Wiki UK 2021 Orders and Pending Deliveries

[Paule]

Woohoo...finally picked up my M3 and all ok (so far)...

Did notice something though , could all owners check the rubber seal for the rear screen by the powered strut of the boot...it's shorter than the right side...I checked multiple Tesla's on-site and they all have the same cut out but it looks odd to me as water will run down the side when it rains...Tesla did change the rubber seal and put holes in it so water doesn't drip in the trunk when the boot is open...would be interesting to know if everyone has the same thing...wondering whether I should put it as a service request it looks so odd to me

Was relieved the USB C and wireless charging bits were installed, also newer style rear lights, rear mudflaps in boot and all cables...5 miles on clock with 45% charge and 137m range showing...

Collection was very quick with loads of Tesla's on site at Thorpe Park...CS said there were 140 pickups Saturday which is the most she'd ever seen so the push for end or year has begun...

 

[kelvin 660]

Did notice something though , could all owners check the rubber seal for the rear screen by the powered strut of the boot...

Mines like you describe but there is no sign of water ingress into the car, even after power washing the car.

 

[Paule]

Mines like you describe but there is no sign of water ingress into the car, even after power washing the car.

Great, thanks for the confirmation...just wanted to make sure it's a design part...as you know you're sometimes not sure what you get with a Tesla...some people get this and some people get that

 

[Fury1]

Collection day is here, collect at 14.30 Trafford Centre, I have a busy morning so time will hopefully fly by. I plan to try and get there 45 minutes early to sort out part exchange and give myself more daylight to check and play with the car.
What's the earliest anyone has attended for their appointment and been allowed to collect?

 

[JonP73]

Part ex takes about 2 mins. Have your driver's license, V5C, 2 keys and current odometer reading handy and it will take no time at all

 

[Onearmedbandit]

Collection 10am tomorrow lads, still doesn’t feel real

Best of luck with it. The only thing I have picked up since is that there is a slight whistling sound when the air con is on. Going to get it looked at after Christmas. Not too bad but noticable. When you are testing things out make sure you but it on full bore and see if you have a similar issue.

 

[HenryT]

Did notice something though , could all owners check the rubber seal for the rear screen by the powered strut of the boot...it's shorter than the right side...I checked multiple Tesla's on-site and they all have the same cut out but it looks odd to me as water will run down the side when it rains...Tesla did change the rubber seal and put holes in it so water doesn't drip in the trunk when the boot is open...would be interesting to know if everyone has the same thing...wondering whether I should put it as a service request it looks so odd to me

It's standard. It is different on that side so the powered strut doesn't foul it. On older cars, before the powered boot became standard, the seal is the same on both sides.

 

[jmj196]

Tesla V5C arrived over the weekend, tax refund arrived today from DVLA. So all really quick, 5 days. Envelope with cheque looks a bit like a circular letter! Almost junked it, then I saw SA99 on the back.
Don’t forget to end any warranties you have on old vehicle.

 

[JonP73]

Have had my tax refund but still waiting on V5C so I can swap plates (collected 7/12)

Problem I suspect is our local sorting office / RM delivery team are short staffed and on ~10 day backlog ....

 

[dave8089]

Best of luck with it. The only thing I have picked up since is that there is a slight whistling sound when the air con is on. Going to get it looked at after Christmas. Not too bad but noticable. When you are testing things out make sure you but it on full bore and see if you have a similar issue.

All good lads, it wasn’t particularly clean or valeted so they took it in and gave it a once I’d inspected it.

@Paule I noticed that rubber seal too, they said it’s standard and I looked at all the other cars that were there they all had it.

I’ve the usb and wireless charger working but I have the older rear lights so I’m a little butt hurt about that tbh!

Software updating now then back up to Dublin.

Hit the road for a spin and a supercharge - it’s amazing!

 

[HenryT]

I’ve the usb and wireless charger working but I have the older rear lights so I’m a little butt hurt about that tbh!

Pain in the ass is it?

 

[dave8089]

Pain in the ass is it?

Are you the same? Any update on if they’d sort it?

 

[M3W3BB]

2 Loads just got in from Southampton. Wonder where there off to. All appear to be LR Models from what I could see.

 

[hash]

Forgot to add, from my collection on Friday from TP, i have the old lights as well as no wireless charging or usb-c ports

Already had 2 charges vis superchargers but no charges yet

thanks Hash

 

[clough99]

Doesn't need any, you remove/reuse fittings already on the vehicle:

Model 3 Do It Yourself Guide | Tesla

View the Model 3 Do It Yourself Guide to learn more about self-service procedures for your Tesla.

www.tesla.com

Ah thanks a lot for that - I'd only found you tube vids on the gen 1 ones. I may get them fitted soon then cheers.

 

[Jsavile]

Hey guys got my new car today I love it, haven't noticed any defects or anything but one thing I've just thought of having read this is that I just handed my V5 in with the 2 spare keys on my trade in but I never actually signed it.

It has completely slipped my mind until now, so has anyone who traded a car in actually signed it?

 

[khew1988]

Hey guys got my new car today I love it, haven't noticed any defects or anything but one thing I've just thought of having read this is that I just handed my V5 in with the 2 spare keys on my trade in but I never actually signed it.

It has completely slipped my mind until now, so has anyone who traded a car in actually signed it?

If my memory serves me correctly I don’t think you do sign it when you trade a car in. From what I recall the car is marked as transferred into the motor trade with DVLA by the dealership and then when it’s marked as leaving the motor trade when sold then that triggers a new V5 to be sent to the new owner.

Might be wrong though as it’s been a while since I traded a car in!

 

[Taff18]

Picked up my M3LR earlier from Cribbs Causeway. Really efficient and many others picking up at the same time all as excited as me. Wireless charging missing as with many others but absolutely delighted. They also made up my private plates which will go on in a few days.

 

[Roy B]

Hey guys got my new car today I love it, haven't noticed any defects or anything but one thing I've just thought of having read this is that I just handed my V5 in with the 2 spare keys on my trade in but I never actually signed it.

It has completely slipped my mind until now, so has anyone who traded a car in actually signed it?

I don't think there's anything to sign, but there's a section that you're supposed to tear off, complete and post to the DVLA to notify them of the transfer. (Not the new keeper slip, that needs to stay attached to the V5C as they'll need to give it to the buyer when they sell it on. There's a separate section for transfering to someone in the motor trade.)

Or better - particularly in these times of COVID delays - you can notify DVLA online. However, not sure if you'll be able to do that without the paper section (at least, unless you happen to have a photocopy of your V5C) as I think it might need the document reference number.

If you're not able to do either of the above, then write a letter to the DVLA informing them of the transfer and/or phone them up and ask what the best way to proceed is. Never rely on the dealer to inform the DVLA on your behalf - always make sure you notify the DVLA that you have transfered the vehicle.

EDIT: I'm not saying that Tesla won't notify the DVLA, but it's your responsibility, and it's in your interest to make sure you're no longer the registered keeper. It happened to me in the past where a dealer assured me they'd notify the DVLA, but didn't. The first I knew of it was the DVLA contacting me saying my road tax on my old car was overdue for renewal.

 

[JonP73]

I just handed it over and didn't sign anything

Had confirmation of no longer owning the vehicle, from the DVLA, within the week