Picking up a 2016 Model-S 75 tomorrow.
Used, but in great shape. Got an insane deal from a non-Tesla dealership. After extensive research (Carfax, inspection via 3rd party, etc.) decided to go for it.
Now, I am in the final stages of prepping to fly down to the dealership (another state, location is 400 miles from home) and drive the car back. I just happened to find out that there is a step I was unaware of previously, in this purchase process...
I have to provide documentation to Tesla Customer Support services for NA so they can "process" the transfer of the vehicle (the original owner has already factory reset the car; this is for the back-end stuff in Tesla's systems). Won't have the said documentation until I sign the final paperwork tomorrow at the dealership.
This means until the transfer is done, I will NOT see the car in (my) My Tesla account online. Which also means I will not be able to use the app on my phone or anything else related to my new car that requires the user/driver to be logged-in/authenticated via their My Tesla account.
So my question for all you current owners, or those who have experienced the above-mentioned first-hand, is: what should I steel myself for, that I will not be able to do while the My Tesla transfer process is occurring (will take 5-7 days)?
For example, will I have issues using Superchargers? Are there any specific features on the car I will not be able to use? Heck, is it even safe for me to be driving around in it, given the circumstances?
Used, but in great shape. Got an insane deal from a non-Tesla dealership. After extensive research (Carfax, inspection via 3rd party, etc.) decided to go for it.
Now, I am in the final stages of prepping to fly down to the dealership (another state, location is 400 miles from home) and drive the car back. I just happened to find out that there is a step I was unaware of previously, in this purchase process...
I have to provide documentation to Tesla Customer Support services for NA so they can "process" the transfer of the vehicle (the original owner has already factory reset the car; this is for the back-end stuff in Tesla's systems). Won't have the said documentation until I sign the final paperwork tomorrow at the dealership.
This means until the transfer is done, I will NOT see the car in (my) My Tesla account online. Which also means I will not be able to use the app on my phone or anything else related to my new car that requires the user/driver to be logged-in/authenticated via their My Tesla account.
So my question for all you current owners, or those who have experienced the above-mentioned first-hand, is: what should I steel myself for, that I will not be able to do while the My Tesla transfer process is occurring (will take 5-7 days)?
For example, will I have issues using Superchargers? Are there any specific features on the car I will not be able to use? Heck, is it even safe for me to be driving around in it, given the circumstances?
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