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WoF?
- Thread starter khayyam
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I have been taking my Model S to the same place where I buy my tyres for my annual vehicle inspection, the equivalent to a Warrant of Fitness, since it became necessary. You simply require a mechanic qualified to issue the certificate who knows how to lift the car on its correct lift points without damaging it. As tyre shops are generally the first to see new Teslas outside of the service centres they have experience lifting a Tesla correctly.
The biggest advantage is that you can get an appointment more easily than at a Tesla Service Centre.
The biggest advantage is that you can get an appointment more easily than at a Tesla Service Centre.
When I tried to get a quote from Tony's for a new set of tyres they basically did everything they could to get rid of me lol. That was the main 0800 number tho.
In the Facebook group I've heard VTNZ has started turning away Tesla's because they "don't have the gear to lift them". Personally, I'm going to be taking mine back to Tesla to do the WoF at the end of the year. It's getting to the end of its warranty as well, so it's an opportunity to find any warranty work that needs to be done and fulfil any bulletins that need to be done (like the wiring harness in the boot)
In the Facebook group I've heard VTNZ has started turning away Tesla's because they "don't have the gear to lift them". Personally, I'm going to be taking mine back to Tesla to do the WoF at the end of the year. It's getting to the end of its warranty as well, so it's an opportunity to find any warranty work that needs to be done and fulfil any bulletins that need to be done (like the wiring harness in the boot)
I tied to get boot wiring harness done,my car is affected by the recall. I was told I'd be contacted when parts are available
Each time I've been to service asked same question, same answer ......queue the crickets
I think I'll try get Tesla to do the WOF, I can imagine the shenanigans at VTNZ....
Each time I've been to service asked same question, same answer ......queue the crickets
I think I'll try get Tesla to do the WOF, I can imagine the shenanigans at VTNZ....
Audietron
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My previous car Audi A8L was partly destroyed by VTNZ's stupid inspector during WOF... they damaged oil links and RADAR mount... sadly I only notice after some time, when it was too late - all wiring was contaminated.
Never to go anywhere other than authorised service centres regardless of car type.
Audietron
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yeah, 15K plus for replacing the wiring... approx. 7K for LIDAR/RADAR... almost 2 months car seating duck thanks to covid-19 and shipping delays to get parts.
All simply because VTNZ simply hit the car when testing underneath the car and suspension. Lazy me taking car that instead of service centre.
RobDickinson
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CAM3RON
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I booked my WOF through the Tesla Service Centre and it will cost $73.91 (most other places charge between $50-$72).
Since it has been 3 years, I thought I would replace my 12 volt battery and that is under warranty - so will cost nothing.
They will also be fixing some other under warranty components for nothing. So overall, I reckon it is better to go through Tesla for WOF
Since it has been 3 years, I thought I would replace my 12 volt battery and that is under warranty - so will cost nothing.
They will also be fixing some other under warranty components for nothing. So overall, I reckon it is better to go through Tesla for WOF
CAM3RON
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12 volt batteries usually last 3 - 5 years. If you do lots of small trips (I am guilty of this) they don't last that long though. So I thought I would get it replaced. Plus I read somewhere recently there was a shortage of 12 volts that fit Tesla's, so thought I would be proactive. I was surprised to see it came under warranty on the invoice. I will double check once it is done and confirm.
CAM3RON
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Yep, I just booked in the app under the 'Something Else' category and typed in WOF and 12 Volt Battery replacement.
The other component to be fixed is "Rework electrical harness due to water ingress" (I didn't ask for this they just added it).
interesting, I'm still waiting on boot harness recall
I'll have to see if I can score a battery replacement when my WOF is due!
This sounds like your "Rework electrical harness due to water ingress"
Here's a list of M3 service bulletins, not sure how comprehensive it is
www.carproblemzoo.com
I'll have to see if I can score a battery replacement when my WOF is due!
This sounds like your "Rework electrical harness due to water ingress"
Here's a list of M3 service bulletins, not sure how comprehensive it is
Tesla Model 3 technical service bulletins
Latest service bulletins of Tesla Model 3 vehicles. Links to 99 technical service bulletins issued for 7 Tesla Model 3 model years.
Audietron
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Thanks for the link... interesting resource.Here's a list of M3 service bulletins, not sure how comprehensive it is
Tesla Model 3 technical service bulletins
Latest service bulletins of Tesla Model 3 vehicles. Links to 99 technical service bulletins issued for 7 Tesla Model 3 model years.
CAM3RON
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