The Tesla and Inherent Diminished Value

December 16, 2013By Justin Petty No Comments

Tesla Model S – Diminished Value On A Rare Vehicle

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Recently, I was asked to review the impact a collision would have on a relatively rare vehicle, the Tesla Model S.  The review was challenging because the vehicle doesn’t have many of the mechanical components that a traditional internal combustion engine vehicle has.  Additionally, there has been some reservations about the safety of the Tesla due to recent reports of fires ensuing after collisions (undercarriage damage to the battery bank). (more…)