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  1. Hovean

    Recommended touchless car wash I Hobart.

    In answer to my question, Google suggested Scrubbers Car Wash in North Hobart, which we found quite satisfactory..
  2. Hovean

    Recommended touchless car wash I Hobart.

    We've just arrived in Hobart after driving from Perth WA and the dirt roads from Arthur River, Corinna, Waratah and Cradle Mountain. Car is filthy and is looking for a recommended touchless carwash in Hobart.
  3. Hovean

    Australian Model 3 with Premium Connectivity and VOICE commands

    I requested "more fan" in my SR+ once, and it suggested "morphine"! My wife thought the weather wasn't that bad.
  4. Hovean

    premium connectivity required for voice commands?

    I requested "more fan" in my SR+ once, and it suggested "morphine"! My wife thought the weather wasn't that bad.
  5. Hovean

    ChargeFox EV charging Network

  6. Hovean

    ALP electric vehicle policy

    Luckily tradies are sensible people, a prerequisite for keeping the country running in the background. They concluded there are no suitable Evs for them available in Australia, nor will there be for several years. The 'pile-on' was by politically driven commentators with no skin in the game.
  7. Hovean

    Can anyone recommend a good tyre inflator?

    I've got a compressor that connects to a vehicle's 12 volt battery via alligator clips. I haven't been game to connect it to my SR+ yet. I can't think of any reason why I couldn't. Discussion welcome.
  8. Hovean

    When buying your first Tesla, what would you do differently?

    I'm guessing you'd get an M3 ICUDoc?
  9. Hovean

    Dealing with ICEholes, don't lose your cool

    Could it be an EV? Rapide E | Aston Martin
  10. Hovean

    EVIE Fast chargers - Brisbane DFO

    For the information of those not in the know: DFO = Direct Factory Outlet.
  11. Hovean

    Perth Showroom and Service Centre

    "Not much to do in Osborne Park"?? Barbagallo Motors - Barbagallo Motors Perth - Perth home to pretty well every luxury ice brand is just up the road. We can walk up there and stand out the front looking the other way!
  12. Hovean

    Superchargers in Australia

    SC = supercharger!
  13. Hovean

    School of the Hidden Vins - Guide to Tracking your Tesla after ordering

    Thanks Veda. Sydney to Fremantle by ship - sounds tidier than by truck.
  14. Hovean

    School of the Hidden Vins - Guide to Tracking your Tesla after ordering

    I see Debussy departs for Melbourne at 2.00pm today (Thursday). Wonder where they unload the Perth bound cars?
  15. Hovean

    School of the Hidden Vins - Guide to Tracking your Tesla after ordering

    Thanks Veda. FYI, Tesla sent me the rego papers last week, complete with a VIN (- - - - - - - - - LF751258), to sign and return. However the Chrome hiddenVinFinder is still saying 'No VIN.
  16. Hovean

    School of the Hidden Vins - Guide to Tracking your Tesla after ordering

    I ordered a SR+ 13 weeks ago, and downloaded your 'Chrome hiddenVinFinder' several weeks ago. Is it correct that it will check for a Vin every time I open the 'manager page in my Tesla account?
  17. Hovean

    Efficient long drives...

    I'm not convinced 'drafting trucks' is an appropriate behavior. What you gain in range is paid for by an increase in fuel consumption by the truck. Truckies don't need this extra cost.
  18. Hovean

    Tesla Makes Top Three In List Of Most Trusted Car Brands In OZ

    Further comment here: Tesla is third most trusted brand in Australia
  19. Hovean

    EV number plate triangle!

    Was the car level when you set the EV triangles level?
  20. Hovean

    Did prices just go up?

    The model 3 SR+ price rose 8.9% last Friday.
  21. Hovean

    Tesla Model 3 in Australia

    On March 16th I ordered a blue SR+ for $76,421 drive away in Perth WA. Today it's gone up to $83,258, an increase of $6,837, or 9%.
  22. Hovean

    Tesla Software updates - Australia

    I find saying that tends to increase the passenger side temperature!
  23. Hovean

    Wailing wall for Australian Model 3 team VINLess!

    What's your location please banana0692?
  24. Hovean

    Tesla Model 3 in Australia

    Yes I'm afraid.
  25. Hovean

    Tesla Model 3 in Australia

    I've been procrastinating for 6 months, technically waiting for the appearance of the LR RWD. I ordered a blue SR + this week, inspired by the falling exchange rate and a helpful mate, who suggested "why don't you buy a model that's available"!!
  26. Hovean

    SR+ price decrease in Oz.

    Mr Moderator - feel free to delete this thread.
  27. Hovean

    SR+ price decrease in Oz.

    Cancel this - possible fat fingers! The $74,862 figure is the current quoted price for the white SR+, not the blue one. No wishful thinking here.
  28. Hovean

    SR+ price decrease in Oz.

    Interesting. Tesla's website ordering page is quoting a blue SR+ on the road in WA at $74,862. On 10th February, one month ago it was $76,420.
  29. Hovean

    Petition for government subsidies for EV’s

    In Canada, a basic white/black SR+ is $AU62,725 on the road.
  30. Hovean

    Suspension Failure

    Bonus points for the use of the word 'prophylactically'!
  31. Hovean

    Tesla Software updates - Australia

    "Make my day Tesla"
  32. Hovean

    Jeda USB group buy

    I'm surprised that got through customs!
  33. Hovean

    White interior on SR+

    When Aus. M3 orders opened back in June and li was clear the white interior was only available in the MP3+, I asked Elon via Twitter if he could get his 'machine that makes the machine' to arrange some white interiors in Oz bound lower order M3s. He hasn't got back yet! It's $1500 extra for the...
  34. Hovean

    2019.40.2 - got smart summon & ‘hands off’ summon

    Agreed. EV vocabulary needs updating to differentiate them from the old style mechanical ICEs. Suggest forward and reverse mode.
  35. Hovean

    white seats

    M3P+ only.
  36. Hovean

    Tesla Cybertruck in Australia

    I predict that what eventually comes off the assembly lines in 2021/22 will be quite different from this launch version. Various factors - ease of manufacture, feedback from potential buyers, general useability etc- will see a more practical vehicle emerge.
  37. Hovean

    Tesla Cybertruck in Australia

    "What can I come up with that is different to the sublime curves of the S"?
  38. Hovean

    First model 3 to circumnavigate Australia

    An Australian and a Texan were chatting about their cattle properties. The Texan said his ranch was so big it was a two day horse ride from the homestead to the letterbox. The Australian said he once had a horse like that.
  39. Hovean

    Tesla Model 3 in Australia

    I find it very informative/usefull to know what model Tesla an OP is driving, and also where they are living. Given that this forum is read around the world (being on the internet), I'm sure others would find as well. Can I suggest OPs go to their profile settings and: - set their location...
  40. Hovean

    Did this DIY ceramic coating make a noticeable difference?

    Right hand photo = ceramic coated.
  41. Hovean

    The around Australia EV route has now been driven on 10 occasions

    Long time no hear @Blue heaven - I was wondering how your big trip was going. Looking forward to a report or two.
  42. Hovean

    Tesla Model 3 in Australia

    Would it keep that long?
  43. Hovean

    Tesla Model 3 in Australia

    I saw my first Perth M3 on Monday 21st on GE Hwy, west bound around 0515.pm. A black one. I agree, it looked very smart in motion. Maintaining discipline!
  44. Hovean

    Model 3 tow package in Australia

    Fun fact about the RCVS approval; LR RWD has also been certified in Australia! I'm patiently waiting!
  45. Hovean

    Tesla St Leonards to close

    What about the tradie's EV utes?
  46. Hovean

    Naming Your New Car

    So..........How do you get home?
  47. Hovean

    You haven’t ordered yet - here’s the thread to discuss why

    M3 reservation placed Feb 2018 then cancelled Aug 2019. Now on standby awaiting LR RWD and white interior. I consider this the ideal version for Australia's big distances and hot weather. AWD with its 2 motors I see as unnecessary and a waste of resources. As fabulous and popular as their...
  48. Hovean

    Tesla Model 3 in Australia

    Any inside knowledge of Teslas (alleged) takeover of Maxwell, and what it might mean for Teslas batteries?
  49. Hovean

    Model 3 Accessories

    A reverse bikini?