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Unrelated but I saw someone with powder coated black ones today. They looked awesome as they match the trim and door handles.

I used the Ruakura Supercharger today. It's handy as you can get a charge and be back on the motorway quicker than trying to get out of the supercharger at Te Rapa when The Base is busy with shoppers. However, there is only an ice-cream/fresh berries store and a restaurant at the Ruakura...

Anyone checked up on the progress of this one lately? I might swing by tomorrow.

They had the parts. They said my tyres were on the edge of failing too. I have done 42,000 km on them so changed them.

Took my 2019 Model 3 to Tesla Service for a WOF yesterday, and for second year in a row it has failed. Last year it was lateral arm bushes worn and this year it was front compliance arms - both times replaced free under warranty, so all good. I guess next year's failed WOF, I will be paying...

Any update on this one folks? It was supposed to be end of June. I am heading there next month so hoping to use it.

Both Stuff and Herald used the car maker name in their headlines. There have been multiple ICE car fire news articles in the last 6 months (see a few below) and no car brands mentioned in headlines. It is pretty silly having to mention Tesla in the headline, now that they are so common...

Their communication is a few days late.

I was considering buying a house with a very steep driveway. I asked the estate agent at the open home if I could stick around for a bit after the open home had finished to see if I could get in and out of the garage from the steep driveway with my car. So I got down okay and then trying to go...

Of course, I do. But also 18,000km of free Supercharging expiring December 2023.

Yeah, I guess. As long as we get one on the Shore, that is V3, more than 4 stalls and within the next 12 months, I will be happy.

Albany would be way better than Glenfield. Say it aint so!

I recommend getting the "hockey puck" jacks and taking them to any old tyre centre and asking them to use when jacking. I had a puncture yesterday (not in my Tesla though). Rocked up to Tyre Corp in Silverdale and they fixed it straight away for $45 in 10 minutes.

I would delete the app and install it again. I have found Tesla Navigation directions are about 5 seconds slower than Google Maps directions on a phone.

Why not go to Tesla Service Centre? They can fix any issues that need fixing under warranty for free while it is there.

I have a Go Pro mount fixed to the plastic part surrounding the dome lights in the cabin.

Vanja USB Type-C SD Card Reader with a Sansdisk 128gb inside, has been working well for me - easy transfer to laptop for storage or viewing. Before the update to view in the Tesla arrived, it was easy to unplug and plug into my phone for viewing while out and about too.

Would most likely be trickle charge rate. Looks like you would need your own charging cable too, and I am sure there would be people who would mess with these. Overall, though a good idea.

Never had that issue with my windows. Welcome to the club!

A quick google suggests these parts on other cars last 15 years or between 60,000km - 120,000km before the need to replace. We have both had our cars for 3 years. If in another 3 years they need replacing they won't be under warranty.

@khayyam Yes, same thing for me, the wording on my invoice was - "replace front lateral arms (bushes split)"

Geez that's a shocker. Maybe someone should make a post on the Facebook group - I'm not on there but getting the message out to 2019 build owners might be good idea. Did you get the WOF done at Tesla?

What a bummer.

Great vehicle for road trips right? I recently went on a road trip and out in the wop wops I lost connectivity so no more Spotify and no voice directed navigation. When I made it back to the edge of civilization these issues still weren't resolved so I pulled over and did a reset pushing the 2...

The whole lot took 4 hours 45 mins. I got Uber credit and they are washing/vaccuming all cars they service now - seem to be stepping up the level of customer service they are offering. I missed out on a wash though as mine was the last car to be done for the day. 😢

Update Yep 12 volt battery replaced free. WOF would have failed if they didn’t fix suspension issue. Under warranty so free. Now with that suspension and a wheel alignment done it drives smooth again. All together the labour, WOF, and wheel alignment ended up costing $397

Yep, I just booked in the app under the 'Something Else' category and typed in WOF and 12 Volt Battery replacement. The other component to be fixed is "Rework electrical harness due to water ingress" (I didn't ask for this they just added it).

12 volt batteries usually last 3 - 5 years. If you do lots of small trips (I am guilty of this) they don't last that long though. So I thought I would get it replaced. Plus I read somewhere recently there was a shortage of 12 volts that fit Tesla's, so thought I would be proactive. I was...

I booked my WOF through the Tesla Service Centre and it will cost $73.91 (most other places charge between $50-$72). Since it has been 3 years, I thought I would replace my 12 volt battery and that is under warranty - so will cost nothing. They will also be fixing some other under warranty...

I would wait till you have your own place - save paying the installation cost twice. Buy a UMC and use that in the meantime.

Us early adopters may not have got a rebate, but we surely saved getting both of those for free, plus the free internet connection.

Original plan was to own long term, but it certainly is tempting to sale as these resale prices for a Tesla at the moment are pretty good.

It was a thick material but not too heavy, I found it to be pretty easy to put on once I got the hang of it. I mainly used it when I planned not to use it over a long time and was handy during lockdown. It would get damp on the inner liner sometimes and so I would dry it out on my deck on hot...

I have been thinking about getting some new tyres.

Good to know about the 80% button. Thanks, gents! I noticed as well while using the older chargers that the ChargeNet app does not connect so well with the charger in remote areas (Hauhora charger), so swiping the credit card was needed to activate - I read the Plugshare reviews for the...

I just did Auckland to Cape Reinga - as someone else said earlier there are plenty of charging options up North, however, quite a few of the old ChargeNet 23kw chargers, which slows you down, and they cut you off at 80% charge. I am happy to have ChargeNet, but they are definitely going to need...

Huh, I never would have thought the UMC cost more than the Wall Connector. I think not including the UMC is a mis-step by Tesla. Glad I got both of mine for free back in 2019.

I originally bought a generic one from Repco, but it wasn't the best fit, so I got the Tessories one that is designed for the Model 3 and it was much better.

Voice command: "my butt is cold" turns it on.

It is odd that on the website there is no pricing (at least when I tried) for Model S or X. You place your $400 reservation and then wait for pricing delivery to be confirmed. Not the most transparent system.

The pin on the map does not seem like it will be the place they will install them. I drove down Wairau Rd a few times recently, and I noticed this empty lot that used to have all these camper vans on it. It sits there empty now, so I am guessing that could be a potential spot.

Anyone seen any progress on this site yet?

I have seen quite a few IONIQ 5 around Auckland in the last 2 weeks. They look great.

I have planned an EV scavenger hunt rally around the North Shore and I am hoping to see what kind of interest there is for the event. ChargeNet have kindly offered a $100 charging credit for the winners, and I will arrange 2nd and 3rd place prizes too. Entry is $25 and proceeds will be donated...

I am in Auckland and with Electric Kiwi. They recently put up their rates, but it is still worth it for me as they give an Hour of Power every day during off peak times. I chose 9-10pm and during this time I charge my Tesla, put on the dishwasher, heatpump, Playstation, TV etc are running. I use...

Damn, that is some bad luck.

The short answer to your question is Yes. I removed the tint. See picture below for how it ended up.

That explains it logically.

Those first few weeks learning to get over range anxiety and that the car can go quite far and that chargers are usually close by is a learning curve.