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A lot of insulting words are Googled. But that's not really relevant!

Please can we all drop the disparaging "granny" reference? It doesn't belong in the discussion threads of a modern auto thread and it patronising and sexist. Simon

As a renter, I've been doing that for over a year. Initially I used an unbranded socket which got very hot and sometimes cut the power down as a result. Eventually I swapped it for a branded metal crabtree socket and all been fine every since. Pre lockdown we were doing 80 miles a day.

There IS a way to feedback. And the example here is very apposite.

I'm pretty certain they all do that...

Also factor in any lower mileage you anticipate for post Covid comuting. I have saved 23% with LV= based on changes to my workplace and mileage from 15k to 10k. S

Mine has been intermittent since purchase last summer, even tho the mobile signal is reliably strong where I live. Since then it's got worse and in fact it hasn't worked for a few days now. Dave the Ranger has now diagnosed a faulty card deep in the gubbins of the car and we are waiting for a...

My M3 SR+ LV= quote renewal has gone up 12% from £452 to £505. I will call them and complain! But also when I took up the policy last August, I/their help desk could only register my M3 as an MS. It still has that designation so I need to change that. Other things equal, a M3's insurance ought...

You can use ABRP on your car screen's webpages. Works fine. S

I live close by but was unaware. Where can I get to know about future events? S

Sadly our SR+ maxed out at 145kW this evening. That gave my wife the time and opportunity to beat me at backgammon three times.... S

...but £10 for shipping. Are they couriered by helicopter? S

Do you prefer Hayden or Hawkwind? And how many layers are you wearing? S

The budget date has just been announced: 11 March. S

My wife glanced at the rear view screen and noted, "I see a line of cars and they're all painted black". It turned out that the camera had been hit by a rolling stone. S Sorry @Palros , Xmas drinking has started...

70 miles is our pattern too around Birmingham and we get away with it. Leave at 7am (including 15 mins pre conditioning/heating when there is no net charging) and home at 1730. We tend to get a steady 10mph charging rate in 13A (although that was originally unreliable until we replaced a faulty...

Only the driver's door, but do book it in anyway for the lols! Of course I only use the app for convenience and carry the card in my wallet for emergencies. The only downside with the app, is that I now conditioned to walk away from our old Golf, leaving its keys in the ignition... S

btw, what is the problem that insurance companies have with wrapped vehicles? How does it increase the risk? To me it seems one of the more benign changes you can make? S

Not all BP petrol sites are owned by BP, some are franchises and I guess that can go for alternative providers. S

And @pdk42 posted this earlier: Towing experiences with the Model 3 Simon

Also, I suspect that EVs in general will last longer and resale values will be more based on objective, qualitative data than assumptions such as where registration date which is is just a proxy for hidden wear and tear. For example battery degradation. S

It wasn't necessary and it wasn't asked for. Relax! S

I think this guy, reported on facebook Tesla Owners UK page, has won the energy transfer rate prize:

When I tell people that my car can do more than 500 miles per hour, they don't believe me. Even when I admit it only works when I am on motorway trips...

Literally cosmetic changes!!! Actually, they should be encouraging shared public electric transport, not private EVs. Spend the money on subsidising EV bus & trains. S

...not that you should be aiming to drive non-stop for more than 140ish miles. Your body's battery also needs monitoring and recharging! S

I was very pleased with my full set from Tesla Model 3 Floor Mats - Alternate Flux . Look good and vacuum clean well and don't creep around the cabin in use. S

Similar for me. No internet connection/LTE. So no app comms, no charging notifications, no traffic updates on route planning, no fine resolution on maps.... Offered mid November appointment. S

That would be my custom sound choice!

Does it disappear if all (both) the CCS stall are in use or u/s. S

Tip: Try adjusting your seat and wheel rake, height, back angle, etc. That helped me grip the wheel in a comfortable way that provided the minimum torque to stop the nag. (I also found that sitting at a steeper angle than I used to sit, helped me smoothly and quickly regain control when I...

Get out of the car and go for a run? S

I've heard mention of these regulations. But does anyone have a link to them and/or a link to Tesla's explanation/expectation? S

Try to plug it into the nearest socket to your distribution board. Via an extension lead if necessary. Otherwise but a bottle of wine and give it to a kind neighbour? S

I bought this. Works fine to 10A and no heating https://www.screwfix.com/p/pro-xt-13a-1-gang-unswitched-extension-lead-10m/4097x

The Summon function seems to know how far away you are, so I don't see why this can't be fixed via a patch... S

The paper part hasn't been required in England for a few years now. (Car Hirers, etc can see your endorsements on-line). Not sure of what the situation is in NI. But I didn't have to show *anything* when I collected. S

...and how many times have you pushed down the indicators twice on your old dumb ICE car? (And drifted over the edge of a twisting clifftop road.)

Well I already knew that FSD was really "FSD", so I think my expectations were reasonable. I turned on autosteer/TACC and it worked, even in the twisty local roads that it isn't designed for (and I managed to scrape my rims as a result.) Nose to tail queuing is much less stressful (although...

Worse. I was impressed with it and it wasn't engaged...

In the UK/EU (I think), it only works within touching distance of the car. In practice this will literally get you out of a tight spot, but it won't rescue you from a rainstorm. My only real disappointment with FSD.

Tesla Superchargers are being progressively updated to have an additional CCS connector cable, as used by the M3. AFAIK, all Supercharger sites have at least one that has been converted, so when you get there, look for the ones with double cables on them. (And hope a MS or MX hasn't blocked...

Crushin' 'lectrons?

Mine too. But it's not a high priority to worry about. I would worry more about paint and other physical defects that are best acknowledged at pickup. Enjoy!

They can, but you need to power the pad from the cigarette lighter in the central console instead of the two USBs (and then route the cabling from rear to front) S

Beautifully done!

Have a look at this:

When you 'share' the app on your phone or computer, it sets the next destination on your Tesla's navigation. More cleverly, the same link allows the ABRP to read the current state of the battery (SOC, temperature) to more precisely optimise your journey. S

Surely you can't just do that? What about brakes and systems that measure speed based on circumference? S

True, you don't need to tuna EV motor.