Recent content by hsctiger93

2 year road construction project near my home. Had to drive through a bit of running water late this summer when we had a ton of rain in VA. Length of the temporary stream was perhaps 3 car lengths and the depth sure seemed greater than 6" deep but maybe I was getting traction on account of the...

Seem to get better ride and more miles out of the Continentals than I did the Michelins. Have the extremes I think. Will probably stay with them until convinced otherwise...

In the US, I'm pretty sure the dealers can set their own price for these annual maintenance events. Individual Tesla Service Centers cannot. Wouldn't be surprised to see Audi dealers charge $100 or more on top of the reported rate just because they can. That said, as a former owner of an A4...

I have a 13 year old child hovering over my 2014 Blue Steel S85, assuming that's going to be his car when he's old enough to drive. Doesn't matter that I've told him I'd have to be dead for that to happen. He hasn't caused any damage to the car yet to hasten my demise but should I be worried?

Here's the list on the 75k service. $725. Concern: #VSC [Fastlane]: customer requests 6th year annual service. Total Labor & Miscellaneous Items: 725.00 Pay Type: Customer Pay Corrections: Fixed Price Annual Service 6 Year/75000 Mile/120000 km Pulled logs and checked for active faults: No...

Brought in Blue Steel for its 75k mile service. Where did all those miles go??? First of all, the 75k service is pricier. Like 800 bucks. Just know that- I didn't. Secondly, the price of door handles has gone down. Like 400 bucks. Totally redesigned and requires 3 hour firmware update. Good to...

Not a hate crime and Lord knows why this kid did it, but I was driving my mother around town and a teenager pulled up beside me at the stoplight, opened his window, and yelled "F--- YOU!!!" at the top of his lungs. I hadn't cut him off or anything. Best response was my mother. She totally...

For those who have experienced the door handle issue, what does the Service Center usually do? Will they repair or is their standard to replace and not repair?

Looking forward to your next adventure, Rich, and discovering the name you assign this new baby!

Anyone have an opinion on the court of appeals decision to allow VADA to continue its lawsuit?

2014 S85 with 66k miles on her. Replaced 12v battery and drive train, both under warranty. Only thing I really worry about is that I think all of us '14's are on 3G wireless service. Is there a chance as 5G starts getting online that 3G will no longer work, or does it have to remain available...

I've done Tire Rack installed by Tesla and I've done local expert but haven't ventured to Costco for Model S yet (did do that with our family truckster- service was perfectly fine). The Tire Rack route was an extra step in that I had to order the tires and have them shipped to the Service...

Funny thing with my 12v replacement. My main battery never went to 0 (I think I got it down to 6.1 miles before pulling in the garage and plugging it in) but I got the "12v battery needs replacement" message. Blue Steel had 60k miles on her and I brought it in, expecting to pay since the car was...

It's been a while but the last time I cut it close I skipped the South Hill SC after topping off in Burlington, NC to get to Richmond. Wife and kids were in the car, all asleep. I got home with 6.5 miles of charge remaining. Wife's already a nervous wreck on range whenever we go long distances...

Rich, your sense of humor is what keeps me coming back! Don't change for the haters!