Heavily damaged, or as we often hear it in everyday life, “pertant” cars, is one of the biggest traffic problems in Turkey. For obvious reasons, wrecked cars, whether good or bad, are repaired and put back into traffic, rather than being scrapped. As you can imagine, the safety of these vehicles for both the driver and other vehicles and people on the road is a big question mark.

What about an electric car or, to be more specific, What happens if Tesla crashes? Is it possible to take it to a known mechanic, have it repaired and continue driving? Tesla, the world’s most popular electric car brand, has also established a procedure for severely damaged vehicles. This procedure, called “Unsupported Vehicle Policy”, shows Tesla’s view on abandoned cars.

Which vehicles does Tesla consider ‘pert’?

Tesla described the policy in question as “Tesla considers it unsafe for service or fast charging“Although he stated that he had prepared for the vehicles, he defined these vehicles as”The vehicle is declared a total loss, usually after major damage caused by an accident, flood, fire or similar hazard, and salvaged, rebuilt, scrap vehicle by owner or equivalent registered (or eligible to be registered) in accordance with local jurisdiction or industry practiceHe does it like “.

Tesla to verify whether the vehicle is or should be classified as unsupported;

• From government or regulatory authorities,
• From insurance companies,
• From Tesla Approved Damage Centers and Tesla Service Centers,
• The results of other internal investigations show
• From independent vehicle history organizations (e.g. Experian Auto Check),
• From internet forums and car auction sites

He states that he can get help and also use resources that are not limited to that. In other words, in order for a vehicle to be classified as an “unsupported vehicle”, legal authorities or insurance companies do not have to assign it the status of severely damaged vehicle.

Tesla warranties and service contracts are canceled for “affected” vehicles. Even fast charging cannot be used!

Tesla’s other statements regarding the unsupported vehicle policy are as follows:

• Makes it unsafe to drive
• making the vehicle unsafe for any repairman working on the vehicle
• that can damage Tesla equipment, such as superchargers

When a tool is classified as an unsupported tool:

• All Tesla limited warranties and extended service agreements for the vehicle are void.
  REMARK: Repairs resulting from the recall will be made unless the condition of the vehicle or modifications to the vehicle not performed by Tesla prevent the vehicle from being repaired safely. If the Tesla Service Center determines that the vehicle cannot be safely repaired, repairs related to the recall will not be made until the customer returns the vehicle to a condition in which the Service Center determines it is safe to repair.
• Fast charging is disabled. This includes Tesla Supercharge and all third-party fast charging infrastructure.
• Tesla may conduct vehicle safety inspections (at the customer’s request and at the customer’s expense) can be realized.
• Parts availability is not affected. Any Unlimited or Over-the-Counter parts can be purchased for an Unsupported vehicle.
• For unsupported vehicles The use of the mobile application is supported.