Recent content by KYVolsfan

Great thread. Can you purchase a battery from AutoZone or does Tesla require a specific 12 volt battery?

I I have been using level one charging since I purchased an electric vehicle in June 2022. The reason for this is that my breaker box is on the opposite end of my home and downstairs. I’ve had estimates of up to $1500 to run a dedicated line to my garage. I just came across the product...

I purchased and installed a Curt hitch and have a Yakima bike rack. The hitch install took about 4 hours but saved me about $300. There is an installation video on YouTube from Uhaul that gives a detailed step by step procedure.

2022 Kia EV6 that I purchased 7 months earlier. The EV6 was an amazing car with lots of pluses. I just wish I would have bought the Tesla to begin with. Love my M3.

Just came across this at etrailer.com Adding a trailer hitch to a vehicle like the 2021 Tesla Model 3 you were looking at at your local Tesla dealer will not void the vehicle warranty. This is due to you being protected by the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, passed by Congress in 1975...

I've seen that, but wonder about the many M3 that have hitches on them, towing bikes or small trailers. Is it just assumed that all of those have had their warranty voided - or that it is possible to void the warranty. I just want to carry my bikes.

Is it possible to put a tow hitch on an M3 in the United States? I know I’ve seen people posting about it. Will this really void the cars warranty?

I bought this 2022 Kia EV6 in June of last year. I really liked it - very nice car. But during the very short 6 months I owned it, I always regretted not purchasing a Tesla. I corrected that mistake at the end of December traded this for a Model 3. I have not regretted that decision!

Do you have to wait for the new software update to be pushed to the M3 or can I manually download it? I’ve checked the software tab but it says everything is up to date but that’s not thr current update.

Kia EV6. Very nice car but switched after only 6 months. I should have bought the Tesla to begin with.

Not a problem. I love reading what others have done with their cars

How much can I expect to spend to have everything tinted?

Well, I don’t have an answer - that’s why I’m seeking advice. I had just read a number of threads that the tint can melt when using the back window defroster.

Is there anyone that has tinted all the windows except the back window in the M3? I’ve read about some of the issues that can come with this. If you’ve done this, how do you like it?

I did get it taken care of. I took it to the service center in Knoxville - a great group of folks. They found that the octovalve was leaking. They told me that they had never seen this on a M3. Took care of it in about 4 hours and I was back on the road.