Model Y UK Delivery

[Sribabu]

Thanks for the advice @Js1977, @GRiLLA , @Chimpy McChimp and @HenryT .

Will go for the all weather interior liners and boot along with the trays in the centre console.

 

[Georgeinrhu]

You will need:
1. All weather rubber car mats UK weather will wear out your carpets
2. An ssd drive for music or pay £20+ per month for Apple & Premium Connectivity
3. Alloy wheel protectors, alloys are £600+ each
4. If you live near pidgeons or seagulls, PPF is a very good option
5. Agree with centre console trays but not sure about coffee cup holders
One last thing it's a 'bonnet' according to Tesla not a frunk!

 

[Georgeinrhu]

It'll come with a USB drive and carpet floor mats for the cabin.

Buying more all weather floor, boot and frunk mats is probably a good idea, the first thing I've put in my cars. I've seen no reason to replace the provided usb, some people want higher capacity but I'm not sure I understand why.

A tray that fits under the centre console slider to hold things you want at hand is sensible, otherwise it's just a massive hole.

Anything else is really optional.

The higher capacity USB is for your music library. And probably better to buy a 1TB SSD split it 70/30 for music and tesla camera. There will be a dozen you tube videos on how too. Unless your happy paying £20 per month for your music?

 

[Georgeinrhu]

You will need:
1. All weather rubber car mats UK weather will wear out your carpets
2. An ssd drive for music or pay £20+ per month for Apple & Premium Connectivity
3. Alloy wheel protectors, alloys are £600+ each
4. If you live near pidgeons or seagulls, PPF is a very good option
5. Agree with centre console trays but not sure about coffee cup holders
One last thing it's a 'bonnet' according to Tesla not a frunk!

I also bought a spare wheel that i store for that emergency. Back in the day getting hold of a tesla designed tyre could take a while!

 

[Sribabu]

Thanks @Georgeinrhu

 

[nrushforth]

After hearing of things falling down the vents under the front seats I got some Clip on covers. No idea if it's really necessary but stuff rattling away with no way if getting it out would bother me so I bought some off Amazon. Pretty cheap (others may better or cheaper but nowhere had them in stock when I ordered so I got these: https://amzn.eu/d/dBzccSl

I didn't get new carpets/mats but after a year I've worn a hole through the driver's mat which I've never done before!!

Agree on the trays for central console. It's just too big and deep for small items.

We also bought some rubberised covers that go over the seatbelt clips to stop rattles. Not strictly necessary but Mrs. McChimp found the rattles infuriating (I usually have music on too loud to notice!!)

Hi

@Chimpy McChimp where did you purchase the seat belt covers? I’m afraid I’m in the same camp as your wife. Drives me crazy when I’m driving and the seat belt keeps rattling.

 

[Utumno]

Bit late to this party, but I found the all-weather mats sold by Tessories to be excellent quality and fit : 3D All-Weather Floor Mats – Model Y - Tessories UK

I have a set of AliExpress specials in the 2022 Y, and a set of those Tessories ones in the 2023 Y. If I wasn't tighter than a gnats arse I'd replace the AliExpress mats in a heartbeat

 

[Chimpy McChimp]

Hi

@Chimpy McChimp where did you purchase the seat belt covers? I’m afraid I’m in the same camp as your wife. Drives me crazy when I’m driving and the seat belt keeps rattling.

I'll check but I think they cost about £2 off temu. I'll check with Mrs. McChimp and update.

 

[Sribabu]

Just took delivery of my MYLR yesterday. I got a one month free trial on premium connectivity. Is it really necessary or useful? Can you manage with your phone as hotspot as an alternate? I'm inferring that live traffic updates can be obtained only through premium connectivity.

Thanks in advance.

 

[hingus2000]

Forgive me if I haven’t spotted the easy answer to this question: but what is the current lead time on a Y LR?

My M3 lease is up in June and I want to try and minimise any gap or double up between cars.

 

[Js1977]

My M3 lease is up in June and I want to try and minimise any gap or double up between cars.

Not long at all and you could probably order one today and collect tomorrow as an example. I would say your lease company will be the biggest drawback probably.

Mind you, June is still a while away and things could change fast if a refresh is eminent.

 

[Chimpy McChimp]

Just took delivery of my MYLR yesterday. I got a one month free trial on premium connectivity. Is it really necessary or useful? Can you manage with your phone as hotspot as an alternate? I'm inferring that live traffic updates can be obtained only through premium connectivity.

Thanks in advance.

Each to their own but we have it mainly for own Spotify profiles but Mrs McChimp prefers the satellite view on the navigation.

 

[Mullermn]

Just took delivery of my MYLR yesterday. I got a one month free trial on premium connectivity. Is it really necessary or useful? Can you manage with your phone as hotspot as an alternate? I'm inferring that live traffic updates can be obtained only through premium connectivity.

Thanks in advance.

Necessary is quite subjective. There are definitely features that you won't be able to use without it though.

Tesla say 'Some features that are available with Standard Connectivity over Wi-Fi, such as video streaming, Caraoke and the internet browser, may also be accessed over mobile hotspots, subject to fees and restrictions of your mobile carrier.' so you can probably do most of that by tethering your phone. How much hassle that is I couldn't tell you as I don't do it. More opinions here: Premium connectivity vs tethering

 

[pdk42]

Forgive me if I haven’t spotted the easy answer to this question: but what is the current lead time on a Y LR?

My M3 lease is up in June and I want to try and minimise any gap or double up between cars.

I ordered on 8th Dec and am currently waiting at Brent Cross for my car to complete its wash and PDI (allegedly). But I got lucky in finding the spec I wanted in inventory. You can check inventory here by:

New & Used Electric Cars | Tesla

Find new and used Tesla cars. Every new Tesla has a variety of configuration options and all pre-owned Tesla vehicles have passed the highest inspection standards.

www.tesla.com

 

[pdk42]

Just took delivery of my MYLR yesterday. I got a one month free trial on premium connectivity. Is it really necessary or useful? Can you manage with your phone as hotspot as an alternate? I'm inferring that live traffic updates can be obtained only through premium connectivity.

Thanks in advance.

You can get most of what you need, apart from live traffic, but the big drawback is that the connection to the hotspot gets reset every time you drive the car.