So far, it's looking very good. I haven't fully completed the checklist yet though.
I think I have all the brake pads in my car
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October 2021 Order Delivery Dates
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I think I have all the brake pads in my car
Model Y Checklist
This is available as a mobile app for iOS and Android, too.
This pre-drive checklist is designed to be done in a specific flow to save time and make sure nothing is missed. You will essentially do several "laps" around the car. Start at the beginning and work your way down the list. By the end, your car will be fully reviewed. Feel free to print this out and bring it, along with a pen. Don't feel like you need to rush through the inspection. The delivery team at Tesla will certainly seem like they want to move quickly, but you don't need to leave the lot until you're 100% satisfied. Take your time
Things to Bring with You
If your vehicle will be registered to more than one person, each person on the registration needs to be at the delivery appointment to sign final documents.
Driver's license
Your smartphone with the Tesla app installed and signed in
Written or digital proof of your down payment having been made and the final payment details; If you are financing, make sure your loan has been funded before you arrive to take delivery and that you have some kind of proof you can provide to Tesla should they ask about it.
Proof of insurance
Your trade-in car
USB-A, USB-C, and 12VDC cables for testing
Flashlight (since the delivery area where you will inspect your vehicle may be dark)
Any accessories you want to install immediately
SECTION A - Verify pre-delivery vehicle records
Make sure the car you ordered is the car you're getting!
Check for the correct full name and address on your paperwork
Confirm the vehicle's VIN matches your paperwork
Check the vehicle's "About" screen for any information that does not match the vehicle (found by tapping the car icon in the bottom-left, then tapping Software)
Verify that the vehicle's Monroney record matches your configuration
Verify that the vehicle's body color, interior, and wheels match what you configured
For Texas, ensure you have the original Texas Vehicle Inspection Report
SECTION B - Exterior inspection
Panel gaps
Do a lap of the car, check for any obvious body panel misalignment, or large gaps
Front of frunk properly aligns with where it meets the bumper
Trunk arms properly align with where they meet the left and right quarter panels
Headlights and rear lights are flush with the body
Charging port is flush with the body
Check for narrow, large, or uneven gaps between doors, headlights, and roof
Paint condition walkaround
Looking for scrapes, damage, overspray, underspray, dents and dings. Include all trim and door handles as part of this review
WITH ALL DOORS CLOSED
Inspect vehicle underside plastic trim (front and rear) for signs of scraping, or damage
Front bumper
Right front quarter panel
Right front wheel
Right passenger door
Right rear door
Right rear wheel
Right rear quarter panel
Trunk
Rear bumper
Left rear quarter panel
Left rear wheel
Left rear door
Driver's door
Left front wheel
Left front quarter panel
Frunk
OPEN ALL DOORS, INCLUDING FRUNK, TRUNK
Test power liftgate operation on trunk
Test all doors (including frunk and trunk) to ensure they open and close without unreasonable effort or sound
Ensure door windows auto-close completely when doors are closed
Check the frunk/trunk lighting (there are 2 trunk lights)
Check paint in areas such as door hinges, the bottom of the frunk/trunk, etc. that are not visible when doors are closed
Glass and seal condition
Inspect all glass (including side mirrors) for signs of distortion, ripples, scratches, or cracks
Inspect the weather seals around door gaps and windows
Verify that the water guards that line the trunk (below the rear windshield) are free and clear
Check for proper windshield and windshield trim installation
Inspect all edges of the roof glass panel and rear window
SECTION C - Interior inspection
Inspect interior seat upholstery, door surfaces, dash, headliner and carpets (including passenger compartment, frunk, and trunk)
SIT IN DRIVER'S SEAT
Check for any error messages on the display screen
Check all four windows to ensure they roll up and down properly including auto-up/down function
Test the windshield wipers
Test the rearview camera
Check side mirrors for proper operation of folding and position adjustment
Test the steering wheel position controls to ensure proper operation
Press the center of the steering wheel to make sure the vehicle's horn works
Check the rearview mirror for any warping or distortion
Check sunvisor operation, mirror condition and lighting operation
Front overhead driver and passenger lights
Check center console cover slide operation and middle/rear compartment lights
Check glovebox opening and closing functions (and lighting)
Check seat all position controls
Check that both front sets don't squeak when moving (check all directions of motion)
Check driver and passenger footwell lighting
Check steering wheel control lights (they may need to be enabled in Driver settings)
Test connectivity of wireless phone charger
Test connectivity in both USB-C ports in center console
Test 12 volt DC receptable in center console has power
Test the HVAC and listen for strange noises on both hot and cold settings
Infotainment inspection
Test the sound system to ensure all speakers are working (move fade/balance to all four points to verify)
Tap the "Toybox" icon at the bottom right of the screen and launch the Sketchpad app. Leave the Sketchpad up for a minute to make sure there are no phantom touches happening on the display, or dead pixels
GET OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT
Gently test the driver and passenger door emergency releases
Check driver and passenger door puddle lights
Check rear left and right door pocket lighting
Check all door latch button lights
Check all door window button lights
Check front, rear, and middle seatbelts for proper operation
Check rear left and right clothing hook operation in the rear passenger area
Check the rear seats for proper fold-down operation
Try to lift the bottom of the back seats to ensure it is securely attached to their base
Check rear left and right overhead lights
Test connectivity in all USB ports (1 USB-A/1 USB-C in the front, 2 USB-C in the rear)
SECTION D - Lighting inspection
Front headlights (low and high-beam) operation and alignment. Ensure there is no condensation inside the light's housing
Front park lights
Front fog lights
TURN ON HAZARD LIGHTS
Front turn signal lights
Left and right turn signal lights
Rear turn signal lights
Rear running lights
Rear brake lights. Ensure there is no condensation inside the light's housing
SECTION E - Charging ability
Check the charge port door for proper operation and alignment (manual tap, through screen/app, and button on charger)
Check charge port indicator light
Ensure the vehicle will accept a charge
Ensure the vehicle will accept a charge at the Supercharger at the delivery center
Check the mobile charging kit (J1772, NEMA 5-15, mobile connector with cable)
SECTION F - Inspect pairing connectivity
Test both key cards to ensure they work with your vehicle. Keep one key card on your person in case the phone app does not operate properly
Pair your smartphone to your vehicle over Bluetooth and test features like music streaming, unlock, etc.
SECTION G - Optional equipment
Check for front license plate bracket (if applicable in your region)
Check for the towing eye under the frunk mat
Maryland state deliveries should include Tesla's official inflation kit (usually stowed in trunk)
Verify that any additional floor mats are included (if ordered)
Check for tow hitch equipment (if ordered)
SECTION H - Paperwork / Final Items
Ask your delivery specialist to make sure that your car is marked as DELIVERED in Tesla’s network. There have been reports of cars being delivered and the phone app doesn’t allow log in the following day.
Verify that your car is marked as delivered on your phone app and that all features are working on the phone app
Make sure you have copies of all paperwork necessary for good documentation of your purchase, including a copy of your signed purchase agreement. If your delivery specialist suggests that you can get your documents electronically on your Tesla account, ask for paper copies you can take with you anyway.
Good luck to both of us. I wouldn’t mind getting adjusted back to a 10-day window like some who have had our same EDD pattern.
BGOwner
Active Member
I’ve read it from beginning to end many times and I always wonder, how many people actually go step by step and finish every single step.
well...so Tesla texted me...i had to add the Junior suffix to my insurance to take delivery...but they did confirm delivery again for Sunday...
My car is scheduled to arrive Saturday...ugh...i don't think i'll be comfortable until i show up at the lot on Sunday....and actually sit in the damn car.
My car is scheduled to arrive Saturday...ugh...i don't think i'll be comfortable until i show up at the lot on Sunday....and actually sit in the damn car.
1. Tesla will give you some paperwork with VIN and total price that DCU will need (Motor Vehicle Purchase Agreement) to process.
2. Maybe 60 minutes for an approval? IDR honestly.
3. DCU sent to Tesla in Fremont, CA and emailed me copies of the front and back of the check, which I relayed to my SA coordinating delivery at the local service center.
4. Yes, they did this over the phone but you can probably navigate this via the chat function as well. Not always one path to success with Tesla it seems.
Rskala518
Member
Personal preference but I've purchased a few dozen new cars and never did anything remotely this thorough of an inspection. Lapped the car a few times, eye balled the gaps and general fit / finish, maybe 10 mins worth of interior and exterior inspection, then drove away with a grin on my face.
BGOwner
Active Member
I agree. Inspect the cosmetic items that Tesla says have to be reported within 24hrs/100 miles. The operational stuff is covered under warranty and can be checked out at your leisure.
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I’ve never done it either. I saw someone on YouTube and I copied and pasted it in my notes app. From their link. I will use some of the points.
In Some states like Texas. You are buying the car and have a short window to let Tesla know about any problems. It’s not like you are going to a car lot. Then picking the best vehicle on the lot.
It's all balderdash IMO, but if makes you feel more confident about your purchase, it's your time and your money. Your vehicle has a fairly lengthy warranty, just like every other vehicle. If you're not seeing glaring fit/finish/problems during the initial walkaround and physical + functional inspection, and "accept" the vehicle, what you're likely to be left with are standard warranty issues.
Here the traditional dealer has some advantages in that you can actually talk to a human, escalate to management, and be a larger pain in the butt so they don't ignore you. Tesla's "schedule via the app" is interesting but it really should eventually be complemented by something more equivalent to a normal dealer. I don't see them scaling to millions then 10s of millions of owners, and this NOT becoming a rather large problem.
In the endless saga of buying a Tesla, my SA(or whoever uses that number to text me) says there is a hold on my car and I’ll be contacted to make deliver appointment once it’s cleared. This, despite the fact that same number(person) texted me on Monday to make a delivery appointment and I did. Today, he uses vague terms and when I said y’all actually told me to schedule delivery appointment and asked him to take a look at my VIN notes instead of giving me general info, he said “yes there’s a parts hold on the vehicle”. He also says the car is onsite. I called the customer service center and another person says the car is definitely in transit and no notes of missing parts or hold on it. Go figure.
I wouldn’t be surprised if the SA is just telling me stuff to make me stop texting lol because I’d be the only person with a F433xxx VIN that has a parts hold. Disappointing customer service but better that waiting for a VIN.
I wouldn’t be surprised if the SA is just telling me stuff to make me stop texting lol because I’d be the only person with a F433xxx VIN that has a parts hold. Disappointing customer service but better that waiting for a VIN.
Andrew Smith
Member
Created a thread, Sep jail for folks with EDD pushed to Sep with no date range. If you want you can leave your message there for tracking or any movement as people start getting out of the jail.
September jail
September jail
Rskala518
Member
I don’t see it either, it’s possible it was pulled from the store. It allows inspection of Model 3 and ModelY. Hope it returns the app is more convenient than using paper.
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