Tow Bar "Offer"

[Jason71]

I had an SMS from Tesla

"Tesla Update - You now have the option to equip a tow hitch to your Model Y order -providing up to 1,600 kilograms of towing capacity. The additional cost of Tow Hitch is £1,090. If you would like to update your order, please respond 'YES' within two days and you'll receive a confirmation email once complete."

So has everyone with an MY on order had this? or do they have some matching my spec MSM/black/19" but with tow bars unallocated and are looking to move them on quickly?

 

[WKUK]

I had the same text today. Massive anti-climax after the "Tesla Update -" headline

 

[interbear]

I had an SMS from Tesla

"Tesla Update - You now have the option to equip a tow hitch to your Model Y order -providing up to 1,600 kilograms of towing capacity. The additional cost of Tow Hitch is £1,090. If you would like to update your order, please respond 'YES' within two days and you'll receive a confirmation email once complete."

So has everyone with an MY on order had this? or do they have some matching my spec MSM/black/19" but with tow bars unallocated and are looking to move them on quickly?

I've not had this text but mine is a Blue/Black/19 order due for pick up on 29th June.

I think I'd be more concerned that if I was to respond YES to that text that it would be considered a change to the spec, resulting in a price increase in the base car and get bumped to the end of Q3. I wouldn't put it past them!

 

[Jason71]

I have just realised a few people over on the MY delivery thread already posted about the same thing so its not just me then

 

[Jason71]

I've not had this text but mine is a Blue/Black/19 order due for pick up on 29th June.

I think I'd be more concerned that if I was to respond YES to that text that it would be considered a change to the spec, resulting in a price increase in the base car and get bumped to the end of Q3. I wouldn't put it past them!

yes that did cross my mind

 

[Fleabag]

I got the same thing too, slightly tempted just to carry bikes on the back. Price is pretty eye watering though, can you get them fitted after delivery if you want it?

 

[TheRealWatto]

Yep I got one and I'm not expecting a car for a while yet. Presumably because it's now an optional addon at order but wasn't when I ordered and not something more sinister like it not being an option to add later in new cars.

 

[WllXM]

They have changed the wording then, mine was starting with

« Tesla Update - You can now take delivery of your Model Y …… with Tow Hitch equipped-providing up to 1,600 kilograms of towing capacity. […] »

Having read only the first sentence this was an even bigger anti-climax

 

[WannabeOwner]

do they have some matching my spec MSM/black/19" but with tow bars unallocated and are looking to move them on quickly?

I reckon its just a factory-fitted "Up-sell" .. .sorry!

 

[GeorgeSymonds]

Sounds like the same price and spec as the one in the shop that can be retro fitted. Given they’re saying you can add it to your order it’s probably a retro fit anyway. I certainly wouldn’t want to order it and find you have to wait longer for your car.

 

[Jason71]

I reckon its just a factory-fitted "Up-sell" .. .sorry!

I suspect you are right

 

[Drew57]

I got the same email today and will want a tow bar but as I have an SC booking on Wednesday (2yr brake fluid/filter/tyre rotation) I will ask if there's any way I can use the one I already have from my 3 & just pay for the wiring and ball joint in the car. I fully expect this to be a No though.

 

[chwe]

So, I replied 'yes' and this morning got a new order agreement. Price of the car hasn't changed, but they put £1300 for the price of the towbar (not £1090). I assume a mistake has been made, and now waiting for Tesla to call me back, but just flagging to others who may have also added it to check their updated prices carefully!

Edit: Tesla have confirmed that there was a pricing error and this should be rectified on my account soon.

 

[Yannick1984]

I've not had this text but mine is a Blue/Black/19 order due for pick up on 29th June.

I think I'd be more concerned that if I was to respond YES to that text that it would be considered a change to the spec, resulting in a price increase in the base car and get bumped to the end of Q3. I wouldn't put it past them!

Hi there, when did you order your car?
I ordered mine on April 25, 2022. It is currently showing a delivery date between Aug 8 and Sept 17. I wanna check how far back I am in line.

 

[WllXM]

Hi there, when did you order your car?
I ordered mine on April 25, 2022. It is currently showing a delivery date between Aug 8 and Sept 17. I wanna check how far back I am in line.

Unless I'm mistaken that's the earliest EDD I've seen. Most of them are rather very end of August (like mine) or starting in Sept.
Aug 8 would mean they are planning a ship departing early July, which would be great news...

 

[interbear]

Hi there, when did you order your car?
I ordered mine on April 25, 2022. It is currently showing a delivery date between Aug 8 and Sept 17. I wanna check how far back I am in line.

Ordered mine on March 16th.

 

[JDubya67]

So, I replied 'yes' and this morning got a new order agreement. Price of the car hasn't changed, but they put £1300 for the price of the towbar (not £1090). I assume a mistake has been made, and now waiting for Tesla to call me back, but just flagging to others who may have also added it to check their updated prices carefully!

Edit: Tesla have confirmed that there was a pricing error and this should be rectified on my account soon.

Well spotted, thank you. Mine is showing £1300. Will give it a few days and contact them. Did your EDD move today? Mine was sept-oct, moved to Oct - Nov this afternoon, and now back to sept -Oct

 

[chwe]

Well spotted, thank you. Mine is showing £1300. Will give it a few days and contact them. Did your EDD move today? Mine was sept-oct, moved to Oct - Nov this afternoon, and now back to sept -Oct

Interesting that it isn't a one-off then... Hopefully they will sort everyone's! I was told it would take 24 hours to sort it out, but I'd perhaps give it a week...

My EDD hasn't changed at the moment (still August 9 to Sept 18th).

 

[interbear]

Well spotted, thank you. Mine is showing £1300. Will give it a few days and contact them. Did your EDD move today? Mine was sept-oct, moved to Oct - Nov this afternoon, and now back to sept -Oct

Is it possibly £1090 without VAT? A trick used by many a vendor.

 

[interbear]

Is it the same price to add the tow bar anytime after taking delivery? I might do it later if the desire to cart around a couple of bikes becomes a thing. Not meddling with my current order spec though, paranoid they’d bump it out if I do so.