If found liable, the automaker could be forced to buy the car back. It's the second such case in the German courts and could become a major thorn in Tesla's side.
The difference with cases like this is that a structural crack is not as simple as a misaligned trunk lid or awkwardly fitting door. The issue affects the safety and regular operation of the car, and in Germany, it means that the owner won’t be able to receive an annual inspection certification.
It should be noted that we don’t have confirmation that the car has never been damaged in an accident, which would be an alternate explanation for the cracks. Undoubtedly that will be a line of inquiry that will come out in court.reported that this case joins another in the German legal system. That owner found damage, including deformed jack mounts and mismatched paint.
If the court sides with the plaintiffs, Tesla could be forced to repurchase the cars. Such a decision may open the door for similar suits to follow, so we may see more litigation coming for the electric automaker in the future if it can’t overcome its
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