Everything here comes from selling Teslas every day at Plug In Auto in West Covina. No fluff, no affiliate-driven recommendations — just what I actually tell buyers.
Used Tesla Model Y prices have shifted significantly in 2026. Here's exactly what fair market value looks like right now — by year, trim, and mileage.
These seven mistakes cost used Tesla buyers thousands of dollars every week. I know because I'm often the one selling the car they're buying.
I sell both of these cars every week. Here's what I actually tell buyers when they ask me which one to get.
Tesla's driver assistance naming is genuinely confusing. Here's what each package actually does — and whether it's worth paying extra for.
I've inspected thousands of used Teslas. These are the 23 things I check on every single car — and the ones that have saved buyers from expensive mistakes.
Battery degradation is the biggest hidden cost in used Tesla ownership. Here's exactly how to read a health report — and what numbers should make you walk away.
Salvage title Teslas can be $10,000–$20,000 cheaper than clean-title equivalents. But the risks are real. Here's how to think about it.
The Model X is Tesla's most dramatic car. It's also one of the most misunderstood on the used market. Here's what I tell buyers who ask about it.
The Cybertruck is unlike anything else on the used market. Here's what I tell buyers who ask about it — the real inspection points, the real pricing, and whether it makes sense.
The Model S is Tesla's most prestigious sedan. Here's what I tell buyers who want the flagship experience without the new-car price tag.
I buy used Teslas for a living. Here's exactly what makes a Tesla sell for top dollar — and the mistakes that cost sellers thousands.
Used Tesla prices are negotiable — but only if you know the right levers. Here's exactly what I'd say if I were the buyer.
I sell used Teslas every day. Here's exactly which car I'd buy at each budget level in 2026 — and which ones I'd avoid.
A new Model Y starts at $44,990. A used 2023 Model Y Long Range is $32,000–$36,000. Is the $10,000+ premium for new ever worth it?
I've sold hundreds of Teslas with and without FSD. Here's what I actually tell buyers when they ask if it's worth the premium.
Most buyers overpay on financing by 2–3% because they don't know these three things. Here's what I tell every buyer before they sign.
These are the problems I see most often on used Teslas. Some are minor. Some are expensive. All of them are easier to spot before you buy than after.
I use this checklist on every car I evaluate. Most buyers miss at least 5 of these. Don't be one of them.
I'm on the other side of this negotiation every day. Here's exactly what works — and what dealers are trained to counter.
People ask me this every week. The answer is more nuanced than most articles will tell you.
FSD is the most confusing — and most misrepresented — feature in the used Tesla market. Here's what it actually means for your purchase.
New Teslas are cheaper than they've ever been. Does that change the math on buying used? I ran the numbers.