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We need to stop being apologists for Tesla QC and build quality. Until then we won't get improvements. Yes, these things can happen with all car makers but they are very rare, with Tesla they aren't. We would all have better cars if Tesla had licensed their drive train and battery tech to Audi...

Honestly use a clean microfiber cloth and a little water. Will come straight off.

Microfiber cloth and a very small amount of water. A year old white seats look brand new and only cleaned them maybe 3 times.

I still don't understand the issue you have? Ice can be removed prior to driving with de-icer or an ice scraper prior to setting off? But what is the issue with rain/spray if it isn't a fogging up issue?

I received the same. Seems very unlike Tesla to give something away for free. I wonder if they have been taken to court and lost for the paint quality not being up to scratch?

Looks legit, just redeemed it.

I wasn't given any paperwork at all - maybe due to COVID? I also live 60 miles away from where i had to drop my car off at so that is 120 miles right there... I am not planning on driving hundreds of miles but i will go over both the 100 and 200 miles, i drive 30 miles a day to work and back...

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Hi I have a loaner for a couple of days and forgot to ask whether i can use superchargers? And if so are they free? Thanks

I am convinced that a recent update has upset something. In the last 6 weeks I have had half a dozen instances of either the car not unlocking with my phone and/or not starting my car. I normally open my app unlock the car and then turn phone into airplane mode and back again for it to work...

I knew i had seen that thread before but couldn't see if for the life of me! I need more coffee i think! Thanks!

Has anyone got an email address for Tesla Heathrow services team? Thanks in advance!

I would consider changing if there was a significant technology advancement. An extra 100 miles on a single charge would appeal as would significantly faster charging. I would be nervous in going over 100k miles either way though.

My only complaint with FSD is the way it is sold. Should be connected to the buyer/account and not the car. I didn't buy FSD just because I think we are 5 years away from it being usable in the UK and I won't have the same car in 5 years and somethings that will probably need design changes to...

Insurance quotes on Teslas dont seem to make any sense. 30 years old, was insured on an Aston Martin V8 Vantage = £800. Insurance on a LR M3 from the same company (DL) was quoted at £1900? Makes no sense. But then we have people who seem to be quoted sub £400? Yes postcodes make a difference...

Have tried all except a different phone so will give that a try this weekend.

anyone else having issues with making calls in their M3? Has worked perfectly until the last update, now whenever I make a call (or receive one) the phones microphone and speaker are still being used and not the cars. Any ideas how to fix? On Android if that makes a difference.

Probably makes sense then not to reject it in your situation. Ownership would obviously be a different kettle of fish.

Exact same issue posted a few days ago: Vehicle shutting down - PULL OVER SAFELY Looks like his car was fixed within a couple of days which does bode well but if you read the thread he has had multiple issues with his car including 3 new 12 volt batteries within 7 months. I would still he...

I think I got confused by what you were saying as it sounded like you were saying it was the car companies decision on whether to repair, replace or refund because ultimately the law says refund, anything else is a negotiation between you and the seller.

I am sorry but what you have said here is completely wrong. Ignoring the fact that the car was ordered from a distance which allows the car to be returned for a full refund in the first 14 days. You can formally reject a new car in the first 30 days if the car develops a fault. You are...

You dont have to go without a car though. Yes you might have to make do with something else in the meantime whilst the new Tesla is ordered.

Would you keep a fridge that you bought for £300 that stopped working after 4 days or would you return it and buy a new one? Why would you keep a £50k+ car in the same situation? Being a lease changes the dynamic slightly but there is a strong correlation with early problems resulting in...

Did you order the car online? If so I would be putting it in writing that you want to cancel your order and reject the car. Tesla say you have 7 days to do this, the law says 14 but put in writing (preferably email and recorded post). If they come back to you and it was simply a loose...

So last night I had a first for me where the public charger i was using (Westgate shopping centre in Oxford) would not release my cable. I tried all sorts of combinations of plugging the other end back into in my car and stopping the charge etc to no avail. Rang the provider (Swarco) who have...

First charge since updating on Tuesday... back to 17a. Couldn't make this up.

I have been told that it will not be fixed in the next firmware update but is expected in the one after. ETA of around a month...

Same issue here. Logged an issue last niit and got a text asking for details. Hopefully they can just roll back to the last update and sort it out! The way I use myomy car doesn't work only getting 13 miles an hour.

I think the QC is definitely lacking but I think the "noise" makes people look for more issues than they normally would have. My last car was a Mercedes and I didn't look for any issues with paintwork, alignment etc. With my Tesla I had read about all the issues so I like nearly everyone else...

I think we are all over hoping that Tesla is going to come in and insurance premiums are going to half overnight. I just can't see it happening. It would be much easier for Tesla to work with existing insurance companies and provide the data they want/need to be able to quote. Quotes are high...

Sorry, yes I know that bit but how does the gym know you are charging to allow you free access?

How do they verify you are charging?

Out of interest what did they charge you for changing the wheels?

How much did that all cost if you don't mind me asking? Do you know how much the chrome delete aspect cost? Is it me or has the front plate got some air bubbles in?

I had 2 errors today (one tripped the RCD and the other didn't) within the first 20 minutes of charging starting. And then no issues for the next 4 hours. I don't have access to another charger to try and see if it's a car issue or a charger one.

Come to think of it, it might be actually!

My PodPoint charger has decided to keep fusing after charging for a little while. Had it a few years and never had a problem. I normally charge at night but during lockdown have been charging during the day, could it be down to how hot it is? Is it likely it is a problem with the charger or...

With a normal car company that would be easy. You would go into a showroom, tell them when your PCP ends and that you want a car on whatever date and they would say sure no problem. With Tesla they will dictate unless demand for whatever car you choose is at a level where buyers have more power...

Is there any product which will reduce that amount of pollen and dust that sticks to my car? I love washing my car but I live down a gravel lane and when it's dry the dust just sticks to the car!

It is a shame that there aren't more insurers for Tesla cars. Direct Line wouldn't even quote for me! I went with Churchill in the end.

Seems silly not to check what DL will offer as a new customer no? Probably 20 percent less than what they have just offered you!

The problem is the car only has one reverse light so not much to illuminate to help the camera.

It's not great... I have found by coming off the accelerator whilst reversing and letting the regenerative braking to kick and fire up the brake light you can do it. I have a tricky reverse and have to weave in between a number of cars and I manage it fine now.

Worked an absolute treat. Didn't have a heat gun so used a hair dryer. I had two very prominent marks and both were completely invisible within about 10 minutes!

Yeah etching effect is exactly what I have. Will give it a go tomorrow and let you know how I get on! Thanks!

Any advice on how to remove bird poo marks? I cleaned my car yesterday and I had two bird poos to remove which came off just with the snow foam and rinse after, however, you can see where they were and won't go! Absolute maximum it was there was a week and was waxed 3 or 4 weeks ago so...

They will offer you next to nothing - less than hundred quid. If it just takes one email then might be worth it. Let us know how you get on.

But if I have a £6000 or whatever it is right now "investment" in Tesla, what car am I likely to buy next? Most people, at least at this level of car, are used to changing every 2-5 years. I think most people agree that in the UK we are unlikely to see a version of FSD that offers real self...

Really not sure why they haven't gone down the account route. Considering its essentially just a software update on compatible cars. I would be very tempted to buy it if it was account based rather than on my car which I am likely to change in 3 years.