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Natively built-into the Tesla app on iPhone is the ability to use voice recognition to control your Tesla or to hear the current status of your car. Sadly Android doesn’t have this functionality built in natively, although there are other solutions for this but they’re far from
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For continued updates on this issue please read this Similar to door handles problems with Tesla Model S, a new wave of concern has grown over the MCU and its eMMC chips failing prematurely. This currently only affects vehicles which have an MCU1 (i.e. cars older than March 2018)
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This page is split into 11 sections: 1. All warranty documents for all cars built from 2014 to today 2. All Vehicle Purchase Agreements 2017 onwards 3. Roadside / Extended Warranty Documents 4. Email addresses, phone numbers & managers names for service centres 5. What protection do owners have under UK
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Ever since V10 arrived, many have been excitingly anticipating what new features they’re getting and whilst we’ve written about the differences between MCU1 and MCU2, it seems many are confused and often left frustrated that certain features aren’t arriving on their cars when other similar spec’d
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MCU stands for Media Control Unit, it’s the main computer in Tesla Model S and X vehicles and includes the touchscreen, processors (brain), RAM (short term memory), non-volatile memory (longterm memory), the audio subsystem, 5 amplifiers, WiFi, Cellular, Bluetooth, GPS, the Ethernet bridge, multiple CAN bus communications, the
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Ministry of Transport (MOT) Testing The MOT (Ministry of Transport) test is an annual test of vehicle safety, roadworthiness, and exhaust emissions required in Great Britain for most vehicles over three years old. Tesla vehicles should be taken to a third-party test centre to have their test evaluation and
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The Mobile Connector, previously known as the Universal Mobile Connector (UMC) is a backup cable that all Tesla drivers should carry with them at all times in their car, it allows you to plug into any domestic socket as well as more industrial or campsite style power, as well as
Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt (FUD)
Answers within this article have been put together by members of our community [primarily from this post], of course, you could argue we’re biased in our responses, however, we’ve linked to as many external sources as possible and do encourage everyone to do their own research as well.
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1) If the car is clearly unsafe then follow these emergencies guides &/or ring 999: This link takes you to the most up to date and full list of Emergency Responder Manuals * Model S Emergency Responder Manual 2016 + Dual Motor 2015 + 2014 + 2012/13 * Model 3 Emergency Responder Manual
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If your car is dead to the world and you’ve tried to connect via the app and enter via the key then it’s important to first try this method (to ensure it’s not just your key playing up). The manual is pretty clear and the car gives
Things to do for new owners
No. That said before you take delivery of your car consider reading our ‘New Car Collection Checklist‘ and remember afterwards if there is anything you’ve spotted on the car that isn’t quite perfect to log a service request within your Tesla app for Tesla to put it right,
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The question of tyres optimised or capable for winter arises every autumn/winter. There are very strong opinions expressed in the group. Sometimes people take a strong stance based on their own circumstances and preferences, and this can clash with the stance of others. In some cases both parties are
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