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Life after my Tesla 30 day Autopilot Trial ends: Where do I go from here?

As I lament the end of my 30 day trial of Autopilot, I thought a summary of the features would…

Review: Tesla Model S Trunk Organizer for Your Junk in the Trunk

One of the greatest benefits of owning a Tesla Model S beyond the fact that it's electric, has amazing performance, and…

Exploring Details Behind the Tesla Model S Update

After four years on the market, Tesla has quietly released a new styling update for the Model S aligning it with the design found…

Taking the Tesla Model S for its 2nd Annual Service

Almost a year ago I had my first annual service for my Model S and wrote about the experience here. Given it…

Decoding Your Tesla Battery Pack Version

Identifying Your Tesla Battery Pack Did you know the Tesla Model S battery comes in either an A, B, D, or E…

Can’t Decide on a Tesla Configuration? Go Visit a Tesla Store.

If you're on the verge of buying your first Model S or Model X and have spent countless hours toggling…

Open Source Tesla & SolarCity Monitoring Code

There's been a good amount of interest from the community on how I've been able to create a program to automatically…

Choosing Vanity Plates for your Tesla

I've never really considered myself as being much of a vanity plate type of person, until my wife purchased a custom license…

The Cost of Selling Your Tesla and Buying a Newer Model

With Tesla constantly releasing new updates, it's inevitable that your newly purchased Tesla will one day feel outdated. A prime…

What Tax Incentives Are Available When Buying My Tesla?

There are a number of tax incentives available when purchasing your Tesla depending on which model you choose and where…

Deciding on Your Tesla Model X Configuration

You placed a deposit on the Model X months if not years ago and the time to design and configure it…

Mileage on a Tesla is a Badge of Honor

When my husband told me that his meeting in out of state last week was postponed, I was a little…

Giving Thanks to the Tesla Village

They say it takes a village to raise a child. I say it takes a village to raise a young…

Why Having a Tesla Makes Errands Fun

Only a Tesla can inspire me to get to the gym and voluntarily go buy the extra soft toilet paper…

Tesla Autopilot is the Perfect Traffic Companion

I don't know about you but despite my own personal experiences telling me otherwise, I'm still not 100% comfortable with…

Top 5 Reasons Why My Child’s Next Car will be an EV

Part of my justification for purchasing a Tesla Model S was because my daily driver an Acura MDX SUV was at 190,000 miles…

Should I Buy the Tesla Extended Service Agreement?

Tesla's basic warranty for the Model S covers 50,000 miles or 4 years, whichever comes first. Once that point is…

What We Know About Tesla Firmware 7.0

If you're an owner of a Model S, chances are you've been waiting anxiously for Tesla's upcoming firmware 7.0 update which promises Autopilot…

Life With a Dash Cam in Your Tesla Model S

A while ago I wrote about reasons for installing a dash cam in your Model S and then followed up…

Valet Attempts to Park Tesla Model S – Caught on Dash Cam

Leaving your car in the hands of a valet in exchange for curbside drop-off and pick-up at your favorite location, comes…