First Wrecked Cybertrucks Hit The Auction Block, An Opportunity Or A Money Pit?

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With prices of used Cybertrucks falling, it may be wiser to buy one in good condition

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by Brad Anderson

June 24, 2024 at 18:30

Two wrecked Cybertruck Foundation Series models have popped up for auction.
One vehicle has freshwater flood damage, while the other suffered a front-end crash.
Repairs could be expensive and time-consuming despite potential discounts.

It was only a matter of time before wrecked Tesla Cybertrucks started to hit the market and a pair have recently been listed for auction by IAAI. Attempting to repair either one of them could be a way to get behind the wheel of a Cybertruck for cheap or could be a painfully long and very expensive process.

The first of the two Cybertrucks available through IAAI has the original stainless steel exterior panels and isn’t one of the many we’ve seen with OEM or aftermarket wraps. With the exception of some dirt, the exterior looks to be in tip-top shape and shows no obvious signs of damage. However, looks can be deceiving.

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The listing reveals this Cybertruck was flooded in fresh water. An image shows the flood line is just above the top of the side skirts but before the sills. It fails to provide details about the flood the truck was caught in, nor does it say if water found its way into the cabin. Given that the Cybertruck is a capable off-roader, it can wade through relatively deep water and even includes a Wade Mode to pressurize the battery pack, keeping it safe from water.

Nevertheless, the insurer of this Cybertruck seems to have decided it wasn’t worth sending it to a shop for repair. A look at the odometer reveals the truck has just 26 miles (~42 km) on the clock.

The second Cybertruck available through IAAI is located in Seattle, Washington, and has a matte black wrap. Its front end has been badly damaged in a crash. The hood has been bent and the bumper trashed. It looks like quite a hefty impact and was enough to deploy the airbags. The crash happened when the Tesla had 3,932 miles (6,328 km) under its belt.

As long as no major structural damage has been done to the car, it should be repairable. However, it can be notoriously difficult to get replacement parts directly from Tesla, and given that the Cybertruck is still quite new, it may be hard to source them promptly.