If you’re picking up a 2026 Model Y Juniper or Model 3 Highland, this is the exact delivery-day checklist I use so you don’t get rushed out of the lot and miss something obvious. I walk you through an exterior-first inspection: paint and body condition, panel gaps and alignment, glass, wheels/tires, charge port, lights, and cameras. The goal is simple—catch anything cosmetic or build-related while you’re still standing there with the car, so it’s documented immediately. Then I move inside and into the software side, because that’s where a lot of new owners get tripped up. I check seats and upholstery, steering wheel and controls, dash/trim/ambient lighting, the center screen, USB‑C ports and wireless charging, windows/mirrors/HVAC, and then I verify your Tesla account, keys/phone key, VIN, software version, Autopilot status, driving settings, charging setup, navigation favorites, climate preferences, and Dashcam/Sentry. I also cover practical stuff people forget—set trunk/frunk height, look for alerts, test Supercharging early, confirm phone key reliability, listen for interior rattles, and schedule service right away if something isn’t right.