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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tesla Calls Cybertruck Wrap & Magnets as "Damage" in Trade-In Dispute
Tesla Calls Cybertruck Wrap & Magnets as "Damage" in Trade-In Dispute originally appeared on Autoblog. A Foundation Series Cybertruck owner is seeking answers after Tesla deducted trade-in value from his electric vehicle (EV), citing physical damage, as first reported by Torque News. The Cybertruck driver, Ace, posted on the model's online forum: 'If you wouldn't mind sharing, how much was your trade value? Was there physical damage they deducted for? What was your mileage[?]' Ace added: 'Mine has a little over 9k miles, and they offered me $66,900 and said they had identified 'physical damage' in my photos. I'm guessing this means the wrap? Just trying to figure out how big of an impact that is.' The owner sought a trade-in appraisal to acquire a new Cybertruck, where he'd take advantage of the model's current 0% APR with a Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised purchase and receive lifetime free Supercharging. Tesla had advertised the deal as expiring June 30, but the automaker is still promoting it on its website as of Tuesday, July 1. Ace's Cybertruck, initially priced at $99,990, contained magnetic stickers in addition to its wrap, as he later posted: 'Giving up my aftermarket mods for that [0 % APR, Supercharger access] and will redo them. Sucks, I love my wrap, XPEL armor and fiber optic starlights. But I will love free SC [Supercharging] more. Everything else is transferable, so @CT_AZ_4x4 and I are going to skeletonize the blue truck today. S92 mirror, light bar, side steps, wheel caps, bed contents, molle panels, cybertent hardware, etc. They just sent me my trade offer, and it said they identified 'physical damage' in my pictures, which probably means my wrap and lightbar. Offer was $66,500. What do we think? Try CarMax or just accept that?' Four members of the forum responded, with two recommending accepting the offer and the other two voting against. Ace later claimed that CarMax offered him $59,000. If Ace had taken Tesla's trade-in offer, his Cybertruck, a Foundation Series model released in late November 2023, would have depreciated by 33.5%. According to Lending Tree, a new car depreciates 20% on average after a year. Kelley Blue Book notes that new vehicles typically depreciate by about 30% over the first two years, with an additional 8-12% depreciation each subsequent year. Another Cybertruck owner on the forum (non-Foundation Series) said he sold his 2024 AWD model with 3,000 miles, FSD package, and black wrap to a dealer for $65,000. Tesla didn't start accepting Cybertruck trade-ins until May, the same month that news emerged of Tesla sitting on over 10,000 unsold Cybertrucks worth about $800 million. In addition to a trade-in ban, Tesla also initially barred Cybertruck owners from selling the vehicle privately, but changed its policy to allow private sales in August. The Cybertruck's significant trade-in depreciation is likely the result of Tesla overestimating demand and building too many units. While Cybertruck sales got off to a solid start, Tesla sold 40,000 examples in 2024, missing Wall Street's expectations by about 10,000 units. Ford's F-150 Lightning overtook the Cybertruck during Q1 this year to become America's best-selling electric pickup. Tesla Calls Cybertruck Wrap & Magnets as "Damage" in Trade-In Dispute first appeared on Autoblog on Jul 4, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tesla Calls Cybertruck Wrap & Magnets as "Damage" in Trade-In Dispute
Tesla Calls Cybertruck Wrap & Magnets as "Damage" in Trade-In Dispute originally appeared on Autoblog. A Foundation Series Cybertruck owner is seeking answers after Tesla deducted trade-in value from his electric vehicle (EV), citing physical damage, as first reported by Torque News. The Cybertruck driver, Ace, posted on the model's online forum: 'If you wouldn't mind sharing, how much was your trade value? Was there physical damage they deducted for? What was your mileage[?]' Ace added: 'Mine has a little over 9k miles, and they offered me $66,900 and said they had identified 'physical damage' in my photos. I'm guessing this means the wrap? Just trying to figure out how big of an impact that is.' The owner sought a trade-in appraisal to acquire a new Cybertruck, where he'd take advantage of the model's current 0% APR with a Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised purchase and receive lifetime free Supercharging. Tesla had advertised the deal as expiring June 30, but the automaker is still promoting it on its website as of Tuesday, July 1. Ace's Cybertruck, initially priced at $99,990, contained magnetic stickers in addition to its wrap, as he later posted: 'Giving up my aftermarket mods for that [0 % APR, Supercharger access] and will redo them. Sucks, I love my wrap, XPEL armor and fiber optic starlights. But I will love free SC [Supercharging] more. Everything else is transferable, so @CT_AZ_4x4 and I are going to skeletonize the blue truck today. S92 mirror, light bar, side steps, wheel caps, bed contents, molle panels, cybertent hardware, etc. They just sent me my trade offer, and it said they identified 'physical damage' in my pictures, which probably means my wrap and lightbar. Offer was $66,500. What do we think? Try CarMax or just accept that?' Four members of the forum responded, with two recommending accepting the offer and the other two voting against. Ace later claimed that CarMax offered him $59,000. If Ace had taken Tesla's trade-in offer, his Cybertruck, a Foundation Series model released in late November 2023, would have depreciated by 33.5%. According to Lending Tree, a new car depreciates 20% on average after a year. Kelley Blue Book notes that new vehicles typically depreciate by about 30% over the first two years, with an additional 8-12% depreciation each subsequent year. Another Cybertruck owner on the forum (non-Foundation Series) said he sold his 2024 AWD model with 3,000 miles, FSD package, and black wrap to a dealer for $65,000. Tesla didn't start accepting Cybertruck trade-ins until May, the same month that news emerged of Tesla sitting on over 10,000 unsold Cybertrucks worth about $800 million. In addition to a trade-in ban, Tesla also initially barred Cybertruck owners from selling the vehicle privately, but changed its policy to allow private sales in August. The Cybertruck's significant trade-in depreciation is likely the result of Tesla overestimating demand and building too many units. While Cybertruck sales got off to a solid start, Tesla sold 40,000 examples in 2024, missing Wall Street's expectations by about 10,000 units. Ford's F-150 Lightning overtook the Cybertruck during Q1 this year to become America's best-selling electric pickup. Tesla Calls Cybertruck Wrap & Magnets as "Damage" in Trade-In Dispute first appeared on Autoblog on Jul 4, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Auto Blog
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Tesla Calls Cybertruck Wrap & Magnets as 'Damage' in Trade-In Dispute
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Would you take this Cybertruck trade-in deal? A Foundation Series Cybertruck owner is seeking answers after Tesla deducted trade-in value from his electric vehicle (EV), citing physical damage, as first reported by Torque News. The Cybertruck driver, Ace, posted on the model's online forum: 'If you wouldn't mind sharing, how much was your trade value? Was there physical damage they deducted for? What was your mileage[?]' Ace added: 'Mine has a little over 9k miles, and they offered me $66,900 and said they had identified 'physical damage' in my photos. I'm guessing this means the wrap? Just trying to figure out how big of an impact that is.' The owner sought a trade-in appraisal to acquire a new Cybertruck, where he'd take advantage of the model's current 0% APR with a Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised purchase and receive lifetime free Supercharging. Tesla had advertised the deal as expiring June 30, but the automaker is still promoting it on its website as of Tuesday, July 1. Ace's Cybertruck, initially priced at $99,990, contained magnetic stickers in addition to its wrap, as he later posted: 'Giving up my aftermarket mods for that [0% APR, Supercharger access] and will redo them. Sucks, I love my wrap, XPEL armor and fiber optic starlights. But I will love free SC [Supercharging] more. Everything else is transferable, so @CT_AZ_4x4 and I are going to skeletonize the blue truck today. S92 mirror, light bar, side steps, wheel caps, bed contents, molle panels, cybertent hardware, etc. They just sent me my trade offer, and it said they identified 'physical damage' in my pictures, which probably means my wrap and lightbar. Offer was $66,500. What do we think? Try CarMax or just accept that?' Four members of the forum responded, with two recommending accepting the offer and the other two voting against. Ace later claimed that CarMax offered him $59,000. If Ace had taken Tesla's trade-in offer, his Cybertruck, a Foundation Series model released in late November 2023, would have depreciated by 33.5%. According to Lending Tree, a new car depreciates 20% on average after a year. Kelley Blue Book notes that new vehicles typically depreciate by about 30% over the first two years, with an additional 8-12% depreciation each subsequent year. Another Cybertruck owner on the forum (non-Foundation Series) said he sold his 2024 AWD model with 3,000 miles, FSD package, and black wrap to a dealer for $65,000. Tesla didn't start accepting Cybertruck trade-ins until May, the same month that news emerged of Tesla sitting on over 10,000 unsold Cybertrucks worth about $800 million. In addition to a trade-in ban, Tesla also initially barred Cybertruck owners from selling the vehicle privately, but changed its policy to allow private sales in August. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Unsold Tesla Cybertrucks parked in Michigan — Source: Getty Final thoughts The Cybertruck's significant trade-in depreciation is likely the result of Tesla overestimating demand and building too many units. While Cybertruck sales got off to a solid start, Tesla sold 40,000 examples in 2024, missing Wall Street's expectations by about 10,000 units. Ford's F-150 Lightning overtook the Cybertruck during Q1 this year to become America's best-selling electric pickup. About the Author Cody Carlson View Profile
Miami Herald
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Tesla Calls Cybertruck Wrap & Magnets as 'Damage' in Trade-In Dispute
A Foundation Series Cybertruck owner is seeking answers after Tesla deducted trade-in value from his electric vehicle (EV), citing physical damage, as first reported by Torque News. The Cybertruck driver, Ace, posted on the model's online forum: "If you wouldn't mind sharing, how much was your trade value? Was there physical damage they deducted for? What was your mileage[?]" Ace added: "Mine has a little over 9k miles, and they offered me $66,900 and said they had identified 'physical damage' in my photos. I'm guessing this means the wrap? Just trying to figure out how big of an impact that is." The owner sought a trade-in appraisal to acquire a new Cybertruck, where he'd take advantage of the model's current 0% APR with a Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised purchase and receive lifetime free Supercharging. Tesla had advertised the deal as expiring June 30, but the automaker is still promoting it on its website as of Tuesday, July 1. Ace's Cybertruck, initially priced at $99,990, contained magnetic stickers in addition to its wrap, as he later posted: "Giving up my aftermarket mods for that [0 % APR, Supercharger access] and will redo them. Sucks, I love my wrap, XPEL armor and fiber optic starlights. But I will love free SC [Supercharging] more. Everything else is transferable, so @CT_AZ_4x4 and I are going to skeletonize the blue truck today. S92 mirror, light bar, side steps, wheel caps, bed contents, molle panels, cybertent hardware, etc. They just sent me my trade offer, and it said they identified "physical damage" in my pictures, which probably means my wrap and lightbar. Offer was $66,500. What do we think? Try CarMax or just accept that?" Four members of the forum responded, with two recommending accepting the offer and the other two voting against. Ace later claimed that CarMax offered him $59,000. If Ace had taken Tesla's trade-in offer, his Cybertruck, a Foundation Series model released in late November 2023, would have depreciated by 33.5%. According to Lending Tree, a new car depreciates 20% on average after a year. Kelley Blue Book notes that new vehicles typically depreciate by about 30% over the first two years, with an additional 8-12% depreciation each subsequent year. Another Cybertruck owner on the forum (non-Foundation Series) said he sold his 2024 AWD model with 3,000 miles, FSD package, and black wrap to a dealer for $65,000. Tesla didn't start accepting Cybertruck trade-ins until May, the same month that news emerged of Tesla sitting on over 10,000 unsold Cybertrucks worth about $800 million. In addition to a trade-in ban, Tesla also initially barred Cybertruck owners from selling the vehicle privately, but changed its policy to allow private sales in August. The Cybertruck's significant trade-in depreciation is likely the result of Tesla overestimating demand and building too many units. While Cybertruck sales got off to a solid start, Tesla sold 40,000 examples in 2024, missing Wall Street's expectations by about 10,000 units. Ford's F-150 Lightning overtook the Cybertruck during Q1 this year to become America's best-selling electric pickup. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Cybertruck driver stunned after saying vehicle led them into oncoming traffic: 'Is anyone else experiencing this lately?'
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says his truck's Full Self-Driving feature suddenly took him into oncoming traffic — twice in one week. He shared his experience in a Tesla owner group on Facebook, and while the report warrants further investigation, it brings up additional concerns about how safe the self-driving system really is. Luke Perrie said he was driving his new Cybertruck when the FSD feature crossed a double yellow line and went straight into oncoming traffic not once, but twice, as per a Torque News report. "Once with a trailer on and once without," he explained in parentheses. "Is anyone else experiencing this lately?" Luke said he used to feel relaxed using FSD, letting the truck drive most places without issue. Now, he keeps his hands on the wheel and watches the road like a hawk. According to the report, another Tesla owner said their vehicle swerved into a median to avoid faded road paint. And one even said their car hugs the left lane too closely in general. If your vehicle can suddenly veer into oncoming traffic, that's a big problem — and not just for you, but for other drivers on the road. And if it's happening to multiple drivers, it points to more than just a one-time glitch. Tesla's FSD is supposed to make driving safer and easier, but when it doesn't work right, it does the opposite. Some drivers said they've stopped using it altogether. And if people start losing trust in self-driving features, it could slow down the shift to electric vehicles, as the tech is closely associated with EVs. That's a problem not just for safety but for the environment as well. The more people choose EVs, the better chance society has at cutting down planet-warming pollution from gas-powered cars, which produce nearly twice as many grams of carbon dioxide per mile traveled, according to MIT. This isn't the first time Tesla owners have raised safety concerns about the company's vehicles. In Denmark, inspectors flagged major safety issues with the Model 3, including brake and steering problems. And another frustrated owner has revealed lists of issues with their nearly $140,000 Model S. Most prominently, YouTuber Mark Rober posted a video that went viral in March showing a Tesla's Autopilot feature — which is complimentary on a Tesla, whereas FSD costs extra — failing to stop the vehicle from slamming into a wall painted to look like additional road. While some have debated Rober's methodology, at least one other YouTuber replicated the experiment with similar results, though they did see their Cybertruck stop at their fake wall in an additional test. Despite these issues, there have also been recent viral videos of Tesla FSD performing well, too. Would you ever consider buying a Tesla Cybertruck? Absolutely Never in a million years Maybe if it was way cheaper I already have one Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Tesla keeps updating its software, but drivers say the issues are still happening even on the latest version. Some have tried recalibrating their cameras, but that hasn't worked for everyone. Federal regulators like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have already pushed Tesla to recall thousands of vehicles over similar safety concerns. Separately, the company's most recent recall in March was the eighth total for the Cybertruck, to address a part that can fly off and cause accidents. In the meantime, experts say drivers should stay alert and keep their hands on the wheel when using FSD. And if you're shopping for an EV but aren't sure Tesla's right for you, there are other really great, safe, affordable alternatives — both new and used, as the used EV market is beginning to heat up. Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
