Need advice: Another software-related recall — are cars getting too centralized?
This newest recall looks like another case where a software/electronics fault affects a basic driving function. I like modern features, but it does make me won…
This newest recall looks like another case where a software/electronics fault affects a basic driving function. I like modern features, but it does make me won…
2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range, about 30,000 miles. Price cuts and incentives are good for new buyers but can hit recent owners resale hard. How much do you con…
Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switc…
2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range, about 37,000 miles. Dealer gave me an order/reference number but the status has been unchanged for weeks. For people who have or…
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, about 52,500 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only c…
I can charge at work sometimes but not at home. For people living in apartments, what combination of public charging, workplace charging and occasional fast ch…
The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still likely to be useful stored or pending data…
The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still likely to be useful stored or pending data…
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, about 23,000 miles. Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car so…
Dash range changes with temperature and driving, so I'm looking for a better way to judge battery health. What data do you trust—usable kWh, charging energy, s…
Low-voltage battery warning appeared and I have a trip coming up. Main pack is fine. I don't want to get stranded over the small battery—what would you conside…
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, about 78,000 miles. Most of my driving is short trips with a lot of idling, but the factory interval is pretty long. I'd rather…
I saw a recall announcement that includes my model year, but my VIN currently shows no open recall. Is that usually because only a subset is affected, or can V…
A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way to separate confirmed affected populations, pen…
Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance?
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, about 10,500 miles. Inspection found several real maintenance items but nothing catastrophic. I still like the car. Do you treat…
Paint looked perfect after correction, but after a few outdoor washes I can see water spotting again under certain light. I'm trying to improve the process rat…
On comparable road trips the charge rate now starts tapering sooner. I am trying to separate charger sharing, battery temperature, software changes and actual…
2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range, about 49,000 miles. I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is…
2021 Tesla Model S Long Range, about 66,500 miles. The car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and runs…