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My understanding is that Tesla does this to prevent the dog from triggered warnings/alarms that are enabled by Sentry mode, but I agree it's silly. I'd be fine with functionality limited only to outdoor cameras.

Here’s a few additional tips: - You can accesss YouTube TV via the Apps icon in the top-right corner (looks like a grid icon, this isn’t really super obvious at first) - Some channels require you to verify your location, but location is not a feature the Tesla browser apparently supports. To...

None of these tricks worked for me, so here’s how I fixed it (with some additional steps specific to me). - To avoid having someone read my emails if I ever forget to sign out, I created a new Gmail account, but this isn’t strictly necessary. It did help with a next step. - I invited my new...

Also, as an FYI to many, my MY did not come with a front plate holder. I did purchase a SnapPlate but after trying it out, returned it. I then asked the Service department to install the OEM one which seems like it fits and holds much better...and it's free. It might damage my paint in the...

I asked to have it installed purposely because of the fact it can be used by any officer as a reason to pull you over anytime here in WA. I've also seen countless cars get a ticket from the city for more minor things than that. My thought was that it might not be pretty, but the hassle isn't...

I do quotes based on actual coverage numbers, that way I can compare apples to apples. For example, deductibles will impact significantly a premium coverage, so you can't compare $250 deductible with a quote for a $500 deductible. That said, all things equal it was still considerably less than...

That is one problem, but the issue was more serious. There seems to be various sleep modes the car can go in, similar to a computer. The problem is that the car would come in and out of sleep with the device attached, causing a significant battery drain. You can actually hear it as the relay...

I installed the first one multiple times without issue, so not quite sure why you had so many problems. I did re-arrange one end of the original cable so that it would be angled differently. The cover closed completely and held well. Note that I’ve since removed the cable because I found the...

I’m waiting on the elegant floor mats from 3D max to come out, they seem much nicer than the OEM or the rougher 3D max currently available. Accessories I got include the Roadie (FYI you can build one for $50 using the software license), the Jeda usb hub (which has yet to ship), the screen...

Why would 12 months matter more than 9 months or 15 months after production started? Picking 1 year after production started seems as arbitrary as anything else.

I really don’t understand this "drink the kool-aid" view of Tesla so many people on this forum seem to have. It seems perfectly reasonable for the OP or anyone else to want a newly built car rather than one that is potentially months old. Even more so if he’s paying the same amount of money...

Joking aside, I had that same problem with my MY with a 14xxx VIN. I don’t know for sure what Tesla did, but they definitely fixed it. I went from 1.5% loss daily to something closer to 0.25% or less. I had noticed that my car would turn on and off fairly frequently (I could hear it from the...

Along the same line, I was thinking of purchasing a spare set for my MY Perf with 21". A friend of mine mentioned that regular MY wheels might not work on the performance model because of the brake upgrades. Does anyone know for sure?

This might be the worst experience I’ve heard about with a MY. I thought I was having a bad experience with the SC in my area, but they definitely didn’t treat me that way and while my car was in the shop 3 times (for a total of 5 weeks over a 3 month period!), they at least fixed all the issues.

It probably would have been easier to keep the mileage and update topics separate. Like many others, the point you made on the first is stronger than the second. Can you clarify if you raised this issue of mileage when you picked up the car (or why not)? I would have immediately walked into the...

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Hoping to get some feedback from others on how unusual my service experiences have been. I took delivery of my MY mid-June. I will admit I took note of every minor issue and listed it in my first service appointment - some were minor, a few were not (like a small scratch on the glass sunroof...

I personally saw my service advisor getting out of my car with sanitizer and wipe in hand when I showed up for an appointment a few minutes early, so they definitely do keep things clean. That said, if you're worried, just bring some clean wipes of your own, although technically my understanding...

Sounds like insurance companies are having a hard time pricing the Y for insurance, probably because it’s so new. My guess is it’ll stabilize once the companies get more data.

I believe they have that but it’s not as popular or cheap. They use the telemetrics of the OBD2 port to gather data about your driving that is then used for more general rates. My guess is they don’t get that level of data with a phone.

I asked them about this. They claimed over the phone that the website still allows you to get a quote but their underwriter (the company that backs the insurance) won’t agree to approving it anywhere but in CA. The issue is with the device they require you to install, which doesn’t work on a...

Helpful responses all around! I’ll have to check Geico again as I’m most likely stuck having to switch soon. Has anyone managed to get per mile insurance? Progressive gave me a quote but it was quite high, Allstate Milewise’s device doesn’t seem to work and Metromike seems to have given up on...

That is way below what I was quoted (for 6 months), although I know each person's case is different. I just went by what I was paying for my BMW versus what I was quoted for the Model Y, so the only variable is the car. Granted, replacing a brand new car is way more expensive and it makes sense...

Hi guys, Has anyone had problems insuring your Model Y? I got a really high quote from Geico, so I did some shopping around and the prices seem really high all around. Given the current pandemic (and the fact I don't drive that much), I was hoping to switch to a per mile insurance plan, but the...

On the question of permit, just a warning that it really depends on what city you live in. Mine absolutely required a permit for this (inspector is actually coming tomorrow). If you don't get a permit when one was required, an insurance company could easily use that as a reason not to cover your...

I posted this in another thread but here's what I did: 1. I refused to pay for the car sight unseen. I was asked to pay for it multiple times and I kept my wording simple while getting my point across: "I don't feel comfortable paying a car in full before I get to see it. I hope you...

Also, I mentioned this in another thread, but the SA explicitly told me I only had 24h to report issues. He didn't mention anything about milage.

If it helps, here's what I did... On the day of delivery, I spent about 1h going over the car in minute detail. I used one of the checklists previously published and followed the instructions from one of the YouTube videos. I used a priority order numbering system to track issues. For each...

Because for the 1h of off road pain, I’m spending 20x that driving around flat roads enjoying the ride.

A service advisor probably can do this for you.

I probably will. I wanted to give them a chance first, but I did get the feeling it would be more contentious than it needs to be.

Dropped my car off yesterday, as many others I listed the rear seat alignment as one of the issues I found during delivery, which I think is quite obvious. The rear seats was the first thing the Service Rep. asked me about and he initially seemed to act as if what I was pointing out was...

Sorry if this is coming late. I did it twice - first, when the delivery advisor told me the same thing, and again a second time in person. The first time was the key though. I first asked a simple question - can I pay the balance by check at the time of delivery? The answer to that question...

That mirrors exactly my experience. I refused to pay electronically, instead paying by check and financing. I also got access to the car before accepting delivery. I asked them to look over my documents if only to make a good faith effort not to miss anything.

Oh also, as an FYI to others, I was asked multiple times to submit any issues I found within 24 hours, not 72. No idea if they are just saying that to avoid having serious issues show up after the fact, but though I’d mention it.

Thanks for the detailed response. Tesla ended up moving my appointment up to today, which actually worked out well for me. First, it was a beautiful sunny day, so I could see the car really well. Second, it wasn’t too busy. That said, I don’t see any reason why I would have to feel rushed or...

Curious to get insights on the process of touchless delivery, as I pick mine up on Friday. Specifically, can I ou take your time inspecting the car and can you get inside before accepting delivery if there’s no one to help? Has anyone felt rushed? When I spoke to a delivery advisor yesterday...

MSM White 147XX on a truck somewhere in Oregon

I spoke to an advisor who said he couldn’t add it to my order but would be willing to work out some credit towards a future purchase, which works out fine for me as I’m planning on getting HomeLink.

VIN assigned today for a Performance MSM White 21" No Tow. VIN 147xx

Let us know how it works out, particularly given the fact RTA is charged yearly. I'd probably care less if it were a one time fee like a sales tax.

I checked the RTA estimator tool on the DOL website and they list the MSRP of the MY Performance as $61,000. If you Google "Model Y MSRP", you get $60,990. I'm not sure how one could make the argument that the $41K value is what the MSRP should be? Is that what's explicitly listed in the Tesla...

You can always call them directly if you have any concerns. And while I agree with the others (that your car will probably sit there), it might as well sit in your garage than in someone else's! Even if you sell your car later, what primarily matters is the year, so it's not like you'd get any...

For what it is worth, I was explicitly told by a Sales rep here in Seattle that they would require re-evaluating after 30 days. He actually told me not to even bother worrying about the offer because he didn't think I'd get mine anytime soon. I ended up declining Tesla's offer anyway.

Can't you use Tesla's trade in page to get a good idea? Trade-in Value | Tesla

I've been using the Google spreadsheet to track things - seems a few people in the PNW got theirs. Most seem to be black interiors.