# The car is here: first inspection and suspension repair | USA Teslata, Ep. 2

In episode 2, the Tesla Model Y arrives in Bulgaria. I document the unloading, inspect the front-end damage, start the suspension repair, and show the additional problem around the half-shaft and electric motor. I also share the first four days of the previous episode’s results and answer questions from the community.

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Published: 2026-09-14

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- Video — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-M1kzxK_egY

The car is now in Bulgaria, and the second episode follows the first hands-on inspection and repair work.

## Arriving and inspecting the car

I document the unloading, the first look at the damage, and the move to the repair shop. The listing’s front-end damage is now something I can inspect in person.

## What the repair revealed

The repair starts with the suspension. During the work, an additional problem appears around the half-shaft and electric motor. The front section is taken apart, the damaged components are removed, and the car gets its first test after the work.

The video also includes updates to USATeslata.com, answers to questions after episode 1, and the results from the first four days after the previous episode.

## What is still unknown

This is an inspection and repair update, not the final cost. The remaining parts, work, transport, registration, and ownership costs will continue to be recorded in the public diary.

Watch episode 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-M1kzxK_egY

### Current state

- Phase: Software conversion and clearing the errors
- Confirmed spend: EUR 19,694.15 
- Latest diary date: 25.08.2026
- Diary records: 20

All project data and updates: USATeslata.com

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## Follow what happens next

Follow USATeslata for new costs, repair context, documents, and ownership notes as they happen.

## Footer

- Tagline: A public ledger for one 2023 Tesla Model Y from Copart to Bulgaria.
- Latest site update: 2026-09-14
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