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    Body Shop Repair Story (So far: No Happy Ending)

    Hello - I've just had prob similar to yours. Posted it a few days ago. Parking mishap. Small smooth dent just under the charge port. Very little paint damage. Car drives & charges w/o probs. I took it to an approved Tesla Shop. They initially said $3000 but final quote was for ~ $5000. They said...
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    Body repairs on Model S

    Had small parking accident yesterday. 2016 S P90D. Damage to the wrap and a smooth dent just below chg port but very little paint damage. Also some scrapping of bumper below. Quote from an approved Tesla body shop was very high. Should I get a quote from elsewhere? Anyone with experience with...
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    A thread for people with no problems

    SP90D - 16 months, 1 Canadian winter, 24000 km - no probs except one flat tire courtesy of an ugly pothole. Best car I've ever owned!
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    Dealer Franchise laws prevent OTA updates?

    Alex Roy Tests Tesla's Autopilot 8, Part 1 Apparently legacy automakers are forbidden to use OTA by dealers. Anyone have info on this?
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    How often do you Max Battery?

    Launch mode will not engage without max battery. You have to follow the proscribed steps and "launch mode" must appear on instrument panel. From owner's manual: To Activate Launch Mode Before activating Launch Mode, it is recommended that the brakes are slightly warm by driving for a few...
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    How often do you Max Battery?

    I believe max battery is required for launch mode. This is the only time that I've used max battery. Strange thing is you can use launch mode before the battery reaches optimum temp. Don't quite understand that. But it takes a long time ~ 20-25 mins to reach that temp
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    Phone App: iPhone/Android app

    Tesla iphone app does not work for summon. Get message "unable to connect to vehicle" However phone is connected as I can do everything else (lock & unlock, honk horn, activate climate control etc). I am in Canada so unfortunately we cannot use the fob for summon. Have called Tesla - they say...
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    Wraps in GTA?

    OK got my midnight silver P90D from Lawrence today!! Drove it home and will leave in garage until wrap decision . Did some research. According to Xpel their Ultimate film allows UV to pass thru so protected & unprotected will age the same (How does this help those with full body wrap? - wouldn't...
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    Wraps in GTA?

    Is vinyl the one that comes in various colours? I was thinking of the clear - like XPEL or 3M - unless the vinyl conveys the same protection. Why did you decide on the Opti-coat? Either way seems pricey. Wonder how much it would cost to repaint a body panel
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    Wraps in GTA?

    S90D in transit - est arrival July 01-15 Any recommendations/experience with wrapping car in GTA area? Whole car or just front end? Does it protect against door paint damage when parked? Durability? Does it need re-wrapping? Any concerns re UV differences in colour if only part of car is...
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    Eastern Canada Superchargers

    Any info on if & when Ottawa Supercharger?