Tesla Model 3 - V4.0

After the Spring update on my Juniper Premium Y (Presume the same on Highland Premium 3) the rear screen now has navigation info such as arrival time and a map. Might be of help to those "Are we there yet".🙂

Also the Blind spot warning now shows up on the Accent lights in Red.

Nice updates, among others imo.

Can check here either https://tesla-status.mrproper.dev/

Edit - For the VIN

Did you take a 2026 model for test drive? You are aware there is a lot stripped out on 2026 standard than what was in standard highland model?

Like no rear screen amongst others. Does anybody know if I installed an aftermarket rear screen would it void warranty? If I removed before taking to Tesla for any issues would they know I had being using an aftermarket rear screen?

Had a closer look and found what looked like a tiny impact point hidden underneath the base wiper arm. Difficult to understand how a chip/ stone could have impacted the screen hard enough in that location to cause damage.

Presumably insurance covers any windscreen damage irrespective of cause? Do they ever inspect damage? Don’t fancy having to shell out for a replacement at this point!

Thanks. I have no claim bonus protection so probably OK on that front, although I thought windscreen replacement did not effect the NCB on my policy. In any case I’d better contact my insurance and get the ball rolling in case there’s any delay sourcing a replacement

I would assume windscreen replacement would not affect insurance but be careful of the wording. I was told I could have 2 claims within 3 years without my no claims bonus being affected. However, my insurance did go up because after I claimed for damaging a door on a garage car given to me on loan. It was a Renault Clio that was brand new at the time in 2023.

It was a small dent and a scratch but garage milked it and said a replacement door was needed

Any views on whether this can be driven (I’ve a 120km journey this evening) or is the crack likely to spread across full screen?

Probably too late but hopefully your back ok. If not take it handy.

The windscreen & glass roof are critical structural element. As a result, they are designed such that they have quite large internal stresses to manages external forces. Thats why a small amount of damage can result in such a large crack even if the car hasnt moved - a bit of sun today would have increased the temp and resulting in a stress crack.

If that crack was on the passengers side, then you should defo limit driving.
This is the warning from Tesla's manual

When deployed, the front passenger airbag relies on the passenger side of the windshield to properly position the airbag to protect the passenger. Because windshield repair may affect the positioning of an airbag during deployment, repairs are not allowed in this area.

Yeah, I took it for a drive. Once as passenger and another time as a driver, very enjoyable experience both times.

I'm aware of whats stripped out. No need for a screen in the back, not many passengers. We have a kid but a permanent screen in there would cause mayhem with wanting to watch stuff so I don't mind that being gone at all.

Same with heated rear seats, no need for those whatsoever. The premium interior/leather would have been nice to have but the fabric/leather combo on the new rwd is actually quite nice.

Compared to the standard Y, the Model 3 retains an awful lot compared. The price difference compared to the LR RWD is 9k+ euro which the changes dont justify for me.

Could probably get GPT to list out mods that void warranty btw.

Yeah, very comfortable when test driving. No need for the cooling that was taken out either, I presume much more relevant in hotter climates.

Leather/Fabric is similar to my Cupra which tbh, I took no notice of it being partial leather/fabric the last 3 years that I've I had it.

I love the cooling seats in my new Y, only used in the last week or so but now I leave on lowest setting with the good weather. Suits me as I don't use aircon much unless temp gets hotter.

I find the Y generally doesn't get as hot inside as my previous 2022 Model 3, probably due to the darker headlining, tints and better UV protected glass roof.

It came with carpet floor mats, triangle, FM radio, alloy wheels and mirrors that fold electrically. And charging cable.

So different spec to either USA or even Euro.

It does not have double glazing anywhere. Or granny charger.

Still fairly quiet tbh.

Ireland &UK spec for model 3 rwd/standard is the same. Different from rest of Europe.

The alloy wheels are the big one, compared to the steelies with saucepan-lid hubcap! That rest of world gets. The electric folding mirrors, I dunno. Maybe would have preferred double glazing in front like USA.

Its weird how they can change the spec in each market, but with alloys , FM radio, and mirrors I think this market has the sweet spot for price.

And HW4.

I recently asked for a trade in quote from Tesla on my 2025 M3, RWD and they said €32,000 + €2,000 trade in bonus offer so €34,000. Now that just the offer over the phone and the final offer can go up and down.

I paid €38.5k new, minus the referral at the time. So €38k in January 2025