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My son just purchased a Megane E-Tech (very nice car!) and is waiting for the DNO to sort his electrical supply before having a Zappi installed. In the interim he bought a granny charger from Amazon for around £150 which has just failed after 4 weeks of use! Most of the third-party chargers I...

It's insurance time again and LV have hiked around £155 to £565 - this is for a MYP 2023. I know insurance prices have gone up and it's a minefield but I guess that's par for the course at the moment? A quick run through the comparison sites suggests over £700! Anything I'm missing or just grin...

We head off to the Dordogne soon and it looks like we may need to charge "somewhere" in the Paris region. At the moment we're planning to use the chargers at 'Velizy 2' off the N118 which seems to get much better reviews than other options. I was hoping to avoid stopping near Paris but looking...

Just switched the 21" Uberturbines for 19" turbines imported from TSportline. The tyres are the new Scorpion SF 2 from Pirelli - all season and designed for electric SUV. On paper the stats are better than CrossClimate 2 but I haven't see any side-by-side testing yet. They are snow rated and...

I know indicated range is all a bit hit-and-miss and subject to a number of variables but shouldn't I be seeing more than 292 miles for a new MYP? The stated range is 319 I believe. The car has done around 95 miles and was picked up 5 days ago with 6 miles on the clock. The charge on pick up was...

I'm trying to work out a sensible charging routine for a new MYP recently collected. I may be missing something obvious but where do I find out the battery chemistry please. Is it LFP and hence needs "regular" 100% charging or the older chemistry? Thanks for guidance.

We ordered a new MYP last Saturday in the showroom and on the back of a trade-in valuation worked out by Tesla at the time. We had to say if our car was in good order and provide the mileage etc and they also had a quick look at it - the car is in excellent condition (M3P). We were told that the...

Have to say I'm tempted to go for a new Y given the reductions. Come August our M3P will be out of warranty and given the number of times I've had to use the service centre over the last three years, I figure big bills could be a feature. I like the idea of the slightly bigger format (camping...

Saw the low brake fluid warning yesterday whilst stationary on a hill. It self-cleared but will check the level. There seems to be some confusion regarding the use of dot 3 or dot 4 fluid - I thought they were compatible but thought I'd check before messing up. Car is an M3P. Cheers.

I haven't invested in Tesla stock previously as I, perhaps fortuitously, missed the bubble. Given the current steep decline in value, is it worth a punt now? Or still further to fall? Mr Musk has played a proper blinder recently!

Just back from 4 nights in Bruges and the first foreign road trip with the Tesla. We used a tunnel crossing voucher that had been cancelled twice over the pandemic and was in danger of expiring, so off we went. Some observations: It was very simple - a charge on the way down at Northampton (be...

We have a few days in Bruges booked soon and considering taking one of the OEM 20" alloys (M3P) as a spare in case of puncture. We usually run with 18s on after-market alloys as they're not made of cheese and considerably more robust, if not quite as pretty. As a stop-gap, any reason you...

My M3P is currently in the SC and I have a loaner S in the interim. I like it a lot and the air suspension is marvellous in comparison to the rather harsh ride of the M3P. The internal space is also very nice and with the recent updates, even better. My M3P is over 3 years old now and I'm...

Sorry, another solar one but I know quite a few folk on here have PV etc and I will get some sensible answers. I have a fairly large E/W dual array being installed in October and the issue of bird protection has just cropped up. I'd pretty much dismissed it but there's a guy down the road from...

Just had my LV renewal for a 2019 M3P - no claims, older drivers etc. It's gone up 37% from just under £300 to £410. I know that's still decent compared to many but a 37% hike seems unjustified. We haven't had any prangs and nothing else has changed; if anything less mileage. Anyone else seeing...

Over the last couple of months I've noticed water starting to collect on the rear passenger door sill, driver's side. This happens after washing and heavy rain. As much as half a pint (ish) will collect and it looks like the seal on the bottom of the door is preventing it draining. It splashes...

I know this is primarily a car forum but there is clearly a wealth of knowledge here on Solar PV and battery storage - so please forgive another post on this. I've read the comprehensive threads on solar and I'm now trying to decide whether to go Powerwall 2 (can't get the 3) or Givenergy. My...

Like a number of us I guess recent energy prices increases have pushed us from being curious about solar to actively wanting to pursue it if possible. I've read a number of useful threads on here but before I start to get surveys and prices, I have a few questions I'd appreciate help with...

Doesn't look good. Tesla allegedly affected along with lots of others. Coder folk on here may know more:

I had the complete rear window replaced a couple of months ago after the cracked glass issue that affected a number of August 2019 Model 3 deliveries. That time there was a clear crack in the glass and the job was done no questions asked and under warranty. I've used the demister very little...

I'm heading north to Aviemore for a mountain biking trip tomorrow - just over 400 miles. I'm setting out from Derby in a M3P and ABRP suggests charging stops at Scotch Corner, Abington (off the M74 south of Glasgow) and then Perth. I have a charge point at the accommodation in Aviemore but I'm...

I suppose it had to happen eventually and two years into keeping the bodywork and alloys pristine, some jerk at The Eden Project rammed their door into the car yesterday. I normally try to park strategically but yesterday that wasn't possible. The car has full PPF which has definitely reduced...

Hi, I noticed several app settings failing yesterday - sentry wouldn't set, charge level similar. The app advised "check internet connection" but all good on the home network and also 4G. I tried knocking wifi off but still the same issues on 4G alone. At this point I tried a car reboot - no...

Early days for this trailer but it looks quite nifty. I do a lot of mountain biking and use a tent and gazebo for overnight stays. That works but it's a bit of a faff. My mates are in and out quickly in their camper vans although it does nail them on diesel cost. A camping trailer with...

Hi, I recently took a friend and his wife for a spin in my M3P. They were very impressed and suggested that it was a "space ship" compared to their 3 year old Range Rover Sport. I didn't pull any punches regarding the few niggles I've had (well 4 including a broken rear screen) but it didn't...

Just had my renewal quotation for an M3P from LV and it's gone up around £40 - not a great deal but against the apparent fall of car insurance prices of av. 12% compared to this time last year, it seems a bit sneaky. I called and managed to get the increase down to £20 but they wouldn't go...

Supposed to be in the South of France but fish n chips in the rain in Staithes is the Covid stand in. Ah the joys....

I booked into the new Nottingham service centre a few weeks ago to have a cracked rear screen and squeaking driver's seat repaired - both warranty jobs. The appointment was for this Friday morning. I asked for the use of a loan car and they advised they would allocate one to my appointment. If...

Noticed the rear window not clearing when the heating element was on. Closer inspection shows a crack within the glass which looks to be cutting across the element. No impact damage and smooth on the exterior of the window. This is on an August 2019 delivery car and I think similar issues have...

I wash my mountain bike with a mini pressure washer after riding most weekends. I also take the opportunity to pressure wash the nether regions of my M3P to remove salt and other road crud - but it's not a full wash and I don't dry it. This is just to get through to full washes every three weeks...

I recently received a Tesla Smart ring from Hansshow which came with 30% off in their Black Friday sale. About £80 ish. The concept is great and on face value should be very useful. However, the performance is rather poor and the ring needs to be removed from the finger and laid flat on the...

I've been fortunate enough to not have any real squeaks and rattles with my M3P - until the last couple of weeks. The car is 15 months or so old and not heavily used. However, in the last couple of weeks the drivers seat has started to squeak and "crack" a little under acceleration or just if...

Just ordered the Tesla smart ring from Hansshow using a US 30% discount code for Black Friday. I was looking for the reference on the thread here but it seems to have vapourised? Anyway, if you're looking for the discount codes, Google 'em and they're out there :)

I've owned an M3P since August 2019 and done quite limited mileage, 7300 ish and mostly on 18" rims, not the OEM 20". Other than keeping it clean and the one wheel change to the 18s, I've done nothing to it other than top up the washer fluid. I'm aware that servicing requirements are supposed...

After a year of relatively trouble free motoring, I've just noticed that the trim under one of the sills is starting to detach. About 4 or 5 inches so far. Definitely no collision damage, it's just falling off. I can see two fixing studs have come adrift but these won't hold when I press the...

I routinely use the parking brake by pressing the right control stalk button, even on the flat. Is this actually necessary or is it just meant for parking on slopes? I don't wish to stress any components long term if it can be avoided

Now camping is not something I have experience with, but given a cancelled family holiday and the opportunity to get away for a few days on the mountain bike with my mates, it's going to happen :eek: The issue I have is that the destination is west Wales and even with charging on route at the...

New owners apparently still not aware of "urinal etiquette". Charging at Scotch Corner today and returned from the hotel after a quick comfort break to find someone on the adjacent bay with lots of open slots. Driver not around to appraise but it cost them (and me) a bit of time. I suspect...

First time at Scotch Corner charging today. Decent rate of charge but if you use bay 4A be careful as the lower cable jumps out of the holster and attacks your car! Fortunately I have full PPF so the scratches have gone, but you may not be so fortunate. Watch out for it!

Leads and adaptors all arrived, charging cards and apps all sorted, toll tag verified and all ready to go - to France. Not anymore :( No insurance is the clincher, although we also expect the holiday company to pull the accommodation. We work from home so no quarantine issue on return but looks...

We head off down through France in five weeks time so I'm busy pulling together things we may need to ensure we have some contingency if anything goes wrong. Also for charging outside of the supercharger network. Hopefully none of this is needed and we even have desination charging where we're...

In the not too distant future I need to drive from Derby to Redcar and then return. It's 135 miles each way and say 30 miles pottering around up there. I have an M3P and work on a "safe" max of 200 miles, maybe a bit more now it's warmer. Even if I call in at Sheffield north bound on the M1, I...

Well it's insurance renewal time and LV have quoted just over £320 vs last year's £280 - we are long-term drivers with full no claims living in a (theroetically) low risk area and hence the overall low figure. However, I can't see why they want to push it up £40 - is this the usual insurer...

Just planning ahead for a French road trip down to Perpignan late in August (well hopefully). I see that the max load limit for a M3P is 375kg. So 4 adults (including 2 biggish blokes) only leaves around 15kg allowance each for luggage. That includes cables, tools etc. Seems quite meagre and...

Sentry is still only working intermittently for me. Sometimes all instances are recorded correctly, other times corrupt files, 59min invisible files etc. This is with a good quality SSD firmly secured in place. I've also disconnected, reconnected with new cable etc and still hit and miss. Just...

I've been checking the sub boot of my M3P periodically for moisture and no issues so far. However I got caught in some serious rain and flooding after a mountain bike session in north Derbyshire this afternoon and the sub boot was soaking, not just the material liner but a positive puddle in...

Updated to 2020.20.12 at the weekend (M3P). First charge at the usual 32 amp setting took double the time and looks like it charged at 16 amp. Charging has been solid at 32 amp for several months and I'd hoped the 16 amp issue had been sorted - but apparently not. Anyone else still seeing the...

Yesterday I used Sentry successfully for the first time since lock-down and after a couple of recent updates. However today just shows an event but "video unavailable" . Tried a couple of tests and the same thing. The first event was nearly an hour long so definite oddness. I think a few posted...

Charged up last night for the first time in a while to around 75% - enough for either sitting idle or if anything unexpected crops up. However, this morning I could see that the charge had overrun a little - not much, maybe 3 or 4%, but certainly noticeable on the app slider. I think I saw...

I'm keen to investigate solar panels and Powerwall. However I think we may be snookered as our house points pretty much W/E (actually 255 deg) and I'd always considered that this would not really be feasible. However, I'm seeing the "newer" tech actually might be OK with only around 15% power...