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Hi all, Just some general advice wanted. It’s been about 7 weeks since I collected my new Tesla but I still haven’t received the V5C Registration Certificate from the DVLA. Has anyone else experienced a similar delay or been in a situation where this was not sent to them? Many thanks

Really interesting! Fingers crossed the UK shows more pragmatism than the EU in terms of regulations. I just wish things moved faster in terms of self driving car regulation😩

Elon tweeted that the FSD Beta button was arriving in the US in May but could take till June. Is there any chance this magical button could reach the UK around the same time or am I dreaming?😝

Thank you so much for your thoughts! This forum is the best! :)

Hi everyone, So I collected my Tesla model 3 just over a week ago, took it straight to a detailers for PPF and the detailer found multiple etch marks from bird droppings and two deep scratches amongst many other paint defects that my untrained eyes failed to spot in the rain on collection day. I...

Does the new MIC SR+ have the heated steering wheel or will there be an ability to upgrade this in the future via a software update?

Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for seat covers/ protectors, protective coatings etc basically anything to help protect the white seats? Was thinking about a steering wheel cover too, to protect the leather wheel so any suggestions would be appreciated! Also is there...

Thank you so much to everyone for your thoughts! I am so grateful to you all for sparing your time in replying. It’s really helped guide. As it’s a lease- I’ve decided to raise the small issues on the app but I would not mind if they said it was in spec. The condensation issue is really the main...

Hi Tesla Family, I’m officially a first time Tesla Model 3 owner after collecting my car today. I wanted to check a few things that I’ve picked up with my car in the first few hours of use and wasn’t sure if this was all normal, acceptable or if I should raise an SC issue for them? - There...

So loud!! At risk of waking the neighbours I imagine. Please let us know what becomes of the SC assessment.

Really interesting conversation. I have to say scepticism helps us avoid internal disappointment but it is hugely counter productive to technological advancement. We must not be complicit in this FSD related scepticism. Hope and belief is what got us to the moon. There have been very few...

Hey everyone, two questions: does the model 3 SR+ get front fog lights? Also was watching a YouTuber talk about the new model 3 performance models having adaptive lighting that turns on corners- is this correct and if so is it only present on the performance models?

This is going to sound like a stupid question but I’ll ask it as a soon to be Tesla model 3 owner. Is use of the screen whilst driving (e.g. to switch on headlights or adjust wiper speed etc) deemed to be the same thing as using a mobile phone screen whilst driving I.e. can you get a ticket from...

Which one did you go for in the end?

Is a solution to this issue to ask them not to clean the car prior to collection and clean the car ourselves? That’s what the detailer, who I’m going to get my PPF done with, recommended strongly to me.

Hi Friends, I’m in the midst of trying to figure out a location for my charger. Unfortunately my house driveway is less that ideal for locating a charger. Distance from the electric meter to the proposed locations have been too long to be covered by pod point or EO without exceptionally...

Thank you so much for such a superb summary. This has answered all my major questions. Sounds like the PPF has done a stellar job! Will definitely get the ceramic coating as well.

That is one beautiful car!

@VanillaAir_UK I’ve been told the following: “Any edge that isn’t adjacent to another panel will be wrapped, so for example where the front wing meets the front bumper will not be wrapped-but the wing area into the bonnet area will be” In your experience would this be sufficient do you think?

How much battery of the Tesla does a dash cam use and do the wires get in the way?

Thanks for all your thoughts everyone! I’m stunned by how much knowledge you have in this area. Really eye opening. The new firmware for FSD in the States is out and although (so far) it’s night time driving in relatively well lit streets, it’s looking pretty good. This is not even version 9...

Awesome advice- will check about the edges being wrapped. I believe they’re are on the Xpel official list but not sure about the edges.

This makes a lot of sense! Thank you so much @Medved_77

Hi everyone, Decided to go with one of the quotes for the PPF! Just wanted to check- the detailer has told me to tell Tesla not to wash the car or apply any coatings to the car before delivery as he says they often cause more harm than good. He wants the car as is and will do paint corrections...

Hi everyone- can I double check- do the new mic model 3s come with mud flaps that you fix yourself (regardless of type:SR+,LR etc)? No need to buy them from the Tesla store then?

I’m new to Tesla’s... so to be clear if ever leaving a Tesla with a body repair shop etc put it into valet mode, limit speed and put into chill mode. Is there anything else that should or can be done to prevent it being abused?

Wow I’m so naive for never having realised this sort of stuff happens. Thank goodness for being able to monitor Tesla’s via the app to know how it’s being treated. I really empathise with the OP and want to thank them for sharing their detailed story. Hope it all works out ok and do keep us all...

This would be cool! @VanillaAir_UK where did you hear this from?

Forgive me for my ignorance in this area but I was curious if anyone knew- does Brexit mean we will no longer be held to the archaic car regulatory policies of the EU that substantially delay the timeline to receiving FSD here? (I mean the FSD that is being beta tested in the USA at the moment...

Regarding insurance premiums yes this is true sadly however Admiral seem to be happy to cover PPF covered Teslas.

Thanks again to everyone for your thoughts and suggestion. The Tesla family is awesome!

Thank you so much all for your feedback- really useful!

Hi All, Can I share some quotes with you for a partial PPF and ceramic coating (whole car- Tesla Model 3)? I have no idea whether these are reasonable or not so would be grateful for your thoughts? Is paint correction essential before ppf- quote 2 told me this was really important? I don't know...

Moderator comment - posts merged from "Tesla Wall Charger Generation 3" Hi All, Does anyone know when the gen 3 wall charger will come to the UK and if it will be eligible for the OLEV grant being “smart”? Really stuck- not sure whether should go with the usual other home wall charger options...

H Haha Musk often promises things “by the end of year”. Such a failed metric. Should always be translated to “by the end of 2 years”. Still his giddy optimism is what keeps me excited about the future so I’ll take it.

I’m not a fan of the design. It looks bulky, trying to rip off cyber truck with the sharp edges but lots of aesthetic real estate with no purpose. The screens inside look like something off the Nintendo switch and seem too small by comparison to Tesla’s. Screens are built into the dashboard...

Are the mudflaps unique to the LR or are they provided with the SR+ as well?

My experience of dealerships in the last 2 years: couldn’t care less attitude from the sales people, enter the showroom and they all pretend to be busy, stand offish attitude. When one did try to talk to them they generally wanted to have the shortest possible conversation. Then the tension of...

This is really helpful. Every time I ask Tesla they tell me it’s not on the ship that’s just arrived but wouldn’t tell me which ship! Keep telling me arrival some time mid to late March without a specific date. This makes sense now. Who was your contact at Tesla? I keep getting fobbed off by them.

I I’m so jealous! Ordered 6.2.21, VIN allocated 7.2.21. No update from Tesla despite contacting them a few times- just expected delivery date some time late March and I’ve been told my Tesla is not on the ship that’s arrived today. So which ship is it on?!

@Mr Miserable I’ve been told my MIC Model 3 SR+ RHD should have a delivery date of mid March. I’m seeing quite a few people getting delivery dates for first week March. Is it possible that there are two ships arriving at Southampton in Feb/ March. I know Glovis Century has already arrived but...

Has anyone had a confirmation for delivery date in Southampton?

Such a great insight! Thank you for taking the time to reply in so much detail. I think what you are suggesting is spot on. Distance to SC, number of likely visits needs to be factored in etc.

@Glan gluaisne does this mean that you can charge the battery more readily to 100% without as fast a battery degradation over the years from doing so as if you were to do the same with the non LFP batteries?

This is an awesome reply! Thank you for your thoughts- makes a lot of sense.

Is this by any chance due to the new LFP battery coming from China?

@Neilda great observation! You are right no car is perfect and need to adjust expectations accordingly but still there are limits- I guess one needs to decide how many things that need to be fixed following delivery at an SC is acceptable and how many may not be.

No no just tempering my expectations. Disappointment on build quality can be a harsh pill to swallow if not mentally prepared. I have a good idea of what is acceptable and unacceptable now e.g multiple panel gaps, interior fit misalignments, chipped paint, deep scratches, condensation in...

@snowywhite thank you so much for this insight! Some of the comments they have given you sound outrageous excuses for poor build quality “we are a tech company - not a car company - so don't expect much”- just wow. Will go open minded to the fact that the car may well be in great condition but...

This is great news! Thank goodness it’s not all doom and gloom then. Thank you for sharing your positive experiences- it’s a huge relief to read something positive about the delivery experience.