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What does Tesla say about financing in the US, and what should I ask my lender?
What Tesla's US pages say about paying for a Tesla: Tesla financing, your own lender, leasing, final payment and delivery, plus what to ask before you sign.
Guides for Tesla delivery day and used Tesla checks
Calm, sourced answers to the questions buyers ask before and during a Tesla delivery or a used Tesla purchase.
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How do Tesla promotions work, and what should I ask before I rely on one?
How Tesla promotions work in the US: trade-in bonuses, group discounts, promotional rates and leases, referrals, and what to ask before you rely on one.
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Insuring a Tesla in the UK before delivery: what to have ready
Taking delivery of a Tesla in the UK? What GOV.UK says about insurance, what Tesla UK's delivery page does not list, and questions for your insurer.
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Should I lease or buy a Tesla?
Should you lease or buy a Tesla in the US? The trade-offs a state consumer agency lists, how Tesla's lease works, and the questions that decide it. No prices.
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Why does my Tesla delivery date keep changing, and what can I do while I wait?
Tesla says its delivery date is an estimate that can change. What affects it, where to find the latest date, and what to do while you wait (US).
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Tesla Personal Contract Hire in the UK: what to check before you sign
Thinking of leasing a Tesla on Personal Contract Hire in the UK? What MoneyHelper and the BVRLA say, what Tesla UK lists, and the questions to ask. No prices.
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What should I ask a private seller before I view a used Tesla?
The questions to ask a private seller before you view a used Tesla: VIN, history, charging, warranty and recalls, and how to check each answer first.
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How does a Tesla trade-in work in the US, and which photos do I need to send?
How a Tesla trade-in works in the US: the estimate, the final offer, the photos Tesla asks for, title and lien paperwork, and handing over the car at delivery.
Guides · Model Y
Which accessories fit my Model Y before delivery, and how do I check the compatibility?
Which Tesla Shop accessories fit your Model Y, and how to read the compatibility notes (production year, trim, Model Y L) before you order ahead of delivery.
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I just bought a used Tesla. What should I check in the first week?
Check that the car is in your Tesla account, the old owner's keys are gone, and charging, tires, brakes and alerts look right. Then note what to raise early.
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Can you charge a Tesla from a normal home outlet, and is it enough?
Yes, a Tesla can charge from a normal 120V outlet, but slowly: Tesla says 2 to 3 miles of range per hour. See who it suits and when to upgrade.
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How do I check a Tesla for open recalls with the VIN?
Enter the VIN in NHTSA's recall search to see open recalls on a Tesla. What the search shows and does not show, where to find the VIN, and what to do next.
Guides · Model Y
What comes with a new Tesla at delivery, and what do you have to buy yourself?
What Tesla's own pages say about what comes with a new Model Y (keys, charging, adapters), what is sold separately, and what to check on your order.
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What should I expect at a Tesla delivery center, step by step?
What Tesla says happens when you pick up a new car at a US Tesla delivery center: check-in, the Tesla app, documents, and what to check before you accept.