Secondhand Vehicle - Seller Denying Responsibility for Problem

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I purchased a 3-year-old Tesla with under 14,000 miles from a main dealer (not Tesla) and at the time of purchase, I noticed a minor creaking noise. However, after driving approximately 5,000 miles over the past three months, the creaking has worsened considerably.

Following an inspection by Tesla, it was revealed that the noise is due to previous repair work that altered the vehicle’s structural integrity. This repair appears to have been carried out before my ownership and has directly contributed to the current issue.

Additionally, I’ve now discovered that a boot strut—replaced by your dealership via Tesla prior to my purchase—is already failing. Both the structural creaking and the failing strut are located on the same side of the vehicle and in close proximity, raising serious concerns about the quality and safety of the repair work done before the sale.

Can I get some guidance on how to approach this please?

Aylesbury_Duck

Speak to the selling dealer in the first instance.  Their response will determine your next steps.

Ayr_Rage

As the vehicle is 3 years old does the MOT mention the repair work at all?

It would not have passed if unsafe and the MOT was kosher.

born_again

Ayr_Rage said:

As the vehicle is 3 years old does the MOT mention the repair work at all?

It would not have passed if unsafe and the MOT was kosher.

MOT only focus on certain parts. They would not check if say it had been in a accident & repaired.

Op did you do a HPI on the car? 
As  altered the vehicle’s structural integrity. You would have thought meant a Cat S car.