Model 3 UK orders.
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FurtiveFreddy said:
No, but if they're that worried, they can stick a mirror on a pole and see if they're in place that way.
In most cases I've seen, the bolts were missing completely before the undertray became damaged.
Seriously who looks under their car?? I’ve owned 30+ cars and never looked under one..... it’s just shoddy workmanship ship and the average joe won’t have a clue if there is a hole and the impending doom of water getting into the electrics.In most cases I've seen, the bolts were missing completely before the undertray became damaged.
Gregmitchell said:
Seriously who looks under their car?? I’ve owned 30+ cars and never looked under one..... it’s just shoddy workmanship ship and the average joe won’t have a clue if there is a hole and the impending doom of water getting into the electrics.
That's the other option - wait and see if part of the undertray comes off and get it fixed by Tesla if it does.Water isn't going to get to the battery/HV as it's all sealed. These undertrays are just aero covers.
I agree it's another example of something which could have been implemented better, but it's not such a big deal as some are trying to make out and Tesla have responded by making the tray from stronger material now.
Being a car forum most of us know when something is not right with a car but I expect the majority of Tesla owners would struggle with anything but charging and driving.
Guaranteed everyday we will get a call from someone who has caused a problem by not using basic common sense, e.g can’t start their car as they ignored the Adblue countdown.
No doubt Tesla will produce a fix and things will move on.
Guaranteed everyday we will get a call from someone who has caused a problem by not using basic common sense, e.g can’t start their car as they ignored the Adblue countdown.
No doubt Tesla will produce a fix and things will move on.
I ordered a Model 3 at the weekend (fingers crossed business finance goes ok!) but it took me a while to do so after hearing lots of negative things about build issues and general quality.
What made my mind up to do this was sitting in an Audi dealer on Mon morning while waiting for my MOT.
In 90 mins, no-one came in looking at in the showroom and saw no sales persons or customers looking to buy. All were there for issues or faults with their cars and overhearing the prices for the fixes, was quite an eye opener.
What made my mind up to do this was sitting in an Audi dealer on Mon morning while waiting for my MOT.
In 90 mins, no-one came in looking at in the showroom and saw no sales persons or customers looking to buy. All were there for issues or faults with their cars and overhearing the prices for the fixes, was quite an eye opener.
gangzoom said:
For all UK owners, keep an eye on the underside trim cover for the rear motor. It appears Tesla was been cheap and designed the cover to be made from a composite material that breaks down when its wet. Which sadly here in the UK we see alot.
There is a whole discussion on this over at TMC, but if ripped it seems to expose to the main HV cable connecting the battery to the motor-orange bit. If you can see it than any road debris under the car could get to it.
Lots of electricity, wet roads, exposed cables, you get an idea how things might go wrong.
Tesla appear to be aware of the issue, but currently its not even a warranty repair - owners fault for driving on wet roads. A new part is apparently in the works, but owners told to use Gorilla tape to keep the trim in place - I don't know to laugh or cry!!
Any UK owners who experience this on their cars needs to keep pressuring Tesla, this is pretty unacceptable design flaw on a £40k+ car in 2019.
[Img]https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/attachments/img_0764-jpg.365467[/thumb]
https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/ripped-und...
Annoyingly mine too is broken but it's hanging off so I can perform some sort of repair.There is a whole discussion on this over at TMC, but if ripped it seems to expose to the main HV cable connecting the battery to the motor-orange bit. If you can see it than any road debris under the car could get to it.
Lots of electricity, wet roads, exposed cables, you get an idea how things might go wrong.
Tesla appear to be aware of the issue, but currently its not even a warranty repair - owners fault for driving on wet roads. A new part is apparently in the works, but owners told to use Gorilla tape to keep the trim in place - I don't know to laugh or cry!!
Any UK owners who experience this on their cars needs to keep pressuring Tesla, this is pretty unacceptable design flaw on a £40k+ car in 2019.
[Img]https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/attachments/img_0764-jpg.365467[/thumb]
https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/ripped-und...
Edited by gangzoom on Sunday 15th December 07:17
Annoying to say the least as its only a few weeks old.
jamoor said:
I'm ok with taping it up until someone makes a new part. Not the end of the world, it's surprising how melodramatic some people can be!
The Tesla crowd seem very "understanding" with all these "issues"; why not just acknowledge that it is pretty piss poor on a new £50 ish Grand car as did the poster that first mentioned it?TX.
Terminator X said:
jamoor said:
I'm ok with taping it up until someone makes a new part. Not the end of the world, it's surprising how melodramatic some people can be!
The Tesla crowd seem very "understanding" with all these "issues"; why not just acknowledge that it is pretty piss poor on a new £50 ish Grand car as did the poster that first mentioned it?TX.
Terminator X said:
The Tesla crowd seem very "understanding" with all these "issues"; why not just acknowledge that it is pretty piss poor on a new £50 ish Grand car as did the poster that first mentioned it?
TX.
Because we've all had experience of new cars from other manufactures with problems before and appreciate that Tesla are very new to the whole 'mass production' thing.TX.
Not saying it's acceptable by any means, just that they get cut a bit more slack at the minute and do at least appear to take feedback on board?
jamoor said:
Terminator X said:
jamoor said:
I'm ok with taping it up until someone makes a new part. Not the end of the world, it's surprising how melodramatic some people can be!
The Tesla crowd seem very "understanding" with all these "issues"; why not just acknowledge that it is pretty piss poor on a new £50 ish Grand car as did the poster that first mentioned it?TX.
Durzel said:
Whilst other cars have problems I’m not sure it’s directly comparable to having to use sticky tape on your brand new car.
Something about Blue Peter’ing it up makes it seem much worse than e.g. an engine part on an ICE car simply not working properly.
I’m pretty sure BMW had a massive recall that made their cars undriveable Something about Blue Peter’ing it up makes it seem much worse than e.g. an engine part on an ICE car simply not working properly.
Fortunately I’m smart enough to understand that not everything is perfect no matter how much it costs.
jamoor said:
Durzel said:
Whilst other cars have problems I’m not sure it’s directly comparable to having to use sticky tape on your brand new car.
Something about Blue Peter’ing it up makes it seem much worse than e.g. an engine part on an ICE car simply not working properly.
I’m pretty sure BMW had a massive recall that made their cars undriveable Something about Blue Peter’ing it up makes it seem much worse than e.g. an engine part on an ICE car simply not working properly.
Fortunately I’m smart enough to understand that not everything is perfect no matter how much it costs.
https://www.cars.com/articles/the-10-biggest-recal...
REALIST123 said:
jamoor said:
Fortunately I’m smart enough to understand that not everything is perfect no matter how much it costs.
Have a quick look at the ios 13 implementation on £1,000 phones.
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