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Need advice. Bought new S, probs and can't even get Tesla to talk on the phone

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KC Service center has been great. I had a small problem with a leak on my S's sunroof and they were diligent! got everything fixed, have always kept me updated and last time I had service they fixed some stuff I hadn't even noticed were issues.

I hope the KC market doesn't explode with Tesla's so service remains.. can't wait for them to open the new service center off State Line though
I go to the Kansas City service center, always get great service
 
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If you read his signature, he clearly has a 2015 P85. That's not a brand new car. This is what I mean by people jumping on anything to paint Tesla in a negative light.

People can put anything they want in their Signature.
I like some of these guys claiming to be on the 3rd P.O.S. Tesla, if they're that bad then why did you buy a 3rd? ahhhh the internet... like shaping your political views on Facebook...
 
People can put anything they want in their Signature.
I like some of these guys claiming to be on the 3rd P.O.S. Tesla, if they're that bad then why did you buy a 3rd? ahhhh the internet... like shaping your political views on Facebook...

Yes they can. That’s why I checked his brief posting history to confirm he was indeed talking about his 2015. You’re also right about many of these guys who can’t bad mouth Tesla often enough but keep buying them. Funny.
 
I scheduled on the app. No one called back. Soonest appointment was a month out. IDK about driving 200 miles in the winter to fix a defective new car. Dropping it off at an auto glass place in town to see if they can address the issues. Will be paying out of pocket.
 
The OP is reporting service issues with the nearest Service Center 200 miles away.

When our first Model S was delivered in early 2013, the nearest Service Center was over 1000 miles away. The vehicle was delivered by truck to our front door, without anyone from Tesla present. We had to pay for the vehicle before it left the factory.

I created a detailed checklist to inspect the entire vehicle - methodically going over everything when the vehicle was delivered, so that if there were any issues, I would immediately report them to Tesla - and begin working with them to get those issues resolved. As I recall, the only major issue was how dirty the vehicle was after the long road trip from California to Texas - and Tesla sent out someone to detail the vehicle immediately.

Deliveries of our 2017 and 2018 vehicles were done at a service center 50 miles away - and while we didn't use a detailed inspection checklist, we did a pretty thorough walkthrough of both vehicles before driving away. And if we had identified any issues (which we did not), we would have immediately worked those issues with the Tesla delivery specialist - and would have a strategy for getting the matter resolved BEFORE we accepted delivery.

Tesla is implementing a different model for providing service - trying to automate as much of the process as possible and minimize the human resources used to support service down to primarily the staff involved with the actual service work. Rather than having staff field service calls, they're trying to use web/app tools to communicate with customers - and we shouldn't be surprised it will take some time before this system is working well for everyone - plus Tesla is adding mobile service vans that may be able to handle 80% of service.

In some areas, it appears there can be a delay of weeks getting vehicles scheduled for service. This isn't a unique problem for Tesla. We've had the same issue with a luxury ICE we used to own - that would sometimes take weeks before we could get a service slot.

Purchasing any vehicle where the nearest service location is far away (200 miles) will always pose a risk. Though based on the amount of service we've required by our 2017 S and 2018 X, compared to previous ICE vehicles, we'd be less concerned about that due to the much smaller need (at least for us) to visit service.

For the service we have needed in the past year, we've had reasonable response using the Tesla app for scheduling service. And even though those appointments were a little further out than we had hoped, when the service was done - we were very satisfied with the results (which is likely true for most Tesla owners, otherwise the forums would be swamped with everyone complaining about service).
 
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Just heard back. Removed Trim, soapy water compressed air test. Roof glass is not sealed, windshield is fine. They cannot bandaid it as the caulk gun won't get where it needs to go. They told me Tesla will have to remove and reset roof glass. FML
I'm going to be driving around with tape on my car for the next month....
 
I scheduled on the app. No one called back. Soonest appointment was a month out. IDK about driving 200 miles in the winter to fix a defective new car. Dropping it off at an auto glass place in town to see if they can address the issues. Will be paying out of pocket.
Before the Toledo Ohio SC opened this summer, my only options were Cleveland or Columbus OH. The few times I needed any service they were covered under warranty and Tesla dropped off a Model s until the work was completed. My first Model S85 2013 was a CPO had 185,000 miles when I sold it last May. Used the Ranger service twice and 2 annual inspections and 1 loaner from Cleveland that was delivered. Car was nearly maintenance-free. Tires, wiper blades, washer fluid and 12vt battery.

Replace that car with a 2015 Model S 85D with 73,000 miles, purchased used from a used car lot in Dayton OH. Replaced front and rear suspension links at the Toledo SC at 74,000 miles. Work was done in a few hours. Car now has 83,000 miles. SC is only 8 miles from my house.

Toledo SC is new and is growing rapidly. I make the effort to visit on a 1/4ly basis and bring donuts when they open or sandwiches at noon. Service is based on relationships. Establishing a good relationship with your local SC can make a big difference.

Another 2015 Model S 85 owner in the Toledo area recently had his heater die. He called me and I told him to go over the SC, meet the staff, bring something to share and make a connection. He did that and bartered electrical work for his repair work on his S. And he made some friends at the same time.

Grand Rapids MI is a haul to Toledo. I know I was just up in Greenville MI last week for a few days working for a client. See if you can request a Ranger to service your Model S. You may try contacting CS directly from your car. Try 516-614-7967, my last contact with a Tesla Ranger to replace a 12 vt. battery. He was from MI.