So, today I drove from London and into the Chilterns...and a few things happened.
1. The rear licence plate, which was stuck on with adhesive to the (rattling) licence plate holder, fell off somewhere on the M1. It had fallen off whilst we were parked near a village pub, and I suppose the hot sun affected the adhesive? Before the journey back to London we unwisely stuck it back on, but I guess the adhesive was too far gone. Luckily I still had the front licence plate in the boot (having changed to vinyl front plate last week), which we attached to the rear plate holder using duct tape whilst we Supercharged at South Mimms. It was then a mad dash to the Halfords in Tottenham to get a replacement rear licence plate before they closed at 6pm.
Err, why can't Tesla use better adhesive, wipe the surface before putting it on, or just use screws?
2. Found out that the right reversing light is not working. Can say I'm getting more irritated now. Possibly my fault for not having properly checked on delivery day. Harder to do if collecting alone though.
3. Found five of these paint defects on the rear bumper. The car is already ceramic coated, so not sure how everyone missed them. Don't look like rock chips to me.
4. This is in addition to the misaligned charge port cover and the slight misalignment of one passenger door chrome trim with the body chrome trim.
Oh the joys of buying a car that doesn't get a proper pre-delivery inspection. On the other hand the car drives like a silent demon. I suppose I have to be grateful that there are no major issues (feeling grateful that it's not worse is not a great thing, to be honest). Tesla service appointment on Tuesday.
Restrained rant over.
1. The rear licence plate, which was stuck on with adhesive to the (rattling) licence plate holder, fell off somewhere on the M1. It had fallen off whilst we were parked near a village pub, and I suppose the hot sun affected the adhesive? Before the journey back to London we unwisely stuck it back on, but I guess the adhesive was too far gone. Luckily I still had the front licence plate in the boot (having changed to vinyl front plate last week), which we attached to the rear plate holder using duct tape whilst we Supercharged at South Mimms. It was then a mad dash to the Halfords in Tottenham to get a replacement rear licence plate before they closed at 6pm.
Err, why can't Tesla use better adhesive, wipe the surface before putting it on, or just use screws?
2. Found out that the right reversing light is not working. Can say I'm getting more irritated now. Possibly my fault for not having properly checked on delivery day. Harder to do if collecting alone though.
3. Found five of these paint defects on the rear bumper. The car is already ceramic coated, so not sure how everyone missed them. Don't look like rock chips to me.
4. This is in addition to the misaligned charge port cover and the slight misalignment of one passenger door chrome trim with the body chrome trim.
Oh the joys of buying a car that doesn't get a proper pre-delivery inspection. On the other hand the car drives like a silent demon. I suppose I have to be grateful that there are no major issues (feeling grateful that it's not worse is not a great thing, to be honest). Tesla service appointment on Tuesday.
Restrained rant over.
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