well that’s upsetting, couldn’t see these issues in the dark warehouse where delivery took place
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Tesla Model 3 in Australia
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I only hand wash, but I had my car ceramic coated which makes hand washing super easy. Even after my wife drove it for over 3000km around regional NSW and VIC and it was splattered with bugs all over. 30 mins and it‘s done.
well that’s upsetting, couldn’t see these issues in the dark warehouse where delivery took place
Maybe I was lucky but my car had zero paint issues, and the Alexandria delivery space is very well lit. Where was your delivery?
Candleflame
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i had mine delivered to mt isa so i had a bit more leeway and you sort of have a few days to repot any issues.well that’s upsetting, couldn’t see these issues in the dark warehouse where delivery took place
But even i didnt notice a few things.
It's life. if you want a wellbuilt car get a BMW i4.
panel gaps almost never get fixed but you can try.
race4life81
TSLA Investor ; Model 3 Perf - 2021
Well my wife took the car today and curbed the front wheel. FAAAAAAAK…anyone know a place to get that repaired...
Any small crash repairer can easily repair wheel rash. Usually an overnight stay, although some have a loan wheel
If its paimt scratches you will struggle. If its paint defects like runs or grit then clearly you could not have causes thatwell that’s upsetting, couldn’t see these issues in the dark warehouse where delivery took place
Automatic Car washes ?
To date have only hand washed my 3. I am feeling lazy and my car is not so precious after 18 months. I imagine many of you are using Automatic car washes like the ones at BP. Any issues? Manual says to use touchless car washes, but I suspect many people ignore this. I suppose wipers to off & select neutral. Any other pointers other than not to do it
Yes I fully understand why it is good to hand wash.
Anyone around here prepared to own up to using an Automatic Car wash and give some feedback on the experience? To my OP I can add fold mirrors in, wipers to manual/off and in place in Neutral. In some places you have to exit the car prior to entry, in which case you need to select tow mode. Otherwise weight coming off drivers seat when u get out applies the Park brake.
Melbourne - Richmond
Yeah, its paint that has flaked off on the inside lip of frunk, not scratches.
Shouldnt be an issue and should be repairable in a day or two once they fit it in
Just be Zen about it. The first time I did it I was a bit... aargh... but it will happen more times in the future and then you don’t care anymore.
AussieOwner
White M3 2021 LR
I had paint issues i reported the same week, i said the same thing. Couldnt see the paint clearly in the dark warehouse and they fixed it with an appointment in the Richmond shop. Log it through the app and see how you go.
Wheel Solutions in Richmond. Just down the street from Tesla. I think they quoted me around $180, but I ended up not getting it done. I think like @Vostok I became a bit chilled about it and now I will revisit a repair nearer to when I sell the car.
race4life81
TSLA Investor ; Model 3 Perf - 2021
Thanks @Flatbat ! I will go see them in a couple of days.. While I agree with being chill, I‘ve barely had the car for a couple of weeks.. so will see what it will cost.
Just saw a truck full of Model 3's going over the Westgate bridge. Hopefully someone here is receiving theirs soon!
race4life81
TSLA Investor ; Model 3 Perf - 2021
Weird / Newbie question, my HPWC struggles to connect properly to my car. It takes 3-4 goes before the connection is stable. Is this something that normal or should I get someone to come and check if the charge port on the car or the HPWC is wonky.. been like this since Day 1...I have to line up the bottom semi circular part and then 'plug' it in.. YT videos make it look easy so I am checking if I am doing something wrong
It did take me a little while to work out how to push it in correctly every time. I make sure the plug is coming in tilted towards the flat side of the socket and pushing in with one movement until it firmly seats. I had no troubles after the first month or two.
Update on my “Paint” issues, turns out it was some sort of glue residue likely due to the shipping protection, how embarrassing
The rear tail light panel gap was addressed by the mobile service tech in the form of removing the tail light and bashing the body with a hammer, it was painful to hear. Not sure the end result is much different to how it started, but Its not really an issue.
The rear tail light panel gap was addressed by the mobile service tech in the form of removing the tail light and bashing the body with a hammer, it was painful to hear. Not sure the end result is much different to how it started, but Its not really an issue.
Bashing the body….doesnt sound convincing as a solution.Update on my “Paint” issues, turns out it was some sort of glue residue likely due to the shipping protection, how embarrassing
The rear tail light panel gap was addressed by the mobile service tech in the form of removing the tail light and bashing the body with a hammer, it was painful to hear. Not sure the end result is much different to how it started, but Its not really an issue.
Its not your job to remove their shipping residues.
Had this as well... eventually pins or plugs or something got looser. Mine slips in like butter now
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