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Maybe part of step 3 "Install loose ship items"?
I think you are correct. However, I am hoping here in California they do not install it. Luckily it is not a really regulated law to have it on but it is required but never enforced at least in my experience so far.
 


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I think you are correct. However, I am hoping here in California they do not install it. Luckily it is not a really regulated law to have it on but it is required but never enforced at least in my experience so far.
Yeah, I sent a note to my dealer a while back requesting not to install the front bracket. Now that I have an updated ETA, will send another note to the dealer.
 

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Yeah, I sent a note to my dealer a while back requesting not to install the front bracket. Now that I have an updated ETA, will send another note to the dealer.
I usually say "or I will not take delivery of the vehicle" to add a little emphasis. I do that with the front license plate brackets, the dealer decals/placards they put on the back or dealer logo'd license plate frames. I don't want holes in the front of my car and I don't do free advertising.
 

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I usually say "or I will not take delivery of the vehicle" to add a little emphasis. I do that with the front license plate brackets, the dealer decals/placards they put on the back or dealer logo'd license plate frames. I don't want holes in the front of my car and I don't do free advertising.
If one refuses delivery, does that mean that the Dealer gets to sell it to an eager customer, probably at a markup?
 

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Are you sure this is the right checklist? I don't see anything about making sure the panels are aligned, the bumper is still on, the roof hasn't flown off, and the seatbelts are attached.

Oh, wait, those are only on the Tesla sheet. ?
 

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If one refuses delivery, does that mean that the Dealer gets to sell it to an eager customer, probably at a markup?
To be fair, this is the first vehicle I’ve ever reserved that has had a line of people wanting one so I’ll probably be a bit less aggressive this time around
 

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Based on the number of pictures we've seen with the brackets preinstalled, threatening your dealer will be a waste of effort. It appears (at least so far) that cars sent to states requiring a front license plate (ie the plate bracket is part of the order) are having the bracket installed at the plant.

You should start deciding now if that's the hill you're going to die on.
 
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Doesn’t mention anything about front license plate installation...
That is because they get installed at the factory prior to shipping.
 

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Are you sure this is the right checklist? I don't see anything about making sure the panels are aligned, the bumper is still on, the roof hasn't flown off, and the seatbelts are attached.

Oh, wait, those are only on the Tesla sheet. ?
No they are not. The only thing on the Tesla checklist is "Have sucker's buyer's money? Y/N"
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