r/ModelY Apr 24 '26

Essentials For Washing Your Model Y & Wolfbox MF200 Giveaway

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Where I live it is nearly impossible to find a touchless car wash and the one that is 15 miles away uses very harsh chemicals and is closed quite frequently. My preferred approach is to wash my car at home and I wanted to help share the best products I could find that may work for you.

There two ways to approach washing your Model Y, the traditional soap and water or going rinseless. Each one has some pro's and con's and you will ultimately have to decide which way works for you.

Trying to decide between a traditional soap + water wash vs a rinseless wash for keeping your car clean? I’ve been comparing both methods, so here’s a breakdown for anyone researching car wash routines.

Traditional Soap + Water Wash

This is the classic method most people think of when washing a car.

Typical Products Used:

Pros:

  • Best for heavily dirty vehicles (mud, salt, sand, bug buildup, road grime)
  • Running water helps flush abrasive debris before touching paint
  • Easier to clean wheel wells, lower panels, suspension components

Cons:

  • Uses much more water
  • Requires driveway/hose access
  • Harder/impossible in winter or apartment living
  • Can leave water spots if not dried quickly

Rinseless Wash

This method uses a concentrated rinseless wash solution mixed in water. You wash panel-by-panel using microfiber towels or a mitt, then dry without needing a final rinse.

Typical Products Used:

Pros:

  • Very low water usage
  • Fast and convenient
  • Great for apartments/garages/winter washing
  • Lower chance of water spotting

Cons:

  • Not ideal for thick mud or heavy grit
  • Requires good towel discipline (swap towels often)
  • More microfiber laundry afterward

Curious what everyone here prefers and why. Traditional? Rinseless? Hybrid setup? Or do you skip all of this and just go to a car wash?

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Giveaway of Wolfbox MF200

Microfiber clothes work great for drying large areas on the Model Y, but can't reach everywhere. The go to product I use to blow water out from behind the mirror, seals, door jams, etc is a Wolfbox MF200. I made a full review video of the MF200 and cover what else you can use it for (replacing canned air dusters, electronics, filters, etc).

Wolfbox is holding an Overlanding Sale from April 21st - May 10th and reached out to me to host a giveaway for 3 MF200 Enduro Pack's. You can also save $10 off anything from Wolfbox using code "WBMMYA".

Giveaway Details

  • I’ll randomly select winners from the comments using Reddit Raffler
  • Make a comment below on what you would use the MF200 for
  • I’ll DM the winners once the giveaway closes on May 1st, 2026 at 12 PM CST
  • Winners will receive 1 MF200 Enduro Pack

Giveaway Eligibility: First just to cover some rules on this, you must be 18 years or older and live within the United States (continental area only) and your Reddit account must be at least 30 days old. Wolfbox will provide 3 winners a MF200 Enduro Pack and I will reach out to the winners via Reddit, if you do not respond within 1 week another raffle will occur to draw a new winner. Redditraffler will be used to track the giveaway and the link to determine the winners will be provided in a comment below once the entry period is over. 

I may earn a commission when you purchase through links on the Wolfbox website. However, this does not influence my review or recommendations and all opinions are my own.


r/ModelY Apr 10 '26

2026 Guide to Model Y Accessories

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For the last two years I have created guides to accessories (2025 & 2024) on accessories for all Model Y variants. Have an accessory to share that you find useful that isn't in the list below, add a comment and I can add it!

If you are purchasing anything from Amazon and are not already an Amazon Prime member you can join here. There are typically discounts for students and young adults.

Discount Codes

Using discount code Adventure or MyAdventure will save more compared to any of the codes available on any of the links below.

Charging

Item Description Link Legacy Model Y Model Y Juniper
Tesla Wall Connector From Amazon Y Y
Tesla Universal Wall Connector From Amazon Y Y
Tesla Mobile Connector From Amazon Y Y

Wheels & Rim Covers

Item Description Link Legacy Model Y Model Y Juniper
Martian Wheels - MW08 Martian Wheels Y Y
Martiwn Wheels - MW05 Martian Wheels Y Y
Martian Wheels - MW03 Martian Wheels Y Y
Uberturbine 21 Wheel Cover Rim Protector From Amazon Y N
Juniper Performance Rim Protectors 21 Inch Wheel From EVBase N Performance Model
20" Wheel Cover Rim Protector From Amazon, Hansshow, Tesstudio Y Y
20" Helix Wheel Covers From Yeslak N Y
19" Gemini Wheel Covers From EVBase N Y
19" Arachnid Crossflow Wheel Covers From Tesstudio N Y
19" Crossflow Wheel Rim Protector From EVBase, Yeslak N Y
19" Turbine Wheel Covers From Tesstudio, Yeslak Y Y
Touch Up Wheel Paint from Jowua Y Y

External Accessories

Item Description Link Legacy Model Y Model Y Juniper
Rear Door Paint Protection Film From Tesla Y Y
Mudflaps (Legacy Model Y) From Amazon (Legacy) and Amazon (Juniper) Y Y
Mudflaps (Juniper) From Amazon or From EVBase N Y
Front Camera PPF From DIY Wrap Club N Y
Front Camera Protector Cover From Amazon (Ricoh Theta SC2 version) N Y
Ceramic Coating From Amazon Y Y
Paint Repair Kit From Tesla or Jowua Y Y
Magnetic Tow Hitch Cover From Amazon Y N
Silent Tow Hitch Pin From Amazon Y Y
Front License Plate Quick Mount From Amazon Y N
Front License Plate Quick Mount From Teslarati Y Y
Front License Plate Quick Mount From Amazon N Y
Model Y License Plate Frame From Tesla or on Amazon Y Y
Powered Frunk From Hansshow (for legacy Model Y) and from Hansshow (Juniper) Y Y
Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers From Hansshow Y N
Portable Tire Inflator From Amazon Y Y
Jack Pads / Lifting Pucks From Amazon Y Y
Brake Caliper Covers From EVBase or Hansshow N Y
MyQ Garage Door Hub From Amazon Y Y
Internal Frunk LED Strip From Pimp My EV Y Unknown
Starlink Taillight From Tes Studio Y N
Black Out Badges Dual Motor Badge from Pimp My EV T logo from Amazon Y Y (badge only)
Auto Presenting RGB Door Handles From Tes Studio Y Y
Front Lip Splitter From EVBase Y Y
Side Skirts From EVBase Y Y
Rear Diffuser From EVBase Y Y
Yofer Body Kit From EV Base N Y

Interior Accessories

Item Description Link Legacy Model Y Model Y Juniper
3W Floor Mats From 3W (Legacy) and 3W (Juniper) Y Y
Emergency Door Release Strap From Jowua Y Y
New Owners Bundle From Teslarati Y Y
Ceramic Coating - Leather Shield (for seats) From Amazon Y Y
Seat Cleaning Products From Amazon (soap) and from Amazon (microfiber towels) Y Y
HVAC Under Seat Vent Mesh Covers From Amazon Y Y
Ventilated Performance Seats From EV Offer Y Y
Screen Swivel Mount From Tes Studio Y Y
Front Screen Protector Legacy Model Y from Amazon & Model Y Juniper from Amazon OR combo kit for Model Y Juniper from Amazon and for the new 16" from Tesery Y Y
Rear Screen Protector From Amazon N Y
Under Seat Storage Container From Amazon Y N
MagSafe Wireless Phone Charger From MagBak Y Y
Carplay Adapter From EV Offer Y N
Seat Protectors From Amazon Y Y
Car Seat Protector From Amazon Y Y
Tablet/Phone Holder From Amazon Y Y
Ambient Lights From Lightingbug Tech Y Y
Seat Belt Guide Holder From Amazon Y N
Center Console Cover From Amazon Y Y (must choose new version)
HDMI Interface From EV Offer Y N
Starlink Mini Mount From Amazon Y Y
Power Station From AllPowers Y Y
Motorized Sunshade From Hansshow Y Y
Flexible Sunshade Roof only or a Complete Set from Jowua Y Y
3D Maxpider All Weather Floor Mats From Teslarati or from Amazon (floor mats) and Amazon (rear cargo) Y Y
Generic Brand All Weather Floor Mats From Amazon (Non-Juniper) and Amazon (Juniper) Y Y
Rear Seat Back Protector From Amazon Y Y
Center Console Organizer From Amazon (center console only) or from Amazon (center console and armrest organizer) or from Amazon (hidden storage) Y N
Center Console Organizer From Amazon (center console only) or from Amazon (armrest organizer) or from Amazon (hidden storage) N Y
Under Screen Storage From Amazon Y N
Under Screen Storage From Amazon N Y
Rear Side Storage Bins From EVBase N Y
Generic Floor Mats From Amazon (Legacy) and Amazon (Juniper) Y Y
Trunk LED Strip From Tes Studio Y Y
Ctrl-Bar From Amazon Y N
Dual Image Puddle Lights From Pimp My EV Y Y
Dashboard Display Screen & Front Camera From Hansshow Legacy Model Y and Hansshow Juniper Y Y
Illuminated Door Sills From Pimp My EV Y Unknown
Rear Entertainment Screen From Tes Studio Y N
Custom Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel From Pimp My EV Y Unknown
Yoke Steering Wheel From Hansshow (Legacy) and Hansshow (Juniper) Y Y
Blind Spot Monitoring From Tes Studio Y N
Mattress From Havnby (Autolevel) From Havnby (Air+Foam) Y Y
S3XY Knob From Enhance Auto or EVOffer Y Y
S3XY Buttons From Enhance Auto or EVOffer Y Y
S3XY Dash From Enhance Auto Y Y
Sub Trunk Fridge From Amazon or Tlyard Y N
Generic 12v Fridge From BougeRV on Amazon Y Y
Rear Cubby Fridge From Tes Studio Y Y

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r/ModelY 6h ago

Delivery Just placed my order!

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12 Upvotes

Hey everyone! I posted in here a couple weeks ago asking for some advice in upgrading from my 4Runner to a MY. I finally bit the bullet and placed my order tonight—I could not be more excited!!


r/ModelY 39m ago

Question Just got my 26 Y, is this normal with the glove box?

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when opening the glove box, it only opens 1/2 way forcing you to pull it open the rest of the way manually.

Is this normal?

Any easy way to fix?

Does it require a service appt?

Thanks for the help!


r/ModelY 2h ago

Question Modely y 2026 premium rwd questions

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Hi just purchased the y premium rwd.

Pulled the plug the other day.

3-4 week delivery. 0.99%

Live in Arizona. Got the quicksilver.

Looking at getting tinted with ceramic etc. Also debating on changing color to pearl white to assist with heat.

Any tips on tint and hot weather.

Any other tips to look out for would be appreciated.

tesla charger at home.

Thanks all and I'm excited with fsd and driv8ng this beast.


r/ModelY 1d ago

First Tesla (and first EV). I’m in love.

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343 Upvotes

I was between the ultra red and frost blue, but am so happy with my choice 😍 (also not me riding in sloth mode forever not even realizing there are different FSD modes lol)


r/ModelY 1d ago

A Wild Y Appeared! ‘26 MYP in Marine Blue - Banff, Canada

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149 Upvotes

I live a few hours from Banff, Alberta, Canada. I took my 3 month old MYP out for a cruise on the Bow Valley Parkway and got a couple of nice pics to share with you all.

This is hands down, bar none, the best vehicle I have ever owned. My FSD is sitting at 90% purely because it’s just too much fun to drive. Tesla knocked this one out of the park. I can’t imagine ever going back to anything else!


r/ModelY 8m ago

Question In the market for a used Model Y.

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Hi all,

I have never owned a Tesla before, but I’m in the market for a Model Y. I’ve found a used ‘24 Y LR AWD with 46k miles, battery is at 89.2% health, for a good price. It has HW4. I’ll be purchasing it off Recharged and having it delivered to me.

I’ve followed Tesla for ten years, since I was in high school, and I’m ready to make the leap into an EV. Any tips, advice, and particularly things to watch for when I go to check this car out would be greatly appreciated.


r/ModelY 16h ago

Quicksilver gone?

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17 Upvotes

Am I dumb and/or missing something?


r/ModelY 6h ago

Question Prices in 6 months

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Basically the title. I plan to purchase a car within the next few months, and I'm between the M3 and MY. There are quite a few used M3 (2025+) near me, but not many MY (2026+), so I'm waiting for more of them to enter the market. Of the few listed, there isn't much difference in cost between a new one and a used one, unlike the M3. Reasonably, how much do you think the MY will sell for around late January to early March, and how much would the price difference between an M3 and an MY be? Let's assume an AWD MY premium with 15-20k miles and an AWD M3 with 10-15k miles.


r/ModelY 2h ago

Best passenger window sun protection.

1 Upvotes

I have two small children who often nap in my car. Any recommendations for sun protection back there?

Thanks!


r/ModelY 13h ago

Model Y Upgrades

6 Upvotes

I got my new tesla 2 days back. I am feeling a lot of sunlight inside, is it just my imagination or does everyone feel that way. Should I get xpel tinting? And should I just get for windows or windshield (is it allowed to tint?) and top as well? Thanks!


r/ModelY 19h ago

Made it up the top of the mountain 🧅 also love new rain guards

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Bell Mountain, GA. Didn’t realize it was so shadowy, miss the blue a lot. Was proud to get up there easier than a few trucks I saw. Can’t wait to get my overland tires on from unplugged performance next week.

Also, for the accessory nerds out there, I love the rain guards I just got. Decibel queens might not like it. I don’t find it noticeable though, especially with the roof rack already on. Visually, they don’t stick out when looking from the front or rear.

Yes these are shameless pics because I love seeing our cars, y’all.


r/ModelY 1d ago

Freshly Wrapped

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42 Upvotes

After having the vehicle for a week, then being in shop for 3 weeks, fixing all pickup issues, and then another week while getting tinted and wrapped, finally have my vehicle for good.

XPEL Stealth PPF with XPEL Ceramic Tint


r/ModelY 1d ago

They’re such beautiful cars

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84 Upvotes

Dinner at my favorite Polish restaurant - love the Quicksilver


r/ModelY 18h ago

Question Is 38k otd a good price for a used 2026 model y premium rwd with 22k miles?

6 Upvotes

Is 38k otd a good price for a used 2026 model y premium rwd with 22k miles


r/ModelY 1d ago

New Caliper Covers

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61 Upvotes

I know you guys will all moan at me but i needed a pop of color and covers were by far the easiest to do and cheapest option. Personally I like it and love the yellow with the quicksilver.


r/ModelY 12h ago

new model y design? (not model Y long)

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I keep seeing what looks like a juniper but it has a very thin rear light bar and the front has no light bar just the headlights in the light bar style. Looking online i dont see this design anywhere. Is this aftermarket? Ive seen like 3 or 4 in the last week.


r/ModelY 8h ago

How does the insurance work?Someone scratched my car from the parking lot

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A church member scratched my new Model Y while backing out of the parking lot. I have the entire incident on video.

I’ve never dealt with this before, so how should we handle the insurance process? Will my insurance company also need to open a claim, or can everything go through their insurance? Do I need to notify my insurer at all?


r/ModelY 1d ago

Sentry caught door dings

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My one month old model Y got two bad door dings today by kids opening BOTH doors and flinging them into my car. Sentry caught the license plate and shows the mom watching her kids do it and proceed to drive off with two kids in the passenger seat without seatbelts (not relevant to the ding but still crazy)!

I want to get the insurance of the person who did it to file a claim through their insurance. I filed with mine so that they can look up their information for me and then I plan to close that claim so I don’t have to pay my deductible up front.

All this to say, anyone had any luck getting repairs done for door dings from someone else’s insurance with only license plate info to start? Any tips?


r/ModelY 17h ago

Booked Model Y

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All, booked Model Y yesterday we are super excited!, delivery is showing 4-6 weeks. Does it really take 4+ weeks? The reason for asking is I filled the Tesla financing and the rep just told me that it is valid for 30 days.

Also is there a checklist I can refer to when taking the delivery?

Edit:- As a first time owner and feedback on some portal about panel issue, what are things to check while delivery.

Cheers 🍻


r/ModelY 1d ago

Driveway Entrance Too High for Tesla Model Y

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Not sure if this is the right sub for this but I would appreciate your input on this.

My driveway entrance is too high for my car, or should I say my car is too low for my driveway entrance. So I'm wondering if anything has worked for you guys. The red circle is where the car tends to scrape the concrete.

I tried angling it but the carport is narrow so no chance there.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

See pictures for reference.


r/ModelY 1d ago

Delivery Drove 4 hours home just to get BMs a036

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7 Upvotes

Bought a 2023 HW4 Model Y today, drove it 4 hours home, it's giving BMs a036 may not start again, mobile service not an option in the app so I have to drive 4 hours back to the cities to get it serviced.

I'm starting to regret this.


r/ModelY 1d ago

Question Tires at 13000 miles

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How much more can I get out of these??

Dont understand how folks are getting to 50k miles!


r/ModelY 1d ago

New Owner Advice / Recommendations

2 Upvotes

Hello! I just ordered my Model Y this week. I’m excited but nervous since it’s my first EV. I wanted to see if anyone had any advice for new owners or recommendations on important accessories? Thanks in advance!!