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Should I get breakdown cover for my Tesla? What cover does Tesla provide?
Although Electric Vehicles are regarded to be more reliable compared with ICE vehicles sometimes the inevitable happens and we need help, Tesla covers your car for any warranty issues and for tyre punctures if you’re within 50 miles of a service centre but they don’t cover you for
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How many reversing lights does a Tesla have?
UK: 1 reverse light (because the other is used as a fog light) USA: 2 reverse lights
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100 things you never knew about your Tesla (Model S & X edition)
1. There is a ‘kidnap button’ in both the frunk and boot in case you accidentally lock yourself in…..or deliberately lock a small child in there. 2. Emergency rear doors release pulls are located in front of the rear seat cushion on both sides (Model S) so you can
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How to reduce battery drain (aka vampire drain) when you leave your Tesla parked up (Phantom Drain)
In an ideal situation, you should leave your car plugged in if you plan to leave it for extended periods of time (e.g. more than a few days), however, that isn’t always possible so this page will help you reduce your risk of running out. WARNING: Discharging the
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Everything you learn as a new Tesla owner in winter
Regen is often restricted when starting the car from cold (you will see dashed lines like below) Solution: The car will give you more regen the warmer it is, after 10-15 minutes of driving it will be back to normal. How to avoid: If it’s important, plan your charge
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How to Properly Jack Up a Tesla Model S, X or 3, so you don’t damage the ~£30,000+ battery
How to Properly Jack Up a Tesla Model S, X or 3, so you don’t damage the ~£30,000+ battery Any competent garage will be able to lift a Tesla just like any other car, the only precaution a garage needs to make is to ensure the jack pads
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Which insurance company should I get a quote from? What about GAP insurance?
Updated Feb 2025 Insuring a Tesla really isn’t any different from insuring any other car—and like every car, insurance prices continue to rise. For some of our members, the price rises have been quite significant (and stressful). We have therefore assembled this set of guidance to help where
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Tesla Car Mats Explained + the alternatives
You get a set of Tesla-branded standard fabric mats with all cars. What about Tesla all weather mats? The online store sells SOME of these, often more are available if you speak directly with Tesla Parts at your local service centre. * Model S * Model X * Model 3 These are not
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Charging Terminology
Article adapted from http://teslapedia.org/model-s/tesla-driver/charging-terminology/ There’s a number of terms that you need to be familiar with in order to understand your charging options. This article gives more detailed, technical descriptions than those in ‘Charging Basics’. kWh (“kilowatt-hours”) A kWh is a unit of energy.
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In car screen tricks + recommended web pages
The links on this website are all external and not run by Tesla Owners UK, proceed at your own risk. We’re not responsible for their content. These are not the same as the official Tesla Easter Eggs, visit the following links on the car browser: * Back to the future
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Getting full performance out of a Tesla P Model & how to use launch mode
Tesla P85, P85D, P85DL, P90D, P90DL, P100DL, Long Range Performance vehicles are the peak performance Models from Tesla, I’ve owned 3 of these vehicles and have raced all 3 of them at drag strips and other events around the UK, here is what I’ve learnt and the steps
