Guides - Tesla Owners UK (Page 5)

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My 12V battery is empty or my car is completely dead as I stupidly forgot to plug it in when it was very low and left it for too long what do I do guide

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

I’m a new Tesla reservation holder and I’ve seen some negative posts should I be worried? Should I cancel my order?

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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Winter Tyre choice

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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Can you repair acoustic Tesla tyres? Short Answer: Yes – Long answer in the post + guide on how to do it

The short answer is yes, you just cut the foam section out around the hole, fill the hole like normal and then reapply the foam with suitable glue, more details can be found on: ContiSilent Repair Guide (works on Michelin as well) What do the insides of the tyres look

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Rainwater Capture for Car Washing

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND NOTES. RATIONAL The availability of De-Ionisation Water Filter Systems has done much to make car washing easier by removing the need to dry the car once washing is completed. The removal of all dissolved solids in the final rinse water ensures that there are no unsightly residues

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Model S Doorhandle Colour Changes + Dechrome Examples

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Tesla Service Schedule

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Tesla Paint codes (Wheels / Workshops / Stores / Brand)

Wheels * Sonic Carbon (Grey 21″ wheels) – Code: NEU-106E and PPG:934723 * Silver slipstream alloy colour name is “Sonic Silver”, associated with colour codes NEU-107E / BU0738 / 934722 (Ditzler/PPG) * Onyx Black (sometimes known as ‘Matt Black’) * Gunpowder 20” Uberturbine Car Bodywork Paint (for a touch up stick etc) You’re normally

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Wrapping the dash, center console, and yacht floor of a Tesla Model S

IMPORTANT: Remember modifying your vehicle may invalidate part of its warranty so be careful and check with Tesla if you’re unsure, also any modifications will most likely need to be OK’d with your car insurance company. NOTE: To the best of our knowledge, these guides are correct and

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I want to tour the Tesla Factory, Assembly Line, Gigafactory, Hawthorne Studio, Service Centre and/or SpaceX facilities how do I get an invite?

I want to tour the Tesla Factory, Assembly Line, Gigafactory, Hawthorne Studio, Service Centre and/or SpaceX facilities how do I get an invite? Tesla opens up selected locations for guided tours for all owners, here are the details for all the locations: * Fremont, California * Tilburg, Netherlands * Gigafactory 1, Nevada

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All the best Tesla Factory videos in one place

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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