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I checked with my insurance and they said they are not bothered as long as the colour of the car is not changed.

I am considering wrapping some of my Tesla Model 3 - there are just too many of them in Altrincham! But I wanted to find out what other's experiences were with them: If you did it yourself, what was it like? I found TesBros does a pillar delete kit that seems very good value. What is...

I use my podpoint home charger to set the schedule time to start and stop. I just plug my car in. Can you set it on your home charger instead?

I am still on a single rate of 15p, and getting around 4.1p per mile. But I need to renew at the end of September and all the prices have gone up substantially (about 25% to 20p per kWh), so I if I stay on single tariff, it would go up to about 5-6p per mile. Still much better than ICE cars, but...

Managed to get it done for £180. Happy it looks like new now 😊

If you have regenerative breaking on, then put your foot on the accelerator a little (so the car doesn't start slowing down when you disengage) and then push the right stick upwards.

I was in the same position as you 6 months ago. I have to say, if you buy a BMW then no one will care. You see them everywhere. If you buy a Tesla then everyone will care and want to have a ride with you. You just don't get that feeling with anything else. I have never regretted my desicion...

Altrincham, Greater Manchester has so many around now. Every time I go out, I see about 3 or 4. My eldest daughter's primary school has 4 white Model 3's and a black Model X alone! Only had one person wave back at me here since I bought my car in March 2021.

A late update, but I'm getting prices from £200 to come to my house and do it. Anyone got any recommendations for someone to do it in with Manchester?

M3 LR - forgot to mention that I drove inner city most days and can get about 210 miles out of a 80% charge. Any chance you got a SR by mistake?

M3 LR (bought march 2021) - I drove Manchester to Heathrow a couple of weeks ago - a 380 mile round trip. Got to Heathrow with over 50% charge, so I could have made it there and back on one 100% charge. I had no traffic though, and drove at 70mph most of the time. Weather was also around 15C.

Altrincham in greater Manchester - had the car since march and only had 2 people ever wave. This place is full of Tesla's. Love it but wish people would wave more.

I don't they will repair my bumper again if I hit someone again/someone hits me. I got my front bumper for my previous BMW done for £250. For the price they quoted me, I could redo the bumper 6 times!! I'll let you all know the prices I get quoted at other body shops.

I was silly over the weekend and reversed into a tow bar. My car is less than 1 month old :( Anyway, I plan getting it repaired, so I asked a Tesla approved body shop how much it would cost. I was surprised by the cost, so I thought I'd start a poll, see what people think .... Also, has anyone...

I would recommended downloading the podpoint app. It shows pod point chargers - including the free ones at supermarkets. For example, I need to go to York and there are no Tesla chargers anywhere near there. But there is a nice free charger in Lidl - not a super charger, but at least that's...

Yes, just for the speed camera warnings.

Thanks. I actually contacted Tesla to ask if I could swap the 4m (?) Wire I got with a longer one. They said yes, but when I got to the service station, they said no! At least I got to use a super charger for the first time while there. I'll see if Glan still has one for sale, or if anyone...

Worse for me. I got my podpoint installed thinking the car would be able to get into my driveway sideways. But it can't - it's wider and has a worse turning circle compared to my BMW. That means i have to block my front door to charge my car - the wire is too short to reach!

So one of the main reasons I wanted one was because it removed a lot of the anxiety of an MOT and service. I hate taking the car in and not knowing whether it would cost £200/£300/£400/£500. No one has mentioned the servicing costs - so are they reduced for Tesla's or are the about the same?

I haven't received my Model 3 LR 2021 yet, but I'm reading more negativity around the forums than positively. Especially one thread where someone decided not to buy because of what was written here. So let's change his mind. Tell me everything great about your Tesla :)

I can understand where you are coming from, and I fully believe that this will be my first and last Tesla. Compare the Model 3 with the Merc C class or BMW 5 series which you can pick up for similar prices. The Tesla has the charging network and is, in my opinion, the best EV at the moment. But...

Not sure if Volvo still do this, but they were offering a free 30 trail of their subscription model. Get a new car for free for 30 days! Not sure of you can get it in time though - https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volvo/103519/care-volvo-car-subscription-scheme-rolls-out-across-uk

I love this - everyone has their own spreadsheet :) I have one comparing a new PHEV BMW 530e and the Tesla. The BMW was cheaper in the short term (no home charger, cheaper insurance), but more expensive in the long term (more expensive fuel and servicing). That was assuming constant petrol...

One other thing is the dreaded MOT and servicing. It was like a lottery for me and my BMW. Would it be £200/£300/£600 this time?

Is it just me, or is the panel gap in the last photo a little big :(

For everyone who has their registration, which reg did you get? A 70 or a 21 plate? I specifically asked for a 21 plate. Also, as asked previously, what was the time between you getting the reg and delivery date? Just so I know when to expect the call.

I just guessed I'm in the second batch as I ordered later than anyone else (6th feb) and also vryne else is getting the first week on march. It could be a million reasons why, so I wouldn't worry about it. Just be happy it's coming :) Also here's hoping everyone here gets a heated steering wheel!

Looks like I'm in the second batch - got a choice of 11th 12th or 13th march from Trafford park Manchester. Apparently they only allocate 15 minutes for the handover. Seems very short, especially as I have a trade in.

My 2 pence - I drove a ford fiesta for 10 years, and a BMW 3 series for 11 years. I'm waiting for my M3LR. I was 5 minutes from buying a BMW 5 series PHEV, but they wouldnt liver it, and I wasnt waiting weeks for the lockdown the end to get the car. The 5 series would have furfilled my needs -...

They also need space for the part exchange cars to park.

Just got off the phone with Tesla. I was assigned a car (M3LR white) on 9th Feb, and they said my collection is most likely in the second week of March at Manchester Airport. That date could change depending on logistics.

I'm a Manchester United fan, so it would be a (theatre of) dream(s) for me :)

They haven't given a date for South Manchester pick up as they haven't decided where the pickup is going to be. I heard it might be Manchester United stadium. I have my VIN but no date. I'm close to saying I will pick it up from Leeds if I can't get it at the start of march. Means I can try out...

I was in the middle of the order and they gave me Leeds or birmingham pickup - even though I knew there was a SC in Stockport. I called them before completing the order and the lady said to pick any one and she will change it to South manchester. They don't know the exact location yet. I...

The delivery manager called me and changed the pick up to Manchester, so just try to get in contact with them.

Do you need to do preconditioning for your charge at home as well?

Does the car warn you about these maintenance items, or is it something I just have to remember?

I'm about to hit the button for purchasing my Tesla M3 LR. I was just wondering what the servicing costs are like - specifically the ones mentioned in the car maintenance webpage. Does anyone have any experience on this?

We just need him to answer the one question on everyone's minds - does it have a heated steering wheel?!

Does anyone have a Scottish Power Wallbox? I like the look of the Anderson, but the wallbox is only (from) £549 - more than half the price and doesn't look too bad in black. Worst case scenario, I would happily make my own wooden box and cover it.

I think it was yes.

It's already happening! But the prices are too much. The Mercedes eqa/eqc, BMW i4, Audi E-tron, jaguar I pace. I was torn between traditional car companies and Tesla.

£800 from direct line through tesla £850 from churchill £1500 from LV ! £850 from direct line through compare the market 39 years old in Cheshire. Hopefully it will go lower as the car ages! Edit - with rediculous excesses - £500 compulsory and £350 optional!

Done - shopping for a M3 LR. That £800 quote was with 9 years protected no claim!

Moderator comment - Vehicle insurance (not Gap insurance) posts moved from 2021 Q1 M3 New Owners Help Group! What price did you get? I'm getting insurance for £800 from direct line - heavy when I was paying £350 for my BMW 3 series.

Lovely. You did a good job there. Any chance you're new greater Manchester and can come and do mine :D Unfortunately I can't afford a new Model S (yet!), so was going for the 3. But here's a hypothetical - which would you get: 1. a new Model 3 2. a 2/3 year old used Model S

If you're just talking about a list, I would add getting GAP insurance. I've been quoted £370 for 4 years (return to invoice): Initial Insurance quotes - why is my current Directline policy change mean it is twice the price of Churchill. Quotes for charger with aim to get installed before end...

I must admit, I did look forward to being at the front of every red light ;)

I just had my first test drive last week (M3 SR+), and thought I would put some of my opinions on here - just want to know what people think. 1. The car is awesome and drives excellently. The acceleration is nothing like I've experienced before. 2. I wish it looked more like the Model S. For...

I love the look of the A2, but its too expensive for me. I was planning on surrounding whichever charger I get with something like below (£95). Just need to cut a whole at the back, and a small gap in the top for the wire to come out of when charging: