The Tesla hate is real

[robski]

Considering it's SF, it was probably some homeless person pushing their shopping cart down the road. Or it could be your ex-gf who's now jealous of your new ride.

Of all places in the world, you'd probably find the least amount of hate for Tesla in SF and the bay area in general. That being said, there's haters peppered everywhere and anywhere.

 

[Stirfelt]

So many posters fret, complain and demand SC perform repairs to paint (seeking a 'perfect' car) ......
then take it to SF?

 

[Ron2andia]

That’s horrible.. so sorry that happened to you. I had a friend who would by a new car and ding it himself right away to get past the caring if it got scratched or not... I never could pull myself to do it but he did ever car.

 

[hamtonp]

Here is my fender ding like OP. Mine is on the rear passenger side.
Vandal or simple door ding?

 

[StellarRat]

I park away from everyone, way away, but I know that's not possible in a big city where you have take what you can get. Another trick: Park next to another nice car since they have an interest in not dinging up their rig as well. Final rules, never park next to a Cadillac, Lincoln or other sofa on wheels or a vehicle that is obviously infested with children (mini-vans, car seats visible, etc...)

 

[Big Dog]

Another trick: Park next to another nice car since they have an interest in not dinging up their rig as well.

Except in SoCal, so many fancy cars are on lease, the 'owner' doesn't mind dinging your door to open his.

 

[JCJiffy]

I park away from everyone, way away, but I know that's not possible in a big city where you have take what you can get. Another trick: Park next to another nice car since they have an interest in not dinging up their rig as well. Final rules, never park next to a Cadillac, Lincoln or other sofa on wheels or a vehicle that is obviously infested with children (mini-vans, car seats visible, etc...)

Mini-vans with sliding doors are actually great. No chance of dinging you.

 

[run-the-joules]

Mini-vans with sliding doors are actually great. No chance of dinging you.

Other than the army of crotchfruit that come tumbling out of the sliding door waving around their toys without a care in the world. If they hit your car, the parent is gonna just roll their eyes and grab the kid by the arm and go.

 

[TQCLove]

I had a very similar dent to my car as the comments here with pics, however mine was from shipping. Is there *any* chance that this could have already been there and perhaps overlooked during delivery? I know it’s unlikely but just want to throw this out there.

Edit: 2 (poor quality) pics here: Tesla Westmont Illinois

 

[BerTX]

It was my first ti

I had a very similar dent to my car as the comments here with pics, however mine was from shipping. Is there *any* chance that this could have already been there and perhaps overlooked during delivery? I know it’s unlikely but just want to throw this out there.

Edit: 2 (poor quality) pics here: Tesla Westmont Illinois

No pictures showing up on that link for me.

 

[Linkeds2]

Someone keyed my 3. Also someone drew a picture of a male organ and wrote a nasty message. I was able to buff out the nasty picture and message but just living with keyed damage. I do think certain people are just opposed to change.

... a liver?

I need details on what organ was keyed on your car. It’s the best way to determine intent

 

[Canuck]

Sorry to hear of the damage, OP. I've read many stories here about vandalism directed towards Teslas in SF bay area plus there was also this bizarre backlash against Tesla with these letters left on Teslas in that area -- better than vandalism but still...

Crazy letter left on my windshield over the weekend..

 

[sperkin]

I have one on the lower spot as yours. My theory is it came from the seatbelts buckle.

Do you have kids? There aren't any seat belt holder on the top of the back seats. When the kids unbuckle and open the door, sometimes the buckle will fall outside the car. They try to close the door and it hits the buckle. Then the kids will act like nothing happened and trys again after putting the seatbelts back inside.

 

[aspec818]

just found some more damage that i didn't notice til this morning.. the wheel was gouged as well on that side. You can see the scratches on the original photo i posted. This 2 week old car has yet to park next to a curb on the driver side and I know I didn’t curb anything. And curb marks appear on the lip usually. It might be some careless uber passenger swinging their door open. Either way I will never know. And the damage is done. I’m going to try to get the dents addressed tomorrow.

 

[aspec818]

Sorry to see the damage on your 3. Hope you get it fixed to your satisfaction. Where exactly did this happen ?

lower haight on page st. prob some drunk folks going home.

 

[aspec818]

I have one on the lower spot as yours. My theory is it came from the seatbelts buckle.

Do you have kids? There aren't any seat belt holder on the top of the back seats. When the kids unbuckle and open the door, sometimes the buckle will fall outside the car. They try to close the door and it hits the buckle. Then the kids will act like nothing happened and trys again after putting the seatbelts back inside.

no kids. no one sat in that seat before.

 

[sperkin]

no kids. no one sat in that seat before.

Good to know then maybe my kids didn't do it on my car after all. I have seen seatbelt fall out before my kids closed the door so that's why I thought that's what happened.

Now I'm stumped as this has happened to other Model 3s. Who has car door that low? I don't think it's vandal as people would do more damages than just a couple of dents. It's people who don't care when they open their doors.

 

[adhoc]

Someone keyed my 3. Also someone drew a picture of a male organ and wrote a nasty message. I was able to buff out the nasty picture and message but just living with keyed damage. I do think certain people are just opposed to change.

what part of san diego?

 

[AustinPowers]

But...But...the poor little old lady.....from Pasadena....I couldn't bring myself to do that....she is someone's sweet little grammy!

Perhaps it was Ma Dalton

 

[SD_MDL3]

Someone keyed my 3. Also someone drew a picture of a male organ and wrote a nasty message. I was able to buff out the nasty picture and message but just living with keyed damage. I do think certain people are just opposed to change.

I’m also curious where in San Diego this happened. I thought the hate was limited to the Bay Area.... but maybe not.