What’s the ONE piece of advice you’d give to a new Cybertruck owner?

[acey]

ABC!

Always be charging!

Get home plug in. Get to work plug it in. Just a habit now

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[cyberjeff25]

Buy FSD- this makes the vehicle something truly from the Jetson’s - I really enjoy letting the car drive and it reduces stress and let’s me enjoy the ride ….

 

[dpoll995]

Rotate tires every 5k miles. It’s easier to remember at 5k intervals and your tires will last longer…

 

[OMFG]

Quit worrying about the basically indestructible object you just bought and buy a subscription to an automated car wash.
Move on. Life is short. It’s dishwasher safe.

Agree on the auto carwash. I think my local one must regret selling me the unlimited $20 a month subscription...I drive mine through that baby like 4 times a week for 2yrs straight. Easiest car I have even owned keeping clean.

 

[CyberGus]

"If you wrap the stainless, you're dead to me" - me, probably

 

[Sethro]

Might have something to do with my height or seat position, but after 1.5 years, I make sure I don't take blind spots for granted. Especially the left pillar when at 4 way stops or turning left.

 

[dw321]

Maybe new owners focus their attention on upgrades, like appearance, accessories, or modifications. While those choices shape the look and feel of a vehicle, long-term reliability and safety are often determined by basic maintenance habits that are easy to overlook.

Simple routines can make a meaningful difference, such as regularly checking tire condition and tire pressure, keeping the driver’s footwell clean to avoid interference with pedal operation, preventing dirt, sand, or moisture from accumulating inside the cabin or underbody, paying attention to the fit and safety of interior components, not just their appearance etc.
These details may seem minor at first, but over time, they directly affect driving safety, comfort, and vehicle lifespan.

We’d like to open this discussion to the community:

What car maintenance tip you'd like to give to a new owner?​

By sharing your advice, you’re helping create a practical knowledge base for new drivers and contributing to a safer, better driving experience for everyone in the forum.

Your experience could be the tip that helps someone avoid a costly mistake.

Don't panic when something seems wrong. 99% of the time it is user error. Ask GROK about the issue and you can usually fix any issue yourself in short order.

 

[jimbobb23]

Buy a second one in case they get discontinued.

 

[BKCYBerwonkanobee]

Have limo dark window tint installed from the top of the windshield to the bottom of the camera housing, you wont regret it! believe me.
Don't be surprised by all the one finger salutes, more so from the women oddly enough!

 

[bdreher]

First and foremost, don't just READ the Owners Manual, STUDY it! The Cybertruck is a technology marvel, and as such it includes many different systems, controls, and settings. Learn how to use the hands-free "Voice Commands". This allows you to control many of the operational systems without taking your eyes off the road. A very popular command is "Wipers OFF!".

Also explore all the Apps that are available.

If you don't have a garage for your new CT, get a car cover for it. You can take it with you when you travel. It doesn't have to be heavy or expensive. My wife found an inexpensive (less than a CT wiper blade) light weight car cover on amazon over 18 months ago and it's working great. It's easy to cover and remove, and to my surprise still no holes or tears.

 

[yrekabaker]

Get your windshield tinted, as you will not be struggling to clean the inside of your windshield nearly as often. I was cleaning my windshield at least once a week before tinting. Now every few months.

 

[daviddjones1]

Maybe new owners focus their attention on upgrades, like appearance, accessories, or modifications. While those choices shape the look and feel of a vehicle, long-term reliability and safety are often determined by basic maintenance habits that are easy to overlook.

Simple routines can make a meaningful difference, such as regularly checking tire condition and tire pressure, keeping the driver’s footwell clean to avoid interference with pedal operation, preventing dirt, sand, or moisture from accumulating inside the cabin or underbody, paying attention to the fit and safety of interior components, not just their appearance etc.
These details may seem minor at first, but over time, they directly affect driving safety, comfort, and vehicle lifespan.

We’d like to open this discussion to the community:

What car maintenance tip you'd like to give to a new owner?​

By sharing your advice, you’re helping create a practical knowledge base for new drivers and contributing to a safer, better driving experience for everyone in the forum.

Your experience could be the tip that helps someone avoid a costly mistake.

If you don’t need a truck don’t buy it. It is a truck. However, it is better than any sports car, muscle car or luxury car I have ever had.

 

[AlDente]

Buy FSD- this makes the vehicle something truly from the Jetson’s - I really enjoy letting the car drive and it reduces stress and let’s me enjoy the ride ….

Yep, game changer technology and no one is even close to Tesla on this very important issue.

 

[carsly]

Go drive (or be driven).

 

[TheEther]

1. Don't baby it. Park in whatever parking spot you want and let others ding their doors on yours.
2. Blind spots are different than other vehicles, learn to work with those.
3. Ceramic coat the cameras (rear cam especially). Ceramic can wear off quickly don't be afraid to reapply.
4. If you're first at a stop light, full power launch is mandatory.
5. When in winter snow/ice running over things the little wheel fairings are SUPER easy to snap off. Run in off-road mode lifted to 12" when playing. They are also inexpensive if you break them.
6. When you get used to it, it'll ruin you for life for any other vehicle you drive.

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