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Agreed, Tesla might have 'fixed it', but only after making a claim to your insurance company and/or sending you the bill for repair. No way they spend $1 on repairs out of Elon's pocket. Read yoru lease agreement where maintenance and accidents are spelled out.

have you taken it to a Tesla body shop for an estimate? Does your state law allow you to take your car to any approved body shop, regardless of what your insurance recommends? Definitely demand a rental while yoru car is being repaired. You shouldn't have to take the bus bcos their insured...

Not true. Calfornia is an at-fault state and by law, cannot raise your rates when the 'other guy/gal' is responsible. That said, if OP does not have a license plate of teh offending party, the best OP can do is file a claim with own insurance and it gets paid under the...

That is correct. We have his-and-hers LR Model 3's, 2018 build, both of which can charge up to 48 amps. Only one of the two has the issue. Just plugged the good one in, and was able to charge at 48 amps (so my HPWC works ok). When I moved cars and plugged the second one in, after a few...

Gah. Just joining the group. Mostly charge at 32 amp, but when I tried to charge at 48 a couple of weeks ago, it wouldn't. The car with the issue is a June-18 build per the sticker on the door, so that is specifically referenced date in the service bulletin. Low miles, but clearly beyond...

My D's small Audi got dinged in a parking lot at night. Initial insurance estimate was $1800. Final tally from body shop exceeded $11k. ($875 alone just to recalibrate the sensors in the new bumper.). So yeah, nothing small about being bumped in the rear anymore. Don;'t forget OP, under...

The feds (Biden) have nothing to do with this. Virginia passed a state law to follow California's air quality laws, but now the current VA Governor says his state's law sunsets at the end of the year, and that VA will switch to follow the federal law. Expect local lawsuits challenging his...

I'd just drive with windows down while wearing a mask. Model 3's do not have a HEPA filter, so a COVID virus woudl jsut recirc in the cabin.

It was all virtue signaling. Never seriously considered. Especially after state lawmakers killed AB1999 on Thursday, a proposal authored by Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin, D-Thousand Oaks (Ventura County), that would have established guardrails on how much the new fixed fee can jump in a given...

Did the Manager have a solution, or is being permanently out-of-spec ok? If they had just sold a car with those numbers under warranty, would they fix it for free and how?

A lot of bills are proposed with no chance of passing. That way the sponsors can claim that they "tried." Politics 101. But the obvious answer is the simple one: $24/mo raises a whole lot more money than $5/mo.

Vote scheduled for next week for customers of PG&E, Edison, and SD The California Public Utilities Commission will soon vote on one of the most contentious pieces of legislation that recently passed through the state legislature — Assembly Bill 205, which lowers rates but also establishes a...

yikes. thanks for responding.

agree with the others. When I travel, I usually check in, drop off the family, and then run over to the supercharger before the batt gets cold. (Or stay at a hotel with a charger so I can plug in overnight.)

I realize it was covered under warranty, but did you happen to see what the price woudl have been? Have a 2018 Model 3 LR that will only charge to 32 amp, when set for 48. Wall charger is fine, since my other car will charge at 48.). Since I'm out of warranty, thought I;d inquire about the...

I have no doubt that real car guys do such a thing, but 99% of the folks have never heard of it. So, no, no need. (If there was a need, we'd have heard about all the brake issues by now.)

Agree with Bruce. I drive The OC to Sunnyvale, and that only requires one stop, so I usually head to Kettleman for a break and meal. But it's not the fastest, which is shorter charges on I5. I also may do that shorter charge and take a meal break at Harris Ranch. Breakfast is ranch hand...

Per wheel?

these were mini desert pies, not pizza. Other than that.....

Or perhaps she likes driving through construction sites, to check out the buff workers? hahaha

Why? I've been driving for 40+ years and can count the number of flat tires on one hand. I have only used a spare in the 5 tire rotation; i.e., never put on a spare due to a flat. For those that prefer the security of a pump, Tesla sells that online. Why raise the price of every car a few...

if you are not one to keep yoru car for more than 4-5 years, why not lease?

high test is available in the Mountain Counties so you might just pick up a jug at a local mini mart or parts supply store. https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/consumer-products-program/complying-consumer-products-regulations/windshield

actually, I think it was: "...income-graduated basis … such that a low-income ratepayer would realize lower average monthly bills without making any changes in usage.” That's how they roll in Sacto.

If I had to guess, the intent was that over time, the low income folks woudl be held harmless, i.e., as everyone's rates increased, the subsidy for the low income woudl increase.

Not sure why this is such a big issue for Tesla owners. By definition, a recall means that the manufacturer must notify all owners in writing, but more importantly, pay 100% for any fix. So, if the computer in your older model S is too small to run the SW required under the recall, Tesla...

hopefully, a little sanity on the way. https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/02/02/electric-bill-based-on-income-lawmakers-of-both-parties-agree-that-doesnt-work/

Yeah, but some state legislator had to add that "2-line rider". That person/persons should be called out. The utilities have no legal authority to do so.

So he was for* it before he was against it. (*Berman voted For the original bill.)

Not sure I understand your point. Land has been moving since the beginning of time. (The Rockies and Sierra Nevada and Coast range mountains were created by moving land masses. Today, there's this thing called the San Andreas Fault which has movement aplenty on those big tectonic plates)...

Two things can be true, land is sinking while water is rising. https://www.wired.com/story/as-sea-levels-rise-the-east-coast-is-also-sinking/

CA charges an extra fee -- or tax, if you prefer -- on EV registrations, but I certainly would not consider it a "penalty"

Teh CA coast has been moving since the beginning of time. (Tectonics) https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/147439/californias-rising-and-sinking-coast

CA is a fault state. Were you at fault? If not, no insurance increase. If at fault, then yes they could raise your rates unless your policy has ONE get-outta-jail free card. But I'd definitely fix it.

And don't forget that EV production has fewer parts and therefore fewer (Union) jobs.

Correct. I did a couple of airport runs in Tesla's where the Uber driver said it was on a lease from Hertz.

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this really sux, and I feel for you. But concurring with others -- take it only to a Tesla-certified shop. Let the insurer complain all they want. Their guy damaged your car and they have to fix it to Tesla standards.

I'll bite. Tesla would not care. Both Alan and Bob have teh same risks. They are on legal title for a car for which they will both need insurance. They are on legal title for a car which they may never see. Bob could make it difficult for Alan to drive it. Alan could make it difficult...

it looks like off-grid is subject to local zoning and other regulations. https://www.primalsurvivor.net/california-off-grid-laws/

Cars don't have to have FSD to have Autopilot.

As mentioned before, the word "recall" has legal significance. Not only does the manufacturer have to address the issue, but they have to address it at no charge to the owner. If for example, an early version computer was not large enough to run the newly released SW as a result of the...

Again, they are only implementing state LAW. The Legislature directed the Utils to start charging by income. It is the State Legislature that is driving this. Does it help the utilities? Sure, but the Legislature could have put on their big-person pants and just said, No. Instead, they...

Both can be true. Progressives are all about wealth redistribution AND corporations want to maximize their profits (and eliminate competition).

the payors are broad-based, and most only care about their own industry, and have no idea of the PUC rates. Reed Hastings (Netflix), for example, is salivating about Net-Neutrality for obvious reasons. Donors in RE care about that industry...

I appreciating you fighting the good fight, but am skeptical that the legislature will change the law. It wasn't like this clause was some clause stuck in at the last minute. The politicos knew what they were doing, and did it anyway. The Governor's office even provided comments before teh...

Gene: this letter is all virtue signaling. The Sate Legislature passed this law. The Legislature can unpass the law. Instead of asking why your State Rep is not signing a (worthless) letter, you should be asking yoru State Rep to change the law and eliminate the income-provision. If these...

OP: I hope you carry a lot of liability insurance. Personal injury attorneys will love if if you put chains on the front tires.

It definitely is, every 2 weeks. I check my tires frequently, but only fill them 3-4 times per year. In the fall, when the temps drop; in the early winter when it's even colder, and then in spring. Summer cranks up the heat, so even with a few psi leakage, the warmer weather will account for...

Please post an article or two. Are they specific to running at a track? Beyond a track, what value do you see in adding more N2?