WilliamG
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Why are so many people tinting their glass roofs?
I'm sure it makes a difference. Have you ever put your hand near the roof on a hot day, from inside the car? That glass radiates heat.
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Why are so many people tinting their glass roofs?
Tesla should cover that. It doesn't look like an impact and Tesla shouldn't really question past that. You might want to ask them after it's replaced if you can tint it and see what they say. There has been at least one report of someone getting their tinted glass replaced by Tesla but being told that if they tinted it again and it cracked again then Tesla would NOT replace it...
thank you so much for your reply, I will find out if Tesla will replace it free of charge, got into my car again this evening and there’s a new crack, this time it’s on my windshield....not going to lie....I am freaked out!Tesla should cover that. It doesn't look like an impact and Tesla shouldn't really question past that. You might want to ask them after it's replaced if you can tint it and see what they say. There has been at least one report of someone getting their tinted glass replaced by Tesla but being told that if they tinted it again and it cracked again then Tesla would NOT replace it...
Get the Tesla sun screen for front or back.Reduces the heat in the car, as well as cuts down glare from the sun, and just makes kids in the back more friendly...
Get the Tesla sun screen for front or back.
It’s cheaper, removable and won’t bake the glass
Tint doesn't break glass.
And if you're worried that tint will cause the glass to hold too much heat, applying a reflective surface an inch from the underside of it will be just as bad.
Thank you for sharing that info. I am glad to see that at least they do an assessment to see if the crack is because of impact or because of a defect. But I agree, so many people talking about cracked glass. Frankly I am not surprised, because -as much as I love Tesla- when it comes to the quality of craftsmanship, it really is lagging way behind others in its class (BMW, Mercedes, etc.). You can visibility see so many faults and misalignment almost anywhere you look. I wonder if such misalignment can cause more stress on a glass pane than it would if it had been fitted properly.
Tint doesn't break glass.
And if you're worried that tint will cause the glass to hold too much heat, applying a reflective surface an inch from the underside of it will be just as bad.
Hi Guys,
I just want to update you and answer some of the questions posted (sorry for the late response as I have had a hectic travel schedule).
1) Regarding calling Tesla, going thru the voice options without being able to talk to an actual human is really annoying, so I tried twice and quit after spending a decent amount of time.
2) Regarding them sending someone to check the crack, they did not suggest that. In fact they gave me an appointment about a month ahead to take the car to them so they can take a look. When I argued and insisted that I need to go there ASAP because I do not want to waste month for someone just to take a look, then wait another couple of months for the parts to arrive, they accepted that I take the car there the next day to get someone to look at it.
3) I went there the second day, a guy came out to check it, then called an "expert" to give his assessment. The "expert" used a sharp screw driver to dig in the crack and determined this is an impact crack, and as such Tesla would not replace it under warranty!!!
4) I debated with the manager there that I am not going to accept that since there is absolutely no sign of impact -aside from the scratches that the "expert" caused with his screwdriver. I said I would like a third party opinion. The manager was reasonable and suggested a glass repair shop they work with.
5) I immediately took it there, and two real glass experts saw it and determined it was NOT an impact crack but a stress crack. They also said they never use screw drivers to assess glass cracks!!
6) Tesla accepted the verdict and ordered the replacement glass, and I am now waiting for them to call me when they arrive. It will take about 8 weeks.
Quite frankly, and this is coming from an educated Tesla fan and supporter, I was disappointed that I had to go through that experience to prove that the crack was not impact related. This obviously is an issue with Teslas, and Tesla need to take responsibility for that without much hassle. It is enough we accept the misaligned doors, and rubber fitted wrongly all over the car, and the general poor craftsman ship. But to have to go through that experience for a major issue in their glass quality or improper fitting is really too much.
My windshield has more that 5mm of rubber coming out on one side and not the other. I hope that misfitting does not cause more stress and hence a future stress crack.
Taking upper glass in for cracks. No known impact but seems to have started in the center of the front edge. We'll see what they say.
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Taking upper glass in for cracks. No known impact but seems to have started in the center of the front edge. We'll see what they say.