Australian Model 3 Waiting Room

[SleepingPanda]

So i've had my account updated to "is_vin_assigned":true... but no actual VIN.

Apparently this happens to some people with a Trade in, but not me?

Anyone else had this happen?

Thank you

 

[ChrisAKAHydra]

I have been VIN'd!

 

[SL666]

how does one discover this gem of information (my account doesn't show anything - as it's a lease car) -

 

[Paul Smedley]

how does one discover this gem of information (my account doesn't show anything - as it's a lease car) -

Install Tesla VIN finder and go check your order status on the Tesla page...

 

[SleepingPanda]

how does one discover this gem of information (my account doesn't show anything - as it's a lease car) -

Hi,

Log into your account on your web browser, if you right click somewhere on the page you should get a drop down menu which says 'view page source'

Once you have that open, press CRTL+F to get the search bar, and search through "vin"

good luck

 

[SleepingPanda]

If I was originally set up for cash, now I'd like to go to novated lease, how do I do this via the account? there doesn't seem to be a button?

 

[Paul Smedley]

If I was originally set up for cash, now I'd like to go to novated lease, how do I do this via the account? there doesn't seem to be a button?

I believe you need to ask Tesla to change it. I've sent a SMS to the mobile of the SA who called me after the order.

 

[Nefastis]

VIN assigned!

Saw that my account status had been updated right after I ran the Chrome VIN Finder extension for the first time, quite the coincidence.

Vanilla RWD
OD 06/10
EDD TBD

 

[Testesslim3]

I have been VIN'd!

Congratulations. More difficult phase of waiting begins now

 

[Freddy Fred]

What does EDD TBD mean?

 

[Nefastis]

What does EDD TBD mean?

EDD = estimated delivery date. In my case, a VIN was just assigned (and is still hidden inside the web page source) and it's saying "Delivery timing will be available soon".

 

[SL666]

Log into your account on your web browser, if you right click somewhere on the page you should get a drop down menu which says 'view page source'

Once you have that open, press CRTL+F to get the search bar, and search through "vin"

So the order mustn't be linked to my account or something yet - no vin etc etc
Can't really switch to a novated lease in that way, as your employer kinda buys the car, and allows you to use it, for a decrease in wage.

 

[Priit]

I have been VIN'd!

Looks like im in the same boat as you, my account EDD changed to TBD and a hidden VIN is visible in the chrome extension "LRW3F7EK4PC7XXXXX"

 

[Testesslim3]

Looks like im in the same boat as you, my account EDD changed to TBD and a hidden VIN is visible in the chrome extension "LRW3F7EK4PC7XXXXX"

looks like this production batch includes all variants; RWD, LR and P.

 

[QABB]

Same boat here as well. M3P 11/12 OD.

 

[limodadog]

I got an email saying to complete pre delivery takes such as registration.

Is this required prior to VIN?

Order date 16/01/2023

my account no longer has an estimated delivery date either. Used to say February-May

Is this a good sign?

 

[[Zombie]]

I got an email saying to complete pre delivery takes such as registration.

Is this required prior to VIN?

Yes, your "hidden VIN" won't show up until all tasks are completed.

 

[limodadog]

Yes, your "hidden VIN" won't show up until all tasks are completed.

So what info can we do with a hidden VIN?

 

[[Zombie]]

what info can we do with a hidden VIN?

1. bask in the knowledge that your car has finally been built, and is on its way to you
2. optionally join Vedaprime to get information on which ship your car is on so you can follow its voyage from Shanghai to Melbourne, information about how the delays at the (complete shambles) Port of Melbourne affect you etc.
3. (when closer to delivery) organise insurance

 

[Priit]

So what info can we do with a hidden VIN?

Put it into a Roro search for molace ship to see if its on one of their ships (RoRo), though it could be on a different carrier ship. It also tells you if its an older car that has been re-assigned as in 2022 produced car or 2023 produced car. Mine appears to be 2023 produced:
as in 10th position of my VIN: P= 2023
Also once it gets registered in AU, you should be able to look it up in the local registration database, but thats pretty much right before pickup.