The narrator recounts their experience buying a used car, specifically a Tesla, and the challenges they faced. The process began with the narrator looking for a car online and visiting a campsite in France, where they ended up buying a different car, a Fiat, which they planned to give to their little brother.
However, the narrator changed their mind and decided to buy a Tesla instead. They encountered issues with the car's registration, as the German authorities were experiencing technical difficulties due to a software update. The narrator was unable to get an appointment with the authorities for 42 days, so they opted for short-term license plates, which are only valid for five days.
The narrator eventually received the car's documents, but without a TÜV report, which is required for registration. They had to contact the Tesla employee and the authorities to resolve the issue. After some time, the narrator was able to register the car and pick it up.
Throughout the process, the narrator expressed frustration with the inefficiencies of the German authorities and the challenges they faced. However, they also acknowledged the kindness and helpfulness of the Tesla employees.
In the end, the narrator was able to overcome the obstacles and successfully purchase and register their Tesla. They reflected on the experience, noting that sometimes it's necessary to be impatient and push for things to move forward, especially when it comes to buying a car.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator was trying to buy a car and had a deposit of €250.
2. The narrator's bank stopped the transfer of the remaining amount and sent an email to confirm if the transaction was legitimate.
3. The narrator had to call the bank to confirm the transaction.
4. The narrator was considering buying a used Fiat that had already run 200,000 km.
5. The Fiat's window didn't close, and the seller didn't mention it in the ad.
6. The narrator decided not to buy the Fiat due to the seller's uncooperative behavior.
7. The narrator then considered buying a Tesla and had a job interview at Tesla, but didn't get the job.
8. The narrator had to deal with German bureaucracy while trying to register the Tesla.
9. The narrator had to wait 42 days for an appointment at the LBV (a German authority).
10. The narrator considered getting short-term license plates to pick up the car.
11. The narrator received the vehicle documents without a TÜV report (a German inspection report).
12. The narrator had to call Tesla to get the TÜV report.
13. The narrator went to the LBV to get a TÜV report and received short-term license plates.
14. The narrator picked up the Tesla with the help of a nice employee.
15. The narrator's brother will drive the Fiat, which will be registered to their mother.