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Went ahead and bought the Bosch Winter blades and had a VERY challenging time getting them back on...... But made a discovery I may have to make a video about later. Sliding them back on is not exactly how it's done. Also, it seems that all of the manufacturers of wiper blades are really lazy...

Has anyone tried the Bosch Winter Blades on their 3...? In Minnesota here and couldn't install the Michelin Winter Performance blades I bought because the closest adapter piece was too wide to fit back into the wiper arm assembly.... :-( Debating whether to get the Bosch Winter or Michelin...

It's funny how Californians have been desensitized to being taxed and bled of money from every angle based on excuses from career politicians.... We already pay car registration, road/bridge tolls, a portion of sales tax in many counties is supposedly for roads and transportation, bond measures...

I've been unable to watch more than the first 10 seconds of any sentry clip while in the vehicle. To add to the issues, I used my USB-C adapter to try and view the clips using my Android phone and it not only wouldn't let me access the clips, it locked up my phone for 5 minutes until I held the...

Installed mine in February after SFO airport police seeking revenue ticketed me while it was parked for not having a front plate.... o_O I spent a lot of time getting it placed just right - including using painter's tape to attach it and go for a quick 3-4 mile drive while using Autopilot to...

Update: Bought the OnePlus 7T (which runs Android 10.0) and haven't had ANY issues in the last week with opening doors, accessing the Tesla app, etc. It even seems to run faster and has better overall connectivity than the Huawei did! Thanks to everyone who has replied and shared info - this can...

Huawei Mate 10 Pro here and it has a lot of issues. Have had phone since before getting the car, so I've had 17 months of experience with the two. Set app to stay running, but it doesn't. More than half the time, I'm forced to unlock phone and open Tesla app to get into car. Once in the car, it...

I've refilled my washer fluid quite a few times since I bought it, but I HAVE recently added a RainX Washer Additive, which is pink/orange in color. It just seemed strange that the fluid/paint/colored substance seemed to be above the bottom of the bumper area, with no signs of having leaked from...

Would it be that deep blue in color....?

OK, this is a new one..... After going on a walk this morning, I return to nice a blue-tinted puddle underneath the front left side of the bumper, just forward of the left front wheel well.... See pictures for detail. I ran my finger gently over the area and get a nice, sparkly paint on my...

Just saw this in my feed and it should make us all want to stand up and correct the paranoia of the average (idiot) drivers out there, the majority of whom are much less safe than Tesla's earliest iteration of Auto Pilot. Especially in California! Here's the article: Something Needs To Be Done...

...a future-ready land rocket!

I'd thought that as well, but isn't there a new $100 surcharge specific to EVs to offset the state's 'loss' of tax revenue from gasoline...?

Coming up on one year since purchase, my renewal fee for NON-CUSTOM plates in the San Francisco bay area (east bay suburbs) is $607(!!!) for one single year...

Wondering what the total cost is for those of us with Model 3s in different states. Thought it'd be an interesting comparison! List your state and total charge for renewing your vehicle license. (If you use acronyms/abbreviations, please explain them for those of us from other states!) Let's...

My Model 3 annual renewal here in the bay area, CA is $607. I feel like I'm being punished for having a zero emissions car.... Ridiculous.

You're absolutely correct here.... Punishing people for buying electric is hypocritical at best - virtue signaling for sure.... And yet people keep voting for the same crusty 'progressive' leadership that has regressed us into a homeless haven with the highest taxes, worst roads, and least...

I paid $700 or so for initial registration in California (varies slightly by county), and was hit with $607 this year for a single year of renewal - with no custom plate or special background.... Ridiculous. There's a reason people are fleeing California and it's corruption. They disincentivize...

"You can’t fault the well-meaning person who called the police without knowing about Tesla’s technology." No, really, you CAN fault the idiot for not reading the screen. If you're truly concerned, you're out of your car, looking inside to make sure the owner isn't dead on the floor, etc and...

California's HOV sticker program is a joke and a scam. Those who adopted electric earliest are now relegated to using normal lanes despite not creating ANY emissions because of the different colors, expiration dates, and confusing system - and they're ineligible to apply for any new stickers...

Wow, way to not even quote me but still label me without even knowing me! Maybe read the actual words before asking me to back up claims that I didn't make..... But then again, from your reply, I know you wouldn't do that. Must be frustrating approaching life like that! I wish you well, regardless.

Here's an article on how hard it is to get a license in Germany, where roads are infinitely safer than here in the U.S.: How Getting a German Drivers' License Almost Broke Me

This is what happens when driving is considered by our career politicians as a "human right" so we give out licenses to anyone, including those not legally here and people like this broad, who clearly sucks at driving and is a danger to others. Places like Germany don't play around with the...

WOW. You're definitely NOT in Occupied Kalifornia ... They'd never even take action on this unless you were way out in a rural area. Hope you're able to nail this idiot. Sad that she's reproducing with zero ethics or consideration for others.

Just wondering what others think about the current offer for FSD being available for $2,000. Are you jumping on it? Waiting? Hoping it'll come later for free? Things have been so fluid the last two weeks I'm thoroughly confused. Thanks for any opinions you have to share!

I was trying to figure out a way NOT to destroy or damage the beautiful paint on my M3 and wondered what would happen if I took a thick ziploc baggie, cut the plastic SLIGHTLY smaller than each HOV sticker, and then applied it.... This might only leave an outline if I decide to remove the...

Dropped our application in the mail around Nov 26 and the check was cashed on 10 January and we got our PURPLE stickers yesterday (14 Jan)! We were concerned that if the application was received before 31 Dec we would only get the red ones, but I guess because it was processed after the new...

Not if you're using Android.... NO update yet. As always, we wait behind the Apple drones. *sigh*

Just wondering if anyone has seen any promotion codes for getting accessories directly from Tesla? I'm planning to grab the Aero Wheel Cap Kit and the Tire Repair Kit but wanted to ask the experts here if I can save a little. Thanks for any advice or help!

Video doesn't work.... Do you have a different link?

I can second this. Absolutely ZERO protection. Definitely a design flaw, as I've now hit two curbs in two days. Had the xsr for over a month and this my official first damage. Really ticks me off.

Excellent info! I appreciate that! I'll have to put that on my wish list as it's pretty pricey for now, but at least there's an option! Thanks again!

We plan to have a Tesla 240v wall charger installed in our house and we also own a Ford CMax Energi. Does an adapter exist which would allow us to plug the CMax in when we're not charging the Model 3? Info seems very scarce online so I haven't had any luck finding the reverse of the adapter we...

I think the EV world would be a better place if everyone got on the habit of leaving a note of some kind in their windshield stating, "Feel free to unplug this car after __am/pm!" Would that be so hard? Good etiquette might be contagious!

Wow. Thanks for confirming! My sales guy said that if it does have the unlocked faster 0-60mph feature then it's a bonus! Of course the sport wheels and red calipers would be a much better upgrade, but if it's just software upgrade, I'd hope they wouldn't remove it if I take it in for paint...

They definitely have a major communication problem at multiple locations. I agree that if they'd communicate, patience would be warranted, but when they just don't seem to be able to follow up or follow through, you have to be firm and uncompromising to get things done! Hope you ended up with...

Yes there's a red bar under the "Dual Motor"...

LOVE the comparison! Quick question: have you ever heard of anyone getting a regular Dual Motor AWD (non-performance) Model 3 and ending up with the performance unlock for the faster 0-60 speed, without the 19" wheels and upgraded red calipers....? I think mine is enabled... :-) just curious...

Thanks! I picked up in San Francisco and it was pretty laid back and easy. I guess that's the best place to pick up in the bay!

UPDATE: The car was ready and waiting on Thursday as promised. They were great with explaining everything, I never felt rushed, and they apologized again for the first delivery experience. I'm absolutely blown away by this car. It's a completely different driving experience from anything I've...

And an update... Since Tesla offered to Lyft me to the BART station to get to the airport this morning, I asked to be picked up at 7:50am. All was set, but the driver showed up a full 10 minutes early and I wasn't ready. I sent him a text to let him know that he could start the ride and I'd...

Well, thank you. After a little reflection today, I realized that I may have been a little unrealistic in my expectations of a company which is dealing with a lot of growing pains. Yes, my schedule is kinda screwy and inflexible in some ways, but it's just another 5 days and I have to remember...

So now they said the car is in San Francisco at a lot which can't be accessed on a Sunday.... I leave town for work tomorrow morning and don't land til late Thursday morning , so they will pay for me to Lyft to the train tomorrow morning to get to the airport, and on Thursday will pay for a Lyft...

As long as I get the configuration I wanted, I'd just Ike to get the car and move forward with my life. I work tomorrow morning (out of town for three nights) so I won't even be able to enjoy the car til next weekend - and that's provided they can figure out how to get me a car sometime today...

Yep, you read that correctly! I left the Fremont Delivery Center tonight - after 3 hours and 15 minutes - WITHOUT A MODEL 3. I had a 4:30pm appointment today, and showed up cheerfully at 4:15pm to check in. After a few minutes in the check-in line, I was helped by a nice guy who informed me...

HA! Well, here's the kicker..... I waited over TWO HOURS at the Fremont Delivery Center only to be ultimately told that they couldn't locate my vehicle..... They said it had shown as being there at their location at noon today, but they couldn't figure out where it went! SO, after being dropped...

Thanks, AeroEngineer! I'll also add these to my personal checklist, so I can leave with confidence that I got the best possible fit and finish! Appreciate your sharing your experience and advice!

THANK YOU, KIIT. I appreciate this info as well! I'll be looking VERY carefully at these three items as well. Can't wait to see it in person, though! Counting down the minutes now.... :-)

THANK YOU for all of this info, too! It's always good to hear others' experiences and I appreciate your sharing. Hope you're back in your 3 soon!

THANK YOU, BILL! This is very helpful information and I'm relieved to hear that you're loving your AWD 3! I appreciate the suggestion to see the car first and then do the paperwork. I will do the same on your advice! Thanks again - this is exactly the kind of information I was hoping for when I...