Guides
The guides that are written.
Battery health, the Model 3 and Model Y by year, and a checklist you can print.
- 01Battery healthHow to Check a Used Tesla's Battery Health Before You BuyA veteran used-car buyer's step-by-step battery check for a used Tesla: Service Mode fault check, the 100% charge-and-drive test, the on-screen Battery Health test, range math, and the red flags that should end the deal.
- 02Model-by-year guidesUsed Tesla Model 3 Buying Guide by YearWhat changed on the Tesla Model 3 each year (heat pump, Ryzen computer, LFP battery, HW4 Highland) and what a veteran used-car buyer checks on each, with a PNW angle.
- 03Model-by-year guidesUsed Tesla Model Y Buying Guide by YearWhat changed on the Tesla Model Y year by year (heat pump from day one, HEPA filter, Ryzen computer, HW4, the 2026 refresh and the Standard trim) and what a veteran used-car buyer checks on each, with a PNW angle.
- 04ChecklistsUsed Tesla Pre-Purchase Checklist (Printable)A printable used Tesla inspection checklist from someone who has bought and sold hundreds: paperwork, body and glass, underneath, tires, interior, software, battery, charging and test drive, plus PNW-specific checks.