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    Irregular digital ticking noise near steering column

    Mine recently started making a clicking noise as well, 2020 LRAWD Model 3 (in the last week). Mine currently only makes the noise when making a right turn and only while in the turn, it’s like an electrical sounding click, click, click and once thru the turn no noise. When making a left turn no...
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    Ceramic Coating Recommendations Austin Texas

    Hi foolzrulz I got in touch with No Rev Auto Spa on doing the window tint on my Model 3. Did you have your tint done there as well? If yes, did you go with 25% all the way round or did you put 15% on the back passenger windows as well as the back window?
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    Dark substance dripped from front of Model 3

    Wow! Mrcarcrazy, I absolutely cannot thank you enough for doing this and for all the information and sending those photos!!! Definitely put my mind at ease! You’re the BEST! Greatly appreciate all the information! Just brilliant! Cheers!
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    Dark substance dripped from front of Model 3

    Nothing but clear water under the car this morning (after turning the climate on for about 10 minutes to warm up the cabin). Took your advice and drove it to work today, no issues, if runs clear again tomorrow, reckon you’re right just a one-off coincidence. May still schedule an appointment...
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    Dark substance dripped from front of Model 3

    Will be very curious to see if we have any dripping overnight. Didn’t drive it today for fear something might be wrong. One would think though, if there was a loss of any critical fluids we’d get some sort of warning message so hubby is thinking the same thing with regards to condensation with...
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    Dark substance dripped from front of Model 3

    My husband did attempt to scoop the liquid up and said it definitely seems water based. He put what he could in a baggie and in the few hours that have passed most of the liquid has now evaporated. Here’s a pic of what’s left now.
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    Dark substance dripped from front of Model 3

    Sorry for the delayed response, just got home from work. There is a plastic panel underneath the car that runs from the front bumper and back apprx 15 inches. The square hole the liquid came out of is part of that plastic piece. It’s right where the plastic panel meets up with the fiber...
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    Dark substance dripped from front of Model 3

    Thanks bunches for the insight and the hockey puck recommendation! Greatly appreciated!
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    Dark substance dripped from front of Model 3

    Sorry forgot to clarify. LRAWD Dual motor. We don’t have the jack pucks but was able to use a selfie stick to get a pic of the spot the liquid came from.
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    Dark substance dripped from front of Model 3

    Anyone ever see this type of fluid drip out from underneath the front end of the Model 3? Drove home from work last night, enjoyable as always. Parked the car in the garage overnight no issues, no worries. Left for work this morning and this dirty water/slightly oily spot was under the front...
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    Texas License Plates

    I picked my M3 up in Austin on 12/15. Called delivery center yesterday to find out about the status of the plates. Gentleman was able to see that the paperwork was just forwarded to the county where I live. He told me about the February temp plate in the glove box. Said if I still haven’t...
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    what common questions do people ask and what common problems do people find on delivery date?

    I reviewed this document that was created by mykeln on TMC. mykeln/teslaprep I found it very useful, there’s a delivery day checklist towards the bottom. Must say I’ve never looked over a car like I did my Model 3. Picked my pearl white LRAWD up on 12/15 in Austin and it was flawless.
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    LR AWD Waiting Room

    I took delivery on Sunday in Austin Texas LRAWD Pearl White. It was a very smooth process. Car was in flawless condition. They were rolling cars out non stop for other customers as well and had loads of staff on hand. Never felt rushed at all and being a non techie they were ever so patient...
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    I absolutely Love driving my Tesla

    Loving reading all the comments on this thread. Picking my LRAWD Model 3 up tomorrow at 1pm. Test drive blew me away, couldn’t get the car out of my head. Can’t wait to be grinning ear to ear on the daily driving this masterpiece of design and technology!
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    LR AWD Waiting Room

    Totalimmortal, Congrats I’m taking delivery! My I ask, how was your delivery experience? Any issues with panels or paint? I’m dying over here with my 12/15 delivery date. Soooooo close!
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    Wiki Model 3 Order Tracking Spreadsheet

    On my account page the MVPA view is just below the order agreement. Here’s a pic of how it appears on my page. It’s listed below my delivery date and delivery location.
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    Wiki Model 3 Order Tracking Spreadsheet

    Sorry it’s actually MVPA (motor vehicle purchase agreement). There’s a blue view link (sorry I call it a button) under the Documents section which is towards the bottom of the Manage Tesla Account page.
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    Payment b4 delivery in Texas

    Just a quick update, my MVPA showed up late last night. Previously I was just receiving an error message (including earlier in the evening) when trying to access the agreement (and yes I’m insanely obsessed and check these forums and my account page numerous time a day LOL). The VIN that was in...
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    Wiki Model 3 Order Tracking Spreadsheet

    My VIN showed up in the source code on 11/29 but didn’t show up in my account until late this evening under the MPVA view button. Prior to today I was just receiving an error when trying to access the MPVA. Note on 12/1 I got a text with a link directing me to schedule my delivery/pick up...
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    Payment b4 delivery in Texas

    No I haven’t purchased my insurance yet. I did upload my current Farmers insurance card to the Tesla website but I won’t be going with my Farmers policy as they are insanely expensive when it comes to covering Teslas. They want $1000 every 6 months for the Model 3 and for a Model S they want...
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    Payment b4 delivery in Texas

    I’m in the Austin area. Ordered Pearl LRAWD AP 18in on 11/1. My VIN showed up in the source code on 11/29. I got the below text from Tesla on 12/1. Scheduled my delivery via the link provided for 12/15 and submitted my payment by selecting the electronic check option thru my account home page on...
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    Wiki Model 3 Order Tracking Spreadsheet

    Things are moving along nicely now! Just submitted my payment and set up my delivery appointment for December 15th at 1PM. Hot diggity dog!!! Just two more weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BHmomoftwo hope all goes well with your...
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    Wiki Model 3 Order Tracking Spreadsheet

    Wooohoooo! Ordered 11/1 VIN in source code today 11/30. In Austin TX, no delivery date yet. Account page is indicating payment due. LRAWD Pearl White/Black Interior/18in/Autopilot Can’t wait to be behind the wheel of this masterpiece of technology and design! Never been this excited about any...
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    The four cameras saved me $1000 and my driving record...

    OP may I ask what USB drive you purchased that captured the video? Others have mentioned an issue with corrupt files occurring when hitting the save feature. Since your drive definitely worked would like to purchase the same type. Also did you wait until 2 minutes after the end of the incident...
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    Wiki Model 3 Order Tracking Spreadsheet

    I’m right there with you! And I’m just gonna straight up say it, I am obsessed and super excited about owning this car. Can’t stop checking my email, Tesla account, and these forums multiple times a day. But hey at least the waiting has given me an opportunity to learn loads from these forums...
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    DIY Ceramic coating vs professional

    Hi, May I ask did you put any sort of coating on the glass roof? Also did you have to do any paint correction prior to putting the ceramic coating on? If yes, did you use an orbital buffer and what polish did you use? Sorry just one last question how has the Cquartz held up since you put it on...
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    Ceramic Coating Recommendations Austin Texas

    I found Clear Bra North Austin online, per their website they want $1300 for partial front and $2300 full front PPF. I also got a quote from XPEL Austin and it was $995 for partial and $1995 for full front. Quoted $1895 to $2395 for ceramic coating (difference depend on whether you want the...
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    Ceramic Coating Recommendations Austin Texas

    Hi, Ordered LR AWD Pearl White on Nov 1st. Super excited! Learning so much from all the excellent forums on this site. Based on other threads sounds like ceramic coating is a great way to add extra paint protection. Anyone by chance in the Austin/Round Rock Texas area that can recommend a...
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    Model 3 Car Insurance in Texas?

    Hi, I just put my order in for a LR AWD, live apprx 30 miles north of Austin. We have auto and home insurance with Farmers and they quoted me $1000 every 6 months. They said they don’t have enough data regarding the repair expenses related to Tesla so not crazy about insuring them right now...
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    Ideal amps for charging long range model 3 at home

    Ordered my LR AWD on Nov 1st. Super excited! Thank you for putting this article together, extremely helpful in explaining the various options in a simple to understand format.
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    What to look for in new model 3?

    Doc Duck Doc May I ask how your delivery went? Any issues? I’m in that phase of talking myself into taking the plunge and buying the Model 3. Already test drove the car and loved it but have never spent this much money on a vehicle so just gotta suppress that little voice saying “what are you...
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    Used inventory on Tesla site

    I engaged a Tesla representative via the chat option regarding the used car inventory on the website. Rep advised me most of the cars with the low miles are ones that were returned under the Tesla 7 day, 1000 mile return policy. I asked how to tell where the car was psychically located, she said...