Our Tesla X had a flat on I-10 in Florida. Of course, we were adequately warned on the dashboard by the drop in tire pressure, and we were able to determine how fast we were losing pressure by airing the tire up every ~ 50 miles, but we had to make a pivotal decision before taking the turn off to I-75.
Granted it was a Friday and it was around 3:30 pm close to quitting time, but the only option we were given was to schedule a roadside assistance which covered 50 miles of towing. After speaking to a couple tire repair “professionals” we decided the best decision was to make a run for the Jacksonville Tesla Service Center.
To make a long story short, we ended up going to an auto parts store & purchasing an air compressor; staying overnight in a Hilton, (granted not too shabby), going to a Costco the next morning; and, finally purchasing a Costco membership to get a $10 tire patch.
This just doesn’t seem right to me. What am I missing here? Where was the Tesla Ranger? Are they a thing of the past?
Granted it was a Friday and it was around 3:30 pm close to quitting time, but the only option we were given was to schedule a roadside assistance which covered 50 miles of towing. After speaking to a couple tire repair “professionals” we decided the best decision was to make a run for the Jacksonville Tesla Service Center.
To make a long story short, we ended up going to an auto parts store & purchasing an air compressor; staying overnight in a Hilton, (granted not too shabby), going to a Costco the next morning; and, finally purchasing a Costco membership to get a $10 tire patch.
This just doesn’t seem right to me. What am I missing here? Where was the Tesla Ranger? Are they a thing of the past?