Tesla Talk 2

Likewise comrade. I'm glad we found agreement in the end.

https://www.tesla.com/en_IE/ms/order/5YJSB7E23JF251877?titleStatus=used

Good price? Obviously a bit of a risk but at least you’d have a year warranty to find problems with it.

May be worth asking in the dedicated Model S thread (link here).

Curious what's behind the "obviously a bit of a risk" thinking?

Facelift Model Ss are aging better than any Tesla.

I think Irish people should be trying to boycott as much stuff directly produced in China as possible, because BYD certainly won’t be the only beneficiary of the Chinese governments oppressive regime (although it’s arguably worse with BYD because they directly receive huge subsidies from the Chinese government).

The sad reality is though that the vast majority of cars in general have significant amounts of components sourced from China - including Teslas.

Whenever I read a story about Metrolink or the Children’s Hospital or whatever Irish infrastructure - there’s always some clown who comments “the Chinese could do it in 5 weeks”. Displaying zero understanding of why that is the case.

My recent slow puncture has me worrying about what happens when I get a flat. This is my first car without a spare wheel.

Is the repair kit worth getting?

https://shop.tesla.com/en_ie/product/air-compressor-_-tire-repair-kit

I think this is supposed to allow you to get to a tyre garage. But nobody had my tyre in stock (MY Juniper continental), so now I'm thinking of getting a spare tyre as a backup.

So it would be tyre sealant to get me home, grab tyre, get to tyre garage. Assuming it happens locally.

I've also read that road side assistance will give you a temporary wheel while you get your new tyre sorted. Is this true? This would give me time to order one instead of keeping a spare in storage.

How is roadside assistance for punctures? I've also read they just tow you to a garage, so same as using insurance roadside assist.

Luckily in the end it was repairable, but it just has me wondering what if.

I've read that Tesla Roadside assistance will send someone out with a spare wheel and swap it for you. Letting you get sorted and give the spare wheel back when you're done.

Sounds good, but also sounds like bollox.

I've also read there is no "Tesla" roadside assistance. They just use the same tow companies as all the other roadside assist.

That spare tyre is tempting.

Edit: I just found the t&c's. They'll send someone out to plug the puncture (not give you a spare wheel) if you are within 80km of a service centre. Otherwise they can help you get a tow at your own cost.

So basically, no help outside of 80km. Otherwise arranging a tow via your insurance company is best.

Jesus. That space saver wheel is very tempting, especially as it costs the same as keeping a spare tyre in storage.

All I will say on the MY spacesaver kit is that annoyingly it doesn't fit in the lower compartment of the boot. You have to modify the compartment dimensions to get it in. Other than that, it's a no-brainer I think.

Same. I have a full size spare wheel, but only for the Tesla Model S. Not for the other cars. Never bring it with me though.

Yeah you recommended the plugs to me earlier in the thread. I've a set of those in the car now, thanks. It's for incidents that can't be repaired.

I think I'll get the slime stuff too in case there's a hole I can't find.

I think a spare wheel at home is a good option. Get a lift, pick up the wheel and back to the car. I'll probably go for a full size if I'm not carrying it in the car.

We're a one car family, living rurally. Being stuck without a car is a complete disaster.

Also, sods law says if I buy all this gear a puncture will never happen 😄