signed an agreement stating: “You will be responsible for any losses that result from a breach of the terms of this agreement.” Furthermore, his insurance did not cover rental cars — test-drive vehicles fall under the scope of rentals — and the claim was denied.
Tesla informed him it was his responsibility to pay $6,845 to repair the damaged Model 3, which was a shock to him.Article content The dealership should have insurance for those vehicles, lawyer David Levy told CTV, “as the adage goes – when you lend someone your car you lend them your insurance too.” But as a way of reducing insurance costs, some dealerships ask drivers to sign a waiver that says you can be held responsible for damages — even if it’s not your fault.
Thankfully, the couple said after CTV News Toronto called Tesla , Tesla decided to wipe out the charges and close the case. Moral of the story: Read the fine print; read everything before you sign it. And make sure to ask questions so you know exactly what you’re getting yourself into, even if it’s just test-driving a car.