TESLA MODEL Y/3 - THE PROBLEMS TO AVOID

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This video provides a comprehensive overview of common issues and potential problems to avoid when purchasing a Tesla Model Y or Model 3, particularly focusing on early models and specific manufacturing locations (Shanghai vs. Berlin). The reviewer, drawing from extensive repair experience, highlights numerous potential failures, including worn wiper spindles, sticky door handles, failing door seals on early Model 3s, and issues with check straps. Interior problems like screen delamination and steering column noise are also mentioned. The video delves into water ingress issues, particularly in the boot and around the pollen filter area, and discusses problems with PTC heaters versus newer heat pumps. Suspension components, such as inner camber arm bushes, upper knuckle joints, and caliper pins, are identified as common wear items, especially on higher mileage vehicles. While acknowledging Tesla's warranty support for many of these issues, the reviewer emphasizes the importance of pre-purchase inspections and proactive maintenance to avoid costly repairs, particularly for out-of-warranty situations. The video concludes by contrasting the reliability of a well-maintained, high-mileage Chinese-built car with a newer model that has experienced more issues, suggesting a potential decline in quality control on certain components.