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UK 2022 Orders to Delivery inc the shipping thread for posts with no shipping news
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I’m wondering if my test drive model had it, in that case I’ll feel compelled to purchase it when mine arrives, or if you still get that exhilarating feeling on the regular acceleration 
My -not a solicitor- take on this is that you are not making any changes from the manufacturer specs by purchasing this extra, so they would have a hard time considering this is a modification from the factory model… but… insurers… sneaky b***s as always…
HenryT
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I can imagine there will be plenty of chrome M3 owners ready to do a swap if that is feasible?
May be worth looking into via the sale/want ads?
That would maybe work for door handles, but not the window trims on the Y, sadly
That is very debatable but even if that argument is accepted you are unlikely to get financial recovery for AB if they don’t know about it (not that telling them automatically gives you loss cover for it).
As it is changing the performance of the vehicle and making you a potentially higher risk driver - I am sure they would expect you to declare this resulting with possibly higher premium - or in the event of an unfortunate incident you may risk being declined for any claim
So today the date moved from September to end of December. Ordered in March. Looked at the website and seen they are offering new cars from Jan to March 2023. I really dont understand there estimations. How can a go that has been on order since March - arrive a couple of weeks before a car that is ordered now.
Is it changing the performance of the vehicle though?
It’s always been there, you are simply unlocking it with a software upgrade. Very different from let’s say, remapping done completely against manufacturer recommendations and programming.
Otherwise I would argue EAP/FSD enhancements need to be declared too.
On that note, I thought Tesla was petty for these optional acceleration boost software upgrades.
Turns out… Mercedes is bringing it to a whole new level :
£500 / year subscription to software unlock an improved turning circle for the EQS by adding 10° steering to the directional rear wheels!
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Turns out… Mercedes is bringing it to a whole new level :
£500 / year subscription to software unlock an improved turning circle for the EQS by adding 10° steering to the directional rear wheels!
Mercedes Charging $575 Per Year In Germany For 10-Degree Rear Steering On EQS
The Mercedes EQS sold in Germany comes with 4.5-degree rear-wheel steering, but owners can pay annually for the 10-degree steering that's standard in the US.
Good point! however it is changing the original acceleration on specs and most importantly red flagging the driver as a high risk driver - at least this is my understanding of the insurance world but I am not an expert by any means. In the new era of high tech software based vehicles probably there is room for interpretation - we will all find out along the way
I can see both sides of the argument but regardless I'd be telling my insurance anyway. They'll do anything to avoid paying out, I wouldn't want to risk it.
Spacerat
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yes. Ultimately that’s the most reasonable choice. Not necessarily fair but with insurers it’s always best to add as much unnecessary details to avoid being caught out.
As this is still early days though, I don’t believe an insurer would even be aware or think to check whether AB was added or not in the event of a claim
Wattsisname
MY Red/White/Gems
My concern would not be having the cost of the boost being reinstated, it's surely just a matter of switching over to the new car in case of a total loss.
My concern would be that, if you had not reported it to your insurer, they might invalidate your insurance, in the unhappy and hopefully unlikely event of a major claim.
Informing the insurer would prevent any such sneaky weasel words biting you in the rear. However, a possible issue is that the insurance agents do not seem to understand what a Tesla is all about - of course they understand the essentials - but anything not spelled out in their "book", understandably, flummoxes them.
Finally, does the Boost really make that much difference? Or, put another way, is it good value? Of course, if the latter were an essential part of our purchasing criteria, we would not buy much
.... or, am I a cynic......Now then......SWMBO tells me that, thankfully, I do not qualify for Oscar Wilde's definition of a cynic.........
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Wattsisname
MY Red/White/Gems
Wattsisname
MY Red/White/Gems
I would want to believe your rationale but, is the cost of insuring a MY P the same as a LR? If an ICE manufacturer offered a 1.5l diesel option and 2.5l V6 petrol, would you expect to pay the same insurance premium? If not, why not? Performance maybe!?
Having said that, it's great to hear that some companies don't mind....but they should be told...no?
Tesla doesn't allow AB to be moved - it stays and dies with the car. Same with EAP and FSD. It would need to be re-purchased.
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