How To Ruin Your Tesla By Making These MISTAKES

Is this your first Tesla? You are likely making these 10 costly Tesla mistakes without even knowing it, and 9 out of 10 new owners are doing at least one of them right now. After driving Tesla cars for almost 10 years, I've seen every common pitfall—and many of them hit your wallet hard. This video is your ultimate Tesla owner guide to avoid the frustration and cost of these errors, including common electric car mistakes that go beyond just Teslas. The most common of all charging mistakes is treating your car like a smartphone. Many owners charge to 100% every single day, thinking "more is always better." This is wrong. Charging a Long Range or Performance battery to 100% daily will cause it to lose capacity much faster (unless you have an LFP battery). 🔋 The best range for everyday use is keeping your battery between 30% and 80%. Set this limit in your app or on the screen for daily driving. Get an Estimate: https://teslaservice.la/?utm_source=youtube (657) 222-4020 5556 Corporate Avenue, Cypress, CA ❗️Enjoy COMPLIMENTARY LOANER TESLA CARS (if available)🚗 ❗️Get a DEDUCTIBLE REFUND 💰 ❗️Benefit from FREE TOWING in LA/OC for your convenience 🤝 ❗️Receive a FREE ESTIMATE to plan ahead 📋 Trust our 10 years of expertise with Tesla for a seamless experience 🛠️ 00:00 – Common Tesla owner mistakes 01:06 – Mistake 1: Charging to 100% daily 01:48 – Mistake 2: Keeping the battery low for too long 02:18 – Mistake 3: Charging above 80% at a Supercharger 02:49 – Mistake 4: Not navigating to Superchargers (preconditioning) 03:35 – Mistake 5: Using automatic brush car washes 04:05 – Mistake 6: Closing the front trunk (Frunk) incorrectly 04:27 – Mistake 7: Watching range in miles instead of percentage 05:07 – Mistake 8: Buying Full Self-Driving (FSD) instead of subscribing 05:33 – Mistake 9: Not using Sentry Mode 06:07 – Mistake 10: Forgetting the referral code 06:32 – Bonus Tip: Cleaning white seats incorrectly Rely on our expertise in - Tesla collision works, - electronic works, - battery & engine repair/replacement 🛠️ - custom work Elevate your Tesla experience with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsk.club/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tskrepair/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/tsk__club TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tsk.repair The second battery mistake is the opposite: letting it get too low. Some owners leave their car parked for days with a low battery, thinking it's fine. It's not. Leaving the battery at a critically low percentage for extended periods is dangerous for its long-term health. The third charging mistake happens on road trips. Many new owners waste time at a Supercharger trying to get to 100%. After 80%, the charging speed drops dramatically. The time it takes to go from 80% to 100% can be the same as going from 20% to 60%. It's a huge waste of time if you're traveling—just charge enough to reach your next stop. The fourth battery mistake is arriving at a Supercharger with a cold battery. When you drive to a Supercharger without setting it as your destination in the car's navigation, the car cannot precondition (preheat) the battery. This results in much slower charging speeds. In cold weather, this inefficiency is even worse. Mistake number five is about Tesla paint care. Tesla paint is water-based, making it eco-friendly but also very soft. Using an automatic car wash with brushes will destroy your car's finish. These brushes cause micro-scratches and dull the surface, removing that "new car" shine. Always use touchless car washes or hand wash. Mistake number six is denting your own car. The front trunk, or "Tesla frunk," looks solid, but the aluminum hood is thin and easy to dent. Mistake number seven is "range anxiety" caused by the wrong display setting. Many new owners keep the display set to distance (miles/km), thinking it's more accurate. Mistake number eight is wasting money on Full Self-Driving (FSD). Autopilot and FSD are not the same thing. The standard Autopilot comes free and is fantastic for highway driving. Unless you need automatic lane changes or city driving, you might not need the expensive upgrade. Mistake number nine is ignoring Tesla Sentry Mode. Sentry Mode is your silent security guard. 🛡 It uses the car's cameras to record any scratches, vandalism, or parking hits when you're not around. It does use a bit of energy, but it can save you hundreds of dollars and hours of frustration. Turn it on in public places, but disable it at home or work to save battery. Mistake number ten is buying without a referral code. Tesla's referral bonuses change often—sometimes it's a cash discount, free Supercharging miles, or a few months of FSD. It's always worth checking before you buy. Use a code from a friend or a content creator you trust. #tskclub #teslamistakes #tesla #teslatips #newtesla #teslaowner #teslabattery #teslacharging #ev #electriccar