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Hi, I'm interested in the winter wheels. Just wondered it they have any TPMS fitted and if so are they the older or newer version (post 2021)? Thanks!

I do the trip both ways over the channel in UK and EU cars. My latest was coming back to the UK with my LHD 2023 French MY. Just thought to mention all this chat about the headlights not requiring adjustment is absolute rubbish in my experience IF you have one of the newer M3's or MY's with the...

Tesla were never able to fix it and I gave up even trying as it was just a waste of time. Solution was to sell the car :(

Hi James, Just saw your post. There were actually 2 stages to this "fix". The first was to stick the thick padded adhesive felt on each surface at the side of the seats where it meets the bolster. This resulted in two benefits; 2x soft surfaces rubbing together and them being higher fitting...

Good Morning, Unfortunately I can't see the video you posted. Can you repost it?

Sent you a message regarding these wheels :)

Just thought I'd share my recent post in the UK section of the forum as your post popped up as a "similar thread". I had pretty much the identical issue in my China made 2021 Model 3 and after 4 visits to Tesla Service I gave up on them. I spent a few days diagnosing it myself and found a fix...

Unfortunately I don't have the 2020 Fremont car anymore so can't compare but I did notice immediately in the MIC version the rear seat backs don't seem to latch as securely as the did in my previous M3. There were a few other subtle changes to the seats (black fabric instead of white on the...

Just thought I'd share a fix I've found for a fault that has been annoying me and a friend on our China built Model 3's delivered in March 2021 as it's taken me weeks of trial and error. My car with the white interior was worse but either that's the white seats being different, bad luck or the...

To my mind this talk of tariffs and transport costs is a bit of a distraction. In my opinion Tesla pricing is set to whatever the market will pay and also to take maximum advantage of any subsidies with a view to increasing the profit margin as much as possible. It's hard to compare prices...

I use 50kW DC chargers quite often as they are so common in Scotland and this is one annoying feature of the Model 3. Other cars such as the VW ID4, Hyundai Kona and Nissan Leaf I've tried are able to draw between 43 and 50kW right from the start. However, the Model 3 on the same charger loses...

These camera based adaptive cruise systems have been around for quite a while on other cars as I understand they are cheaper. For example, I had a Mini a few years back on which I had issues with the Adaptive Cruise Control. It deactivated in bad weather and when driving into a sunset (amongst...

That's rather unfortunate. In the case of the Tesla I'd think IF the GPS failed it would be almost unusable anyway so if the lights started pointing the wrong direction it would probably the least of the concerns. Anyway, let's hope the Tesla is more lucky for you in this regard!

I've been thinking about this too as I was considering bringing a LHD Model 3 to the UK quite often and selling the RHD one I have here just now to save having two cars. However, this is one of the things stopping me. With many cars you can "get away with it" - in older cars I used to sometimes...

Just thought to share a few small updates of our experience so far with the made in China compared to Fremont now a month and over 1000 miles have passed. We've had several Model 3's in the company so can make some comparisons. It's not a disaster but to us it just seems the issues are...

It seems a lot of the new Model 3's delivered in late March are like this - mine included. I suspect it was a rogue team at a central location doing a terrible job preparing the cars as, to be fair, all the cars I've taken delivery of in the past from Tesla never had scratches like these. I took...

Mine also seems to be the same. Made the mistake to take it into Tesla service for them to only make the cloudy swirl marks worse so it seems the paint is a bit soft. Nothing major but just gives parts a bit of a cloudy look so it looks like it's a bit old and dirty. Also taking it for a...

Great! That is indeed more than acceptable. It looks perhaps a bit slower than the older Model 3's but the main thing is the curve as I found they slowed very quickly. As this is a newer battery one would hope there's a far higher chance of Tesla improving it as time goes on. Funnily that's...

Yes, under variant it says "E5D" on the V5.

Just a quick update on the minor difference noted on the white seats. Visited Tesla Service today and confirmed all the MIC 2021 UK Model 3's with the white interior have these black fabric panels on the seats.

I agree, all this info is perhaps a little much and ignorance is indeed bliss. However, we were still wondering if these reports of slow charging are indeed true as that would be a tangible difference and seems to have created a lot of moaning in France and Germany where they have had these cars...

Just got scanmytesla up and running on one of our MIC model 3's. As suspected it has the LG battery people abroad were complaining about earlier this year. See screenshot from scanmytesla showing the capacity of 74.5 kWh and a copy of a summary image from a French Tesla group where they claim...

Thanks! Interesting feedback. I actually said almost exactly the same but a few others here seem to think differently so I guess it's a case of "you can't please everybody" 😇 Still feel it's a little overpriced now as the number of different parts compared to the black interior is considerably...

Thanks for all the replies. As I suspected it appears it's just the China manufactured Model 3 which has these slightly different white seats and the Fremont manufactured cars still get the "old" version. I can't say for certain but I'm told these white seats are also not as comfortable as those...

Hello everybody, Quick question for those around the world: I've recently taken delivery of Model 3 Long Range which, as I'm in the UK, was made in China. The fit is generally better with all the panels and paint being spot on. However, unlike most other people I'm not entirely happy having a...

I know what you mean but being fair I’ve had worse from Mercedes and VW in the past with rattles and such. Try and make the most of it and be happy you arguably have higher quality parts fitted to your car and it might be one of the last ever we get in the UK like that! So, that’s one question...

After looking a bit more at the Chinese made car and comparing it the Fremont version I've noticed that on the Chinese car the bottom half of the door cards are made from hard plastic whereas on the Fremont car the door cards are made from padded plastic. In particular, looking at the inside...

It’s a Long Range I’ve got this time. Changed because I wanted the heat pump. The 2020 performance is still in the company just went to a colleague in a different location.

Glad to hear it! To be fair, I’m not saying they are particularly bad seats. Indeed, many other cars are far far worse. Just noting the contrast to the earlier Model 3’s and a bit disappointed they aren’t as comfortable as I have experienced before.

In general the fit is a lot better on this Chinese car. Can’t really fault that. However, having said that my 2020 Performance was also spot on with regard to panel fit! Now I think about it perhaps this black seat panel is a mistake. Even for Tesla that is rather poor. Perhaps somebody else...

I’ve extensively used 4 Model 3’s since 2019. I’ve noticed a few differences between the seats. Tried the ‘21 back to back with the ‘20 and definitely a difference. 2019, Black Interior, Performance Minus: softer padding with what felt like stiffer fake leather. Got aches in thighs after an...

Indeed, I knew about the black door cards when I ordered. However, I had hoped that the picture on the configurator was either a mistake or at least it would be a faux leather panel instead of the alcantara but it is indeed just like the black interior. Not the end of the world but in my opinion...

Just picked up my made in China M3LR. I went for the white interior just like my 2020 Performance. With hindsight the white interior isn’t really worth it anymore. Bit disappointed with the door cards as they look odd not being white and the inside of the white seats is now black fabric instead...

about the Tesla Wall Connector that I thought somebody in the group might know about. Does the version Tesla currently sell support 22KW 3 phase AC and/or is it compatible with non-Tesla cars? After years of living solely on public charge points I've finally got the go ahead to have a charge...

All I’ve paid so far is the £100 deposit. I suspect the wording in the deposit is such that it means it’s just a reservation fee and as the contract does clearly say the grant is “subject to availability” so there’s not much point arguing this with Tesla as they do seem to be within their...

I think for February you should be ok. I did get a rather surprising quick delivery so it’s luck and bad luck combined! I’ve got my Model S so at least I’m lucky enough to not be without a car when making my decision.

I’ll send him an email with a link to that specific car just to see what they say. However, I don’t fancy paying more for a colour I don’t want and travelling all the way to Dartford. As I said the whole thing leaves a bit of a bitter taste so while I am on the fence my gut instinct is to keep...

I actually asked about that and he said it also wouldn’t have the grant applied so I think they are just playing catch up.

I don’t think it’s fair to call it an f-up as they are clear in their terms the grant is “subject to availability” so technically it’s down to luck if the car wasn’t paid or delivered before this last minute change by the government. Really the government is to blame with the way they...

Ordered earlier this month and it was cash payment. Completed all the details online and submitted all the documents. It seems from the conversation they just didn’t have the resources to submit the grant claim for many orders placed in March.

Just to give another update; I received a call from Tesla Edinburgh today advising me that the PiCG will not be applied to my Model 3 performance scheduled for delivery on 27/03. I was offered the option to pay the extra £3500, change it to a Long Range with the reduced £3000 grant applied or...

Hi! I'm so sorry for such a late reply! I got caught up in an emergency and had to go abroad so was really bad timing. Anyway, will PM you now as if you've got the wheels I'm interested and am back home now!

Hello all! Just joined the forum as I recently bought a late 2016 Model S 90D facelift. It came with the 21” turbine wheels but I’d also like a set of the 19” alloy wheels. Not keen on buying from some of the potentially shady Lithuanian ones on eBay so thought I'd ask here. I read somewhere...