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Know your Tesla.
Before and after the keys.

A structured knowledge base of issues, upgrades and shops, filtered down to your exact configuration: model, battery, year, drivetrain. No fluff — only what actually happened to owners.

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Issues

Known weak spots by model, battery, year.

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Upgrades

CCS2, retrofits, modems, batteries, lighting — what and why.

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Shops
Who fixes Tesla in BY

Ranking based on community votes.

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Tool
Cert risk calculator

Odds an imported US car arrives without certificates.

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Most severe

Top issues by severity

MediumModel 3Model YModel S
50-300 USD

12V (16V) battery: bricking and recovery

The 12V battery is a frequent cause of a fully bricked Tesla. How to jump-start, replace, and which alternatives fit.

RWDAWD
3 shop(s)Open
MediumModel 3Model YModel S
0-15000 USD

Tesla battery types: NCA, LFP, 4680 — which is more reliable

Guide to Tesla battery types: NCA 18650, NCA 21700, LFP, 4680. Reliability ranking from the Belarusian community's experience.

RWDAWD
3 shop(s)Open
MediumModel 3Model YModel S
0-10000 USD

Buying a salvage Tesla from Copart — what to look for

Risks of buying a salvage Tesla at auction: flood cars, hidden damage, what to check. Belarusian community experience.

RWDAWD
3 shop(s)Open
NormalModel SModel XModel 3
0-1800 USD

All models: weak A/C cooling and noise — clogged condenser/radiators (how to clean)

On Teslas the front radiator stack quickly fills with fluff/dirt. The condenser sheds heat worse — the compressor runs at maximum and dies sooner. Solution: regular cleaning (with safe methods).

RWDAWD
3 shop(s)Open
NormalModel 3Model YModel S
0-50 USD

Battery Test — battery calibration via Service Mode

Battery Test is the BMS calibration procedure. Where and how to run it in Belarus, what charger you need, how long to wait.

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1 shop(s)Open
NormalModel 3Model YModel S
~0 USD

Firmware and forced updates over SIM

Tesla can push a forced update over the SIM card. How to control software updates and why you sometimes want to avoid them.

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What people upgrade

Recent upgrades

UpgradeModel SModel XModel 3
~0 USD

Autopilot generations (AP1 → AP4.1): what you have and what's different

Key differences in cameras/processors/capabilities, with production dates. AP1 (09.2014+) → AP2 (10.2016+) → AP2.5 (2017) → AP3 (2019) → AP4/4.1 (2023+).

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UpgradeModel SModel XModel 3
150-500 USD

CCS2 retrofits: what to install on Model 3/Y and on Model S/X

How to enable/equip CCS on 3/Y; which kit to choose for S/X, and what's officially available in Europe.

3 shop(s)Open
UpgradeModel 3Model Y
~0 USD

Model 3/Y 54 and 75 kWh (pre-facelift, before 2021): imbalance happens, but less often

The 54/75 kWh packs (pre-facelift) are generally more stable than 82 kWh, but imbalance is possible. What to look at when buying and servicing.

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Year, model, region, battery, drivetrain — the filter hides everything irrelevant. You're left with articles and shops that actually match.

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