Before you dive in, note that Tesla's new car warranty currently offers the following for its vehicles: * The battery pack and electric drive components are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km), whichever comes first. * The remaining vehicle components are covered for four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km), whichever comes first. * The paint and finish are covered for four years with no mileage limit. * Corrosion perforation (rust-through) is covered for six years with no mileage limit. Keep in mind that these warranties may vary depending on the specific model and location and are subject to change. It is always a good idea to consult Tesla's website for the most up-to-date information on warranty coverage. SERVICE MODE - HOW TO ACCESS THE DATA WITHOUT ANY SPECIAL TOOLS Tesla recently opened access to the basic service mode within their vehicles to anyone via a hidden activation feature. Prior to this, access was geo-fenced, meaning that it could only be activated when the vehicle was within a specific geographic area such as a Tesla service center. This is good news for independent p Figure 2 - Tesla wheel alignment offset p Figure 3 - Properly prepping a Tesla for wheel alignment Circle 80 on card or click " PTEN e-inquiry " on VehicleServicePros.com 2303PTEN_Beta Tools.indd 1 www.VehicleServicePros.com MARCH 2023 PROFESSIONAL TOOL & EQUIPMENT NEWS 25 2/10/23 9:01 AMhttp://betatoolsusa.com http://www.VehicleServicePros.com http://www.VehicleServicePros.com