Veteran Tesla Cybertruck owners share unusual tips for new owners including what not to do in a car wash
- A group of veteran Cybertuck drivers took to the internet to share tips
- They encompassed all sorts of topics including going through car washes
- New drivers should heed the warnings of those who have gone before them
Published on Feb 02, 2025 at 4:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Feb 02, 2025 at 4:00 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A post on X by a veteran Tesla Cybertruck owner has gone viral because of its unusual tips for new Cybertruck drivers.
The post opened a thread discussion on little tips and tricks that the veteran drivers wish they had known when they first started driving their Tesla vehicles.
The tips encompassed all sorts of topics like going to a car wash, transporting luxury goods and preparing to go off road.
This ‘how to’ guide is probably the most useful there is, as a lot of people have learnt from their mistakes, so that new drivers don’t have to.
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The Cybertruck Guy
An X user who goes by the name The Cybertruck Guy (@cybrtrkguy) started a thread for veteran Cybertruck users to post their unusual tips and tricks in order to assist new owners.
After posting ‘What is some unusual advice you’d give to a new Cybertruck owner?’ and watching the replies flood in, he started off the thread by telling new owners to never unclip their seatbelts at a car wash.
The way Tesla designed the seatbelt mechanism was to make sure that if someone was driving under 5mph and unclipped their seatbelt, the car would go into park as a safety measure.
Obviously this X user seems to have learnt this the hard way and has caused a build up in a car wash!
What is some unusual advice you’d give to a new Cybertruck owner? 👀
— The Cybertruck Guy (@cybrtrkguy) January 22, 2025
I’ll start:
Don’t unbuckle in a car wash. The truck automatically shifts into Park and stops rolling 😂
Other tips for new owners
Other responses to his post came flying in telling the new Cybertruck drivers things like making sure they removing the wheel fairings and tow hitch cover before they go off-roading, otherwise they will lose them.
The drivers were told to make sure their phone is on them when they close the tailgate and the truck is locked, otherwise the alarm will go off, a lesson this poster learnt the hard way at 2am in the morning.
One particularly specific situation was a driver who used the compartment in the truck’s bed to transport a vintage Rolex and thought the magnets in the motor may have magnetized the watch, causing it run too fast.
It would certainly be in every new Tesla driver’s best interest to heed the warnings of those who have gone (and failed) before them, so thank you Cybertruck guy for spilling all of your secrets to us!
Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
