In this video I’m taking you with me on delivery day for my brand-new 2026 Tesla Model Y, and I’m running through the exact checklist I use before I accept the car. I start outside and go panel-by-panel: paint quality, panel gaps and alignment, glass condition, wheel/tire check, and anything that just looks “off” in the sunlight. The whole point is to catch issues while you’re still at the delivery center—because it’s way easier to get things documented and handled before you drive away. After the exterior, I move inside for the stuff that actually affects your day-to-day: seats, trim fitment, door operation, screen condition, and all the little interior details that can get missed when you’re excited. Then I get into the tech setup—making sure the software is updated, the basics are configured, and the must-check features work before you leave. If you’ve got a 2026 Tesla delivery coming up (Model S/3/X/Y), this is the simple, real-world walk-through I’d want someone to hand me so I don’t forget anything important.