The holidays mean road trips, cold mornings, family visits, and at least one person asking way too many questions about your Tesla. Before you head out for the season, run through this simple holiday checklist to keep your car clean, protected, and ready for winter driving.
☐ Wash Your Tesla Before the Relatives See It
Someone is absolutely going to say “wow, that’s clean.” You deserve that moment. A quick wash also helps remove winter grime, salt, and dirt that can build up fast this time of year.
Consider these biodegradable, non-toxic cleaners for your next wash. They have all the powerful cleaning abilities without the harmful chemicals.
☐ Turn on Santa Mode
Is it necessary? No. Is it fun? Absolutely. Reindeer sounds optional. Smiling guaranteed.
☐ Check Tire Pressure Before Hitting the Road
Cold air lowers tire pressure, and winter driving is not the time to ignore it. Proper PSI improves efficiency, traction, and overall safety. We love this compact portable tire inflator. It’s easy to store in trunk side compartments, rechargeable, and efficient.
☐ Protect the High-Impact Zones
Winter roads love sand, salt, and debris. The front bumper, hood, fenders, headlights, mirrors, and rockers take the biggest hit, especially on highways and during road trips. A little protection now can save you from chips and scratches later. Consider installing a DIY PPF front kit along with rocker protection and make it a family project.
☐ Wipe Down Door Seals and Handles
Frozen doors are funny until it’s your door. Wiping down seals and handles with WD-40 can help prevent sticking during cold mornings and icy nights. Check out this video for more practical winter tips like this one.
☐ Set Up a Holiday Driving Playlist
Prep for those cold travel days with a sick playlist. Extra points if it hits just right in Chill Mode.
☐ Install That Accessory You’ve Been Putting Off
You bought it. You planned it. You said you’d get to it later. Today is later.
☐ Show at Least One Person How Fast Your Tesla Is
It’s okay to show off. “Okay, but watch this.” is mandatory. Smiles and laughter awaits.
☐ Plug In at Home Before Bed
Waking up to a charged Tesla during the holidays feels like a gift you gave yourself. Future you will be very thankful.
☐ Take a Photo of Your Tesla in Christmas Lights
Driveway lights, neighborhood displays, or a quick photo after a car wash. Tesla owners are legally required to do this once per season.
The holidays are busy enough. A little prep goes a long way toward stress-free driving, better winter performance, and keeping your Tesla looking great through the season.
Happy holidays from DIY Wrap Club.
