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And when I go to Autopilot & try to turn on Navigate on Autopilot (Beta), the info screen comes up but the "yes" button is greyed out, so I can't turn it on. Tesla service is closed today, their website "Ask a Question" form never comes up (damn annoying) showing only links which are useless...

So, I get this email from Tesbros about how to care for Teslas in the winter. One of their "tips" is to keep it constantly plugged in so the battery stays warm and some of the tips refer to cars which are parked outdoors. So I'm thinkin that's really their target audience with this email. I'm...

Cool move, not too proud of it. Do the lights draw power from the 12v battery or the main battery? As a precaution & assuming that if it was the 12v battery (and harkening back to the olden days of alternators charging batteries), I did some highway driving with no heat etc. for about 30 min...

Evidently I have them, what's the advantage, if any? TIA - Richard

I know I saw this someplace but can't find it now. Basically, when you turn on your signal, it illuminates the direction in which you are turning so you can clearly see what is ahead in that direction. The videos were impressive and the safety aspect of this greatly appeals to me. Does anyone...

I just put a TesMag roof rack on my new MYLR. It was a bit of a struggle getting those clamps in, even when seeing the arrows. In one thread I saw mention of the potential to crack the glass if the "hooks" didn't anchor in metal slots beneath. So, my dumb question is: How can I verify if I...

What is required to implement Summon & autopark? Is FSD required? I just got a 2023 MYLR without/FSD and there's no summon button in the app.

I'm re-posting this here (apologies!) because there've been no replies to the original. I've found that in my Model YLR, the driver's sunshade doesn't block the sun completely on the driver's side window. Most previous cars I've owned had a pull-out extension to cover the extra gap. Does...

I just wanted to share 2 things I added to the car that are working very well for me to make things a bit safer. A rearview mirror fed by a camera over the license plate. This was actually a built in feature of the Venza I sold to get this car. Tesla's mirror was a huge disappointment. Fair...

What is the process for changing rims on my model Y? I’m guessing it is pretty simple, but I want to make sure I don’t damage my new car. I did search all over the place for this, but oddly could not find anything, or I’m just lame at Searching .

I seem to have lost one already. TIA - Richard

In what was a somewhat bizarre process given Tesla's distribution center model, I ended up fetching my car from the top of a parking garage attached to a casino on an American Indian Reservation. The people couldn't have been nicer, it was a good experience, and they spent as much time with me...

Well, we (my new MY and I) just experienced our first snowfall together. Given it has 4W drive and is a heavy beast, I was expecting no problems. However, it didn't grip the road as well as I'd expected and slid a bit when I turned onto my street at 90 mph (just kiddin'). But I was a bit...

Thoughts? TIA - Richard

Dumb question. So I use the Nav system for a trip, and it lists all the charging stations along the way. How do I have the car direct me to the one I want? Just tap on it? Then, is there an option to resume the trip once charged? TIA - Richard

1. USB C ports: are the ones in the car different in some way? It appears so because the ones I have don’t go all the way in. I’d ordered a “Tesla” USB C cord from someplace, and that one does work. Comparing the 2, the Tesla plug seems a tad smaller. Why? 2. Spotify - I have an account I use...

... when I take my foot off the gas to slow down., I'm using the highest setting for gas pedal control and really like it. What logic is applied as to when the brake lights go on? TIA- Richard

I took a trip to Boston along which I Picked up my new Model Y. Description here. Once in Boston, I spent a morning with the manual and online trying learn what I hadn't before. The drive home was going ok, and the nav system reported I had more miles on the battery than the actual distance...

I'm posting this to share what happened on this trip, to help other newbies prepare for their new Tesla's, and because I have some questions. Circumstances dictated that I pick up the car on my way from Rochester, NY to Boston. So, we drove from Rochester to Oneida (at a just opened...

I often think of something I need to remember while driving. Does Tesla have such an app, or can I open NOTES on my iPhone to do so using voice commands? (Picking up the car sometime this week) TIA - Richard

So, I pick up my Tesla some time this week, and I'm in the habit a naming my cars. Are Teslas he/she/them or it? Big question! :oops:

I had no idea!

Is there any way to know before I get it which CPU the car has - AMD or Intel? 2023 model Y LR TIA, - Richard

I'm getting a roof rack to carry wood on my model Y (still awaiting vehicle delivery). I have straps to hold down everything, and can see the racks themselves aren't a full 48" wide, but don't really see that as a problem. I'm wondering though: To those who've had experience in doing this...

So, I got the idea in my head and just had to do it. Made in Photoshop:

Just kidding 😁. Typical of my sense of humor. But this occurred to me when I was playing with the idea in my warped head of adding "Woodie" decals to the sides of a Tesla just for fun. Anyone remember when station wagons and Jeeps came with actual wooden sides? Sure would be a hoot though.

Before I put my order on hold for various reasons, Tesla sent me an estimated trade in value for my 21 Toyota Venza of $30,200. I just went to a local Toyota dealer who offered me $32,000 Carmax offered $28,500 and Carvana offered $30,900. Given other peoples posts regarding Tesla final...

I just got a text that it's arriving tomorrow. This is the first I've heard of it. What is this thing? TIA - Richard

Three questions from an expectant model Y owner ( delivery date hopefully early November, at least that's the best estimate given by Dr. Tesla ): 1. Is there an OBDC port in the 2023 model Y? I have a T-Mobile SynchUp drive which connects to an OBDC port to provide in-car wireless via cell...

So there's a story or two about Tesla batteries becoming flooded & ruined in heavy rain, resulting in $17,000 to $21,000 repair bills because Tesla doesn't cover that in the warranty. Say what?? I'm on Rochester, NY, and sometimes we get heavy rain, just like anywhere. 1. How concerned...

Hi All, I'm trading in a 21 Toyota Venza for a model Y. One of my favorite features of the Venza (which is a truly great car) is that the rear view mirror can use a camera mounted inside the top of the back hatch, giving a wide angle view unobstructed by anything inside the cabin. The Tesla...

I'm such a newbie at this, it's embarrassing. I just ordered a model Y and mobile charger because I wasn't sure how to set up for the Universal Wall Connector. We have a 100 amp home circuit panel which is pretty much maxed out except for two 15 amp breakers that supplied power (240v) to a no...

Not to be repetitive or anything, but, at what point in the ordering process could I add the roof rack for a model Y ? Or is that done separately? TIA! Richard

This is a pre-sales question. Looking through all the posts, I'm having a hard time understanding several things: I assume the only way to get the 3.5 second 0-60 performance is to buy the Performance package? Other than speed, what is the difference in ride quality? The website says the...