I have the exact same passenger front door misalignment where it sticks out a bit from the fender as well as the passenger front fender misalign with the pillar. I got my 2023 MY 7 seater on Feb 1. I opened a service ticket and the local Tesla center in Long Beach, CA said they were “within tolerance”….,whatever that means, it still bugs me. Thanks for showing your professional inspection on this. I will open another service request on this same misalignment issue again to see.
The even worse situation we had on Tesla's horrible quality control. When we took the Model Y LR delivery on 2/12, and found a 10-inch crack on the top glass during the PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection). We wanted to reject the car, but the sales assistant said we would return to the queue and wait indefinitely. Or they can fix it for us. So we choose the 2nd option. The glass was replaced on 2/14. But we are still concerned about the retrofitted glass's longevity impact. So we asked the sales assistant about our concern. He refused to answer our questions and directed me to ask the question to their service department, which could not answer the customer's question but only took the repair appointment.
I love watching these inspections. I'm guessing that since Tesla is a direct to consumer seller, we'll see these imperfections more vs a dealer, since the dealer is a middle man that will usually inspect and report these defects without causing "pauses" to the customer since they can just keep good cars and return bad ones before a customer comes to buy.
When you get the Tesla. Where is the j1117 adapter located? I might have a friend take delivery so need to tell them where to look. Thanks. Your car made in Fremont?
It shouldn't be common. Does Tesla goes thru an inspection before the car leaves the factory?. If I was inspecting the cars I would reject all cars because nobody is doing their job right. If you pay a lot of money you should have the best that's my opinion. BTW if I were your client I would decline delivery.
The issues here with Tesla are still present in every other manufacturer. There was no reason to decline the delivery. At all. Because I understand how adjustments are made on the cars, it missing a singular clip (Which I ended up installing because we have them on hand) and a single panel needing a slight adjustment, common sense says that taking delivery wasn't a problem. You need to dial back your "the is the best" mindset. These are $50,000 cars, from one of the newest auto manufacturers in the world. It has taken every other brand DECADES to get their QC to what it is now. I already emailed the body center doing the work to prep them for this job and as I mentioned neither of us are worried about it. Rejecting the car means possibly waiting months for another car. That's the state of things. When you work in the automotive field and you understand how cars are put together and how things are adjusted - you understand that this isn't an issue. Every other part of the car functioned, sealed, no noises or oddities other problems. This is strictly related to a cosmetics. My clients trust me and the hundreds of cars that we've inspected. I've advised clients to reject cars before. This wasn't worth rejecting.
@@TotalDetailing I understand that there are issues, but it seems that it's always the same thing, and I know not every car will be perfect. It's just frustrating to a consumer to pay a lot and there are issues. I know when I do get mine. I will be very thorough with the inspection. I do not want to leave the dealership with the problems, and have them tell me "well you should have told us before leaving". Every consumer should inspect. I've heard that tesla does give a checklist for inspecting the car which is good to know.
Yes, any discrepancies with the car is a pain in the ass. But just remember, people buying a Tesla product should be more concerned with what's inside the car, such as hardware, software and the overall technology. The cosmetic stuff can be fixed. Trust me, I speak from experience. My two model 3's had cosmetic stuff wrong but its all been corrected. ty
This is so terrible that we all have to do this every time we drop thousands of dollars and this can’t be built right?! I ordered a Model Y performance…and it’s unfortunate I have to do all this and you better believe who ever is working at that dealership WILL be out with me going over this!!!
Got my pearl white 2023 MY Long Range 7 seaters with upgraded white interior and upgraded 20’ Induction wheel on Feb 1. So I got it at the $13K price reduction, total out the door plus tax & registration =$69K+. End of year will get back $7500 tax credits. So I’m happy paying $20K less than what it would normally cost for this MY 7 seaters.
@@watercrest69 what date did you order? I ordered 7 seats on 1/17 too but my EDD still March 1 to 31. Just trying to find out how far along the queue reached
@@TotalDetailing Just curious to see what other automakers are doing in terms of the build quality. Feel like Tesla always being put under a magnifying glass for their products. Thanks!
@@lizard0827 with good reason. Their build quality is terrible compared to legacy brands. What other brand do you have to bring a checklist with to take delivery of a new car? A $50k+ one at that
It's amazing to me any video like this has to be made/made by so many Tesla/prospective Tesla owners. The QC control is that poor people are paranoid about door misalignments? This shouldn't be anything more than an afterthought if you're paying $50K for an automobile. Come on man.
First time Tesla buyer and just got 2023 model Y on Feb 2023. The rear door is unevenly aligned with the rear bumper and Tesla service could not correct the problem twice. Tesla service told me to contact customer service to complain. So far I am not impressed with Tesla quality and its services. So disappointed with entire experience with Tesla "Made in America". First and the last Tesla I will buy!
I'm a Fan of Telsa and Elon Musk but its seems as if they really don't care about the quality control at all. I've looked at the Plaid versions of both the S an X but this is what's holding me back.
If there was as many inspection videos on any Ford or GM or VW product you would see many many more quality control issues. This is a bug in the bonnet now. My Ford has weather stripping the squeaks all the time on the front doors. Silicone spray takes it away but after 100 years of making cars they still have simple issues that make us nuts.
This is the only thing stopping me from buying a Tesla. I can’t be spending this much and dealing with quality issues It’s like they have middle schoolers doing the assembly
Embarrassing Tesla what happened t delivery quality checks? Why is is the responsibility of the customer? This video just shows cheap workmanship for the money
I think every customer should inspect their car. regardless of the manufacturer. its like buying anything anywhere. I wouldn’t take anyones inspection department word for it and drive home
35k Lexus and Acura are built better than a 50k Tesla. I can’t believe in this day and age , we have to inspect a 50k dollar vehicle for quality. How did this even pass QC?
I agree to a point but.. How old is lexus and acura compared to tesla? Do you not realize how many decades they’ve had to “perfect” their craft? Cut them some slack its the only car company in the last 100 years thats managed to do what its done. Newer low margin companies always have to sell more expensive products to stay afloat anyways. They will keep improving & innovating… and besides teslas software and tech is a full decade+ ahead of lexus and acura lmao
I think the important thing to remember is that every other vehicle manufacturer has had decades to perfect QC. The cars really are fantastic pieces of tech but QC isn't quite there yet.
The fact that you have to inspect this car for those type of quality issues is insane. I purchased a 2022 Camry and I don't there were any flaws in the car like the ones you found on this Tesla which cost more than my Camry. Then after you see the flaws that you found, one has to wonder what about the quality on the things you can't see. Tesla still hasn't resolved their quality control issues and doesn't seem to matter to them because they are who they are. It's still the same car as it was first introduced, the body style and interior are still the same. That right there should be a reason to reduce the price on these because they haven't changed that much. Musk really understands marketing a product and it shows. Why update anything as long as he is making a profit on the existing aged product line. He also understands there is a percentage of the population that are either not as educated about EVs or just intrigued with technology. Those who have educated themselves on EVs are not his audience.
With all that said folks are still buying even with the quality issues that should have been caught at qc. People still will buy even if it was missing a spare tire
good catches them all. If I was Tesla I'd be embarressed. I have a 2022 model 3 from China, and the number of trims rattles is incedible. Worse than a 1990s car. And the service provision and attitude of the service manager is appalling. I'll never buy Tesla again. But coudlnt go back to ICE.
Years ago the big three turned out crap like this then Japanese cars came along. Tesla could find themselves in the same predicament if they don’t change their attitude and quality control.
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This is confirmed to be a Freemont Build. F in the VIN.
Good work man. Definitely invaluable service for some of us not experienced wit this stuff.
PHENOMENAL video. Will be rewatching this video several times over before delivery day. Thanks for the upload 🙏🏼
Will probably do another video on what to look for in your delivery.
@@TotalDetailing - I’ll keep an eye out for it. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
I have the exact same passenger front door misalignment where it sticks out a bit from the fender as well as the passenger front fender misalign with the pillar. I got my 2023 MY 7 seater on Feb 1. I opened a service ticket and the local Tesla center in Long Beach, CA said they were “within tolerance”….,whatever that means, it still bugs me. Thanks for showing your professional inspection on this. I will open another service request on this same misalignment issue again to see.
Thank you for the video, will pick up my MYLR Fremont build this Saturday in Devon too,super exciting hope will get the same headlight like yours …
Excellent!
I have never inspected a car like this before until I bought a Tesla.
...only Tesla owners accept this kind of crap nuance stuff.
@@AudiTTQuattro2003 I agree, its a bit ridiculous...
The even worse situation we had on Tesla's horrible quality control. When we took the Model Y LR delivery on 2/12, and found a 10-inch crack on the top glass during the PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection). We wanted to reject the car, but the sales assistant said we would return to the queue and wait indefinitely. Or they can fix it for us. So we choose the 2nd option. The glass was replaced on 2/14. But we are still concerned about the retrofitted glass's longevity impact. So we asked the sales assistant about our concern. He refused to answer our questions and directed me to ask the question to their service department, which could not answer the customer's question but only took the repair appointment.
Will use what I saw on the video when picking up my Tesla tomorrow. Thank you.
Thanks. Very informative and will follow your inspection guide.
I love watching these inspections.
I'm guessing that since Tesla is a direct to consumer seller, we'll see these imperfections more vs a dealer, since the dealer is a middle man that will usually inspect and report these defects without causing "pauses" to the customer since they can just keep good cars and return bad ones before a customer comes to buy.
can someone explain how or why they've not gotten better at fitting cars together?
Great video!!! Appreciate the pointers on taking delivery. Thank you. Can you recommend a similar company to yours in NYC/Brooklyn?
Send me an email. Gabe@totaldetailingpa.com
Great video - I'm making a checklist from it!
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In your opinion would you say Austin builds are put together better ?
When you get the Tesla. Where is the j1117 adapter located? I might have a friend take delivery so need to tell them where to look. Thanks. Your car made in Fremont?
It's usually in the trunk, if they don't hand it to you.
It shouldn't be common. Does Tesla goes thru an inspection before the car leaves the factory?. If I was inspecting the cars I would reject all cars because nobody is doing their job right. If you pay a lot of money you should have the best that's my opinion. BTW if I were your client I would decline delivery.
The issues here with Tesla are still present in every other manufacturer. There was no reason to decline the delivery. At all. Because I understand how adjustments are made on the cars, it missing a singular clip (Which I ended up installing because we have them on hand) and a single panel needing a slight adjustment, common sense says that taking delivery wasn't a problem. You need to dial back your "the is the best" mindset. These are $50,000 cars, from one of the newest auto manufacturers in the world. It has taken every other brand DECADES to get their QC to what it is now. I already emailed the body center doing the work to prep them for this job and as I mentioned neither of us are worried about it. Rejecting the car means possibly waiting months for another car. That's the state of things. When you work in the automotive field and you understand how cars are put together and how things are adjusted - you understand that this isn't an issue.
Every other part of the car functioned, sealed, no noises or oddities other problems. This is strictly related to a cosmetics.
My clients trust me and the hundreds of cars that we've inspected. I've advised clients to reject cars before. This wasn't worth rejecting.
@@TotalDetailing I understand that there are issues, but it seems that it's always the same thing, and I know not every car will be perfect. It's just frustrating to a consumer to pay a lot and there are issues. I know when I do get mine. I will be very thorough with the inspection. I do not want to leave the dealership with the problems, and have them tell me "well you should have told us before leaving". Every consumer should inspect. I've heard that tesla does give a checklist for inspecting the car which is good to know.
Right rear door looks to hang down a little too.
I did look at this later in the shop and noticed a slight sag. Nothing egregious.
Yes, any discrepancies with the car is a pain in the ass. But just remember, people buying a Tesla product should be more concerned with what's inside the car, such as hardware, software and the overall technology. The cosmetic stuff can be fixed. Trust me, I speak from experience. My two model 3's had cosmetic stuff wrong but its all been corrected. ty
What kind of things should we look out for that would prompt us to not take the car? Our pick up appointment is set for Monday!
Where at?
@@TotalDetailing Irvine, CA
For those of us that don’t live nearby in PA do you have a written checklist you could provide?
Coming soon
This is so terrible that we all have to do this every time we drop thousands of dollars and this can’t be built right?! I ordered a Model Y performance…and it’s unfortunate I have to do all this and you better believe who ever is working at that dealership WILL be out with me going over this!!!
Any one Please let me know the difference between Freemont built vs. Austin built model Y 2023
Must be nice. The guy that helped me take delivery just said get in and use the on screen tutorials. Bye.
Good review! I thought 2023 rims are different designs all black different?
So you can get the turbine wheens that are all black - this just didn't have the aero covers installed.
This is the 1st video of 7 seaters i saw in the past 2 weeks. Can u ask the onwer when did they order it? And what was their initial EDD? Thanks
Probably wanted some kind of other upgrades before the tax credit included the 5 seater up to 80,000. 😅😅😅
Got my pearl white 2023 MY Long Range 7 seaters with upgraded white interior and upgraded 20’ Induction wheel on Feb 1. So I got it at the $13K price reduction, total out the door plus tax & registration =$69K+. End of year will get back $7500 tax credits. So I’m happy paying $20K less than what it would normally cost for this MY 7 seaters.
@@watercrest69 what date did you order? I ordered 7 seats on 1/17 too but my EDD still March 1 to 31. Just trying to find out how far along the queue reached
sad commentary that this needs to be done...shows the lack of trust in build quality
To be fair, could you look other brands for their qaulity as well?
I could do that. I missed get asked for Tesla video inspections.
Fair? He’s recording what he’s doing this ain’t judge judy
@@TotalDetailing Just curious to see what other automakers are doing in terms of the build quality. Feel like Tesla always being put under a magnifying glass for their products. Thanks!
@@lizard0827 with good reason. Their build quality is terrible compared to legacy brands. What other brand do you have to bring a checklist with to take delivery of a new car? A $50k+ one at that
Where was this built; Freemont/Texas?
Freemont
It's amazing to me any video like this has to be made/made by so many Tesla/prospective Tesla owners. The QC control is that poor people are paranoid about door misalignments? This shouldn't be anything more than an afterthought if you're paying $50K for an automobile. Come on man.
First time Tesla buyer and just got 2023 model Y on Feb 2023. The rear door is unevenly aligned with the rear bumper and Tesla service could not correct the problem twice. Tesla service told me to contact customer service to complain. So far I am not impressed with Tesla quality and its services. So disappointed with entire experience with Tesla "Made in America". First and the last Tesla I will buy!
I hoped my Model Y does have the Matrix Projectors. LOL
Was that Fremont or giga Texas built ?
Freemont
It’s missing the mudguards and PPF on the rear sides.
They are options. Not included.
@@TotalDetailing New Tesla Model Y comes with Mudguards and side PPF.
@@JoshingX that depends on where you take delivery
So you take delivery on behalf of a client, before the client sees it?
No. The client is there with us at the dealership.
@@TotalDetailing I wish you were in Washington DC
I'm a Fan of Telsa and Elon Musk but its seems as if they really don't care about the quality control at all. I've looked at the Plaid versions of both the S an X but this is what's holding me back.
If there was as many inspection videos on any Ford or GM or VW product you would see many many more quality control issues. This is a bug in the bonnet now. My Ford has weather stripping the squeaks all the time on the front doors. Silicone spray takes it away but after 100 years of making cars they still have simple issues that make us nuts.
This is the only thing stopping me from buying a Tesla. I can’t be spending this much and dealing with quality issues It’s like they have middle schoolers doing the assembly
Embarrassing Tesla what happened t delivery quality checks? Why is is the responsibility of the customer? This video just shows cheap workmanship for the money
I could pick any major consumer vehicle manufacturer and find similar issues at every one of them. This is not just a Tesla related issue.
I think every customer should inspect their car. regardless of the manufacturer. its like buying anything anywhere. I wouldn’t take anyones inspection department word for it and drive home
35k Lexus and Acura are built better than a 50k Tesla. I can’t believe in this day and age , we have to inspect a 50k dollar vehicle for quality. How did this even pass QC?
I agree to a point but.. How old is lexus and acura compared to tesla? Do you not realize how many decades they’ve had to “perfect” their craft? Cut them some slack its the only car company in the last 100 years thats managed to do what its done. Newer low margin companies always have to sell more expensive products to stay afloat anyways. They will keep improving & innovating… and besides teslas software and tech is a full decade+ ahead of lexus and acura lmao
@@FrenchyTube3 how much does Tesla make in profit per car?
@@FrenchyTube3 tesla makes WAY too much per car to be selling cars that need an inspection
@@brucetrx 20-30% of price. Other traditional manufacturers make 2-4% off
That is why most of the auto company is in big debt after so many years..
If you have to scrutinize an 50k vehicle this closely..dont buy it
I think the important thing to remember is that every other vehicle manufacturer has had decades to perfect QC. The cars really are fantastic pieces of tech but QC isn't quite there yet.
The fact that you have to inspect this car for those type of quality issues is insane. I purchased a 2022 Camry and I don't there were any flaws in the car like the ones you found on this Tesla which cost more than my Camry. Then after you see the flaws that you found, one has to wonder what about the quality on the things you can't see. Tesla still hasn't resolved their quality control issues and doesn't seem to matter to them because they are who they are. It's still the same car as it was first introduced, the body style and interior are still the same. That right there should be a reason to reduce the price on these because they haven't changed that much. Musk really understands marketing a product and it shows. Why update anything as long as he is making a profit on the existing aged product line. He also understands there is a percentage of the population that are either not as educated about EVs or just intrigued with technology. Those who have educated themselves on EVs are not his audience.
Imagine helping people inspect their Model Y and getting paid.
This is a free service offered to clients that book ceramic coating, ppf and window tint with us.
With all that said folks are still buying even with the quality issues that should have been caught at qc. People still will buy even if it was missing a spare tire
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good catches them all. If I was Tesla I'd be embarressed. I have a 2022 model 3 from China, and the number of trims rattles is incedible. Worse than a 1990s car. And the service provision and attitude of the service manager is appalling. I'll never buy Tesla again. But coudlnt go back to ICE.
Years ago the big three turned out crap like this then Japanese cars came along. Tesla could find themselves in the same predicament if they don’t change their attitude and quality control.
1:50 The plastic looks so cheap and flimsy
It feels like standard textured automotive trim.
Imagine how much bad work that's not visible. You can only see the tip of the iceberg.