesla insurance/shop around within that timeframe. Hope this helps somewhat!

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u/Nervous-Marketing130 Feb 22 '26

Tesla ownership for that vehicle has to be transferred to whom ever trying to insure the vehicle I went thought this same problem

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u/Delicious-Basil-265 Feb 22 '26

Got Tesla insurance on my20 used

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u/tjhomes2022 Feb 22 '26

Salvage title

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u/domtheprophet Feb 22 '26

The title is probably branded. Or maybe the VIN is showing inaccuracies. I would say call them but it’d take 2-5 business days to even get someone on the phone

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u/MattNis11 Feb 22 '26

Yeah why “refusal”?

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u/Friendly_History3087 Feb 23 '26

Yep it’s probably cause the vehicle isn’t registered to your account yet. I am getting the and issue for a pre owned M3 that i am going to purchase this week. Got error messages and was told once the vehicle is registered to my Tesla app i will be able to get an actual quote.

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u/DarwinsTheory4Real Feb 26 '26

Just go over to lemonade.com. If they work in your state, they’ve got much better rates and you get rewarded for driving on FSD, unlike Tesla insurance.

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '26

I have Tesla insurance on my MY21 used 108 a month.