once your claim is approved though there’s a final step where they call you and confirm it’s you, confirm that you can pay the monthlies and confirm that you want to start paying the loan and also that you are able to pick the car up from the dealer.
I really didn’t want to get into the whole debate with them that yes and actually I now have my car etc. I just answered the questions they asked. I am sure it’d have technically made no difference that I was actually in possession of the car but these government loan things are often administered by people who rigidly stick to process. So just be prepared for it if that’s what happens.
Lucky you got in before they changed the rules as teslas ain’t on the list of qualifying vehicles now.