Tesla Model 3 in Australia

[Hairyman]

Same with S & X. Tyre repair kit has a limited life.
Dont need it around the city as the low pressure warning works well and plenty of tyre place around, as well as servo’s for air. If you plan on a country drive then you should carry a spare or repair kit.

How long do the repair kits last?

 

[RTSL]

Tesla asked if I would like to test drive the Model 3 performance model next week Sydney. I took them up on there offer

 

[doug313]

If you want to see what they will give you for a trade in, just use this:
Australia Trade-in Self Inspection Form

Am I meant to have a contact at Tesla before I fill this out? It has a field for "Tesla Representative."

 

[paulp]

How long do the repair kits last?

Its not long. Gerard (adelaide tesla mechanic) gave me the info. One or two years for memory. The gel deteriorates.
Also there is a lot of conjecture around whether the kit will work with the Continental Silent tyres due to the foam insert, should the puncture be in the middle zone of the tyre. I dont know the tyre type on the 3.

 

[matsoutback]

I believe this week our orders will progress to the next level. I have no facts, just the vibe..

 

[stuartl]

Thanks for offering. I went back and changed the post code to a place I figured would have less crime and I got $1,100... I think I need to sell and move :/

Bear in mind that different insurers will have different assessments of risk for a given area. It's worth shopping around and seeing what different insurers (even different resellers of a given brand of insurance) will offer you.

The big problem for me is that I don't have a garage - "just" a carport. Allianz and their resellers refuse to insure me for that reason. RACV is happy to give me insurance, so I'll be able to get cover; it's just mildly annoying. (I'm not doing the full scale quote-and-compare until I have a delivery date. I'm just relieved to know I have at least one option open.)

 

[BarnabySydney]

Good one month in review of the SR+

 

[sczsimos]

I spoke to the Tesla Martin Place crew today about tyre inflation and repair kits.

Apparently they need to be purchased rather than coming with the car. About $200AUD.

I’m not entirely sure how I feel about that given there is no spare and my A3 etron came with the kit included.

Seriously no kit and no spare tyre? They should supply basic stuff like this.

 

[PJF000]

If you put in suncorp, it will come out cheaper (suncorp owns aami)

Which are both underwritten (along with a multitude of other brands) by AAI, who decide if you get covered or not.

 

[Random206]

Am I meant to have a contact at Tesla before I fill this out? It has a field for "Tesla Representative."

Just write 'Unknown' in there mate. I did.
You will not be impressed with their offer btw. Guaranteed!

 

[Random206]

Tesla asked if I would like to test drive the Model 3 performance model next week Sydney. I took them up on there offer

Have you placed an order yet or are you a current Model S/X owner?

 

[Vedaprime]

Which are both underwritten (along with a multitude of other brands) by AAI, who decide if you get covered or not.

It’s still true, try it. Different ‘previous insurer’ options gives different results for aami.

 

[one4spl]

Seriously no kit and no spare tyre? They should supply basic stuff like this.

Very few passenger cars have spares anymore because very few people bother to use them. They just call RACQ (etc).

As the tyres are foam lined* a sealant kit won't work either. Again, sealant kits rarely get you going again so their inclusion is of marginal benifit anyways.

* At least they are in the US - I suspect ours aren't. They get Michelin MXM4s but we get Michelin Pilot Sports. I plant to powder coat mine when they get here so I'll find out soon enough.

 

[sczsimos]

Very few passenger cars have spares anymore because very few people bother to use them. They just call RACQ (etc).

I havent bought a car since 2011, so I must have missed this. But can't see why ppl would rather be towed than swap a tyre and be on their way quickly

As the tyres are foam lined* a sealant kit won't work either. Again, sealant kits rarely get you going again so their inclusion is of marginal benifit anyways.

I thought that the Tesla kit is a sealant kit.? If it doesn't work why do they sell it

 

[RTSL]

Have you placed an order yet or are you a current Model S/X owner?

Yes, I have placed my order but undecided if I'm going to purchase or not. They will be very busy next week with lots of test drives booked in.

 

[Vedaprime]

Cap Capricorn is due in Auckland today 5pm local. It has just come into AIS range.

 

[one4spl]

I thought that the Tesla kit is a sealant kit.? If it doesn't work why do they sell it

Some older cars dont have the foam.

 

[matsoutback]

Cap Capricorn is due in Auckland today 5pm local. It has just come into AIS range.

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My money is on this one, literally, maybe...

 

[Saoirse]

Cap Capricorn is due in Auckland today 5pm local. It has just come into AIS range.

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I was looking at an old ANL schedule I had downloaded from the 4/7/19- originally Cap should have been in Syd on the 9/8 & Melb today.. hence the delay for us all- the vagaries of international logistics hey..

 

[paulp]

I havent bought a car since 2011, so I must have missed this. But can't see why ppl would rather be towed than swap a tyre and be on their way quickly



I thought that the Tesla kit is a sealant kit.? If it doesn't work why do they sell it

The model s and x have significant torque on the wheel nuts. Most people would struggle to undo them roadside.
The cars also come with different tyres. Some have the foam insert, some dont.
I dont know the torque rating on the 3.