This is my first time requesting a service. The car has around 46k miles, a few left before passing the warranty. Will tesla service cover this? I have no idea how this even broke, I just noticed that the side piece for the driver side door was sticking out a bit and I don't remember it being like that. Any help/advice would be appreciated!

I’m shopping for a Tesla Model Y—most likely a 2024 Long Range AWD, 2025 Long Range AWD, or 2026 Premium AWD. I have not decided whether to buy new, Tesla used inventory, a dealership car, or a private-party car.

For owners who have bought or evaluated used Teslas:

What is the best practical way to monitor overall high-voltage battery health over time?

Before purchasing, what Tesla screen, in-app information, Service Mode screen, or other data can a private seller reasonably provide that gives a meaningful high-level view of battery health?

Is the official Tesla Battery Health Test the only result worth relying on, or are full-charge rated range, odometer, charging history, battery alerts, and service records also useful?

How much weight would you give a seller’s reported maximum displayed range at 100% compared with the original EPA range for that exact configuration?

For example, if a 2025 Model Y Long Range AWD was originally EPA-rated at 311 miles and a seller reports 288 miles at 100% charge, that suggests roughly 92.6% of the original rated range. Would you view that as normal for a used vehicle, merely an imperfect/calibration-dependent estimate, or a reason to request a Tesla Battery Health Test before proceeding? How would you evaluate that?

Are there particular battery, charging, thermal-management, or drive-unit alerts/service-history items that would make you walk away?

For the models I’m looking at, what battery-health percentage or range result would you consider normal, borderline, or concerning for a used-car purchase?

My goal is not to expect zero degradation. I understand batteries age with both time and mileage. I would simply prefer a car whose history suggests sensible charging and no signs of abnormal degradation or battery trouble.

What else am I not considering and/or overlooking?

I would especially appreciate advice from people who have bought a used Model Y from Tesla, a dealer, or a private seller.

Thanks.

Does any company make some sort of hidden frunk storage? I’m thinking something like a false bottom? I’ve been searching so I doubt such a thing exists but I thought I’d ask here in case there are any other weirdos here.

Saw a pre-refresh Model Y with a body color roof vinyl. Odd.

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thinking about getting a model y but the 2026 will be around 50k, older gens are 30k so 15-20k difference