Man who bought Tesla reject 'lemon' was so easy to fix he went and bought three more dealer rejects

When a YouTuber got his hands on a Tesla ‘lemon’, he found it was so easy to fix that he decided to buy three more dealer rejects.

Known for documenting bargain car projects, the content creator stumbled into a surprisingly reliable goldmine by purchasing vehicles returned under Lemon Law provisions.

These are cars repurchased by manufacturers due to unresolved issues during the warranty period, often sold at steep discounts with a branded title.

While it’s probably not a good idea to buy rejected cars if you’ve no clue what you’re doing, for a savvy buyer, it turns out not all lemons are sour.

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How lemon law cars can save you big money

YouTuber Samcrac shared his journey in a recent video.

His first buy was a Tesla Model S Plaid, returned because of a persistent airbag warning light.

While the warning was still showing at delivery, the fix turned out to be simple.

So, how much did he end up saving? A cool $15,000 off the market value.

Encouraged by the win, he dug deeper into the world of Lemon Law vehicles: cars that aren’t wrecked like salvage-title cars, but still come with blemishes on paper.

But what’s the difference?

Well, many lemon-titled vehicles still qualify for financing and may even retain parts of their manufacturer warranties.

This means that if you can find the problem and fix it, these rejected cars are almost as good as new.

How to hunt for dealer rejects without getting burned

In his video, the YouTuber breaks down why these cars are often returned.

A former BMW technician explains that Lemon Law repairs are usually handled by junior mechanics, increasing the odds that an issue won’t be resolved in time.

In addition, savvy customers who understand the inner workings of the Lemon Law help to ensure a steady stream of underpriced dealer rejects.

Tesla, in particular, seems vulnerable to Lemon Law claims because of its high transparency.

Unlike traditional automakers, Tesla gives owners detailed onboard diagnostics, making it easier to document recurring issues and push for a buyback.

In one case, Samcrac picked up a Volkswagen Atlas returned due to a squeaky steering wheel.

Oddly enough, this was a problem that couldn’t even be replicated when he received it.

He saved $8,000 to $9,000 and has had no issues since, making this car a steal.

His best deal so far was a Lincoln MKC, with a recommended sticker price of $47,000.

The YouTuber managed to snag it for just $23,000 in near-new condition, which meant he got it for less than half the price.

Of course, he doesn’t buy every rejected vehicle, as there are a couple of things that should make you wary when buying a used car.

In fact, in the video itself, he was seen rejecting a Lincoln MKX due to flood-related damage, which is nasty as it can lead to costly electrical issues.

However, it’s clear that he’s confident in getting value out of other rejected cars, having recently taken on a BMW i8 lemon.

The moral of the story is, for anyone willing to do their homework, dealer rejects might just be the best-kept secret in the used car market.

This is definitely useful information, given how affordable used cars are basically disappearing.

If you want to check out the full video, you can watch it here:

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