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My wife scraped the passenger side of my Model 3 on a concrete post (see picture). I’m no expert, but it looks to me like a toss-up between repairing and replacing the door panel. Am I best off taking it straight to Tesla, or is there another good place in the Dallas area I should try first?

I have a 2021 Model 3 AWD. It makes a whirring sound when in reverse, but no sound at all in drive or park. My old 2018 Model 3 LR RWD didn't make the whirring sound. Does the sound have to do with the AWD, or should I be concerned that something is wrong with my car? Thanks.

I usually prefer to choose my own music - rather than letting an algorithm predict what I will like. When I'm using Spotify on my phone or laptop, if I search for an artist, I have the options of playing entire albums by that artist, or their "top tracks". If I search for a song title, I...

Original poster here. What I'm referring to is how hard the cold air seems to be blowing on me (my vents) when I'm trying to cool down the car quickly after it has sat in the hot sun. The A/C also seems to be louder compared to my 2018 M3 - despite not blowing as hard. Boourns - I'm...

Well, I tried the charging cable that came with the new car - with the NEMA adaptor I've been using for 3 years with the old car - and the charge rate immediately went up to 32 mi./hr. with 232 V and 32/32 A (whatever that means). Does that all sound okay and nothing to worry about? I...

Also, the Charging screen on my app shows: "16 mi./hr. 236 V 16/16 A".

Frank99: Thanks for your response. I'm actually using the old charging cable that came with my 2018 LR RWD. Should I try the one that came with the new car?

Well, I may have found the answer, but I don't understand it. On the touch screen there's a warning notice: "Charge rate reduced - Wall plug temperature high. Wall outlet and wiring inspection recommended." I guess I need to call an electrician, but my new question is: Why would this...

My Model 3 LR AWD was delivered late last week. I'm charging it for the first time today, and it's showing 17 mi./hr. charging rate. I'm pretty sure my 2018 Model 3 RWD charged at a much faster rate - seems like it was around 30 mi./hr. Does 17 mi./hr. seem slow? Thanks.

My 2021 LR AWD was delivered yesterday. This is a replacement of my beloved 2018 LR RWD, which got totaled in an accident a few weeks ago. I live in Texas, so this time of year my A/C is running almost constantly when I'm driving. After 2 days, it seems like the A/C in my new car is...

My LR AWD was delivered today. I punched it a couple times on the freeway and I’d say it’s plenty quick for me for now without the boost. Maybe I’ll give myself a Christmas present in a few months.

My at-home delivery is tomorrow morning. Any advice on what to do if I find something wrong during delivery? I assumed I would point them out to the delivery person who would document them for repair, but it sounds like maybe not.

The TeslaOwnersOnline forum did a poll back in 2020, and about 80% of the respondents said the boost was worth it to them.

I'm picking up my new LR AWD Model 3 on Thurs. I'm intrigued by the acceleration boost option, and from what I can tell, a strong majority of eligible Model 3 owners bought it and are happy with it. I'm leaning toward buying it, but I'm wondering if there's a period of time in which I can...

It's a little frustrating that they won't refund the $250 deposit. The Tesla guy who was helping me search for an inventory car said if I had called him and asked him to "transfer" the deposit to the new car, it would've been no problem. But inventory cars are being snatched up so quickly, I...