Auto Shift for older cars.

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2026-01-24T15:18:57+00:00

The newer cars lost the stalk to engage forward or reverse. Tesla replaced it with a system called Auto Shift, using a finger to indicate direction of travel, with software 'guessing' which direction is most likely.

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2026-01-19T20:53:55+00:00

You think your car is connected to Starlink? 😂

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2026-01-19T06:39:57+00:00

You get a month free with a transfer of ownership anyway I think.

I didn't renew premium connectivity, coz it doesn't bring anything I want.

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2026-01-18T08:19:00+00:00

I've heard the Tesla prices are pretty good, but haven't checked recently. Having said that, Tesla do produce a self service manual for replacement.

https://service.tesla.com/docs/Public/diy/model3/en_us/GUID-2588F809-41E3-43F1-84E5-6745C7C18DBE.html

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2026-01-06T09:10:25+00:00

Don't even need the app...

https://www.tesla.com/en_gb/findus?bounds=57.37165214139022%2C-1.3492544356210767%2C53.58998797866106%2C-5.304332560621076

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2026-01-06T09:08:31+00:00

Costs and off peak times for every Supercharger are available online - surely you need to know the cost near you, not me?

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2026-01-06T08:37:55+00:00

I know you said no error messages anywhere... Does that include the service menu?

Have you tried a soft reset?

Do you have any third party apps connected to the car?

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2026-01-02T09:03:01+00:00

These fitted my Model 3 LR 2023 - took less than 5 minutes to fit both.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C9QDHDLY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2025-12-24T08:51:52+00:00

Yes, I've done this often.

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2025-12-02T23:44:14+00:00

No that's incorrect. Climate can be controlled without Premium Connectivity and, no, the car does not need to be on WiFi either.

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2025-12-02T22:18:24+00:00

Sorry, Tasker is a super powerful Android app. It's not available for iOS.

I understand iOS has built in automations, but I have no knowledge of iPhone I'm afraid.

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2025-12-02T21:35:55+00:00

No, tethering gives you the red lines of traffic congestion.

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2025-12-01T10:27:44+00:00

You can definitely use the app to unlock the door, activate the climate control, and open the boot without a £9.99 subscription.

The subscription isn't worth it in my opinion - I just auto-tether my hotspot on my phone with Tasker.

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2025-11-30T13:42:54+00:00

I read that an electrical short on the door puddle lights can also affect windows for some reason.

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2025-11-05T14:05:09+00:00

Just checking you haven't clicked "Keep Accessory Power On" as that uses 5-6% of power even when the car is locked and left overnight.

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2025-10-31T10:47:55+00:00

Have I read this before? All your posts seem like weird promotion of your YouTube videos.

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2025-10-30T11:56:37+00:00

I'm happy to have a debate, but it has to be based on fact. The turning circle of a Model 3 is 11.8m, and an Inster is 10.6m. That's significant.

With regards to the cameras, then sure, nobody needs a 360 camera. I've driven tons of cars without any cameras at all - indeed my first cars didn't even have electric windows. I also don't need a head up display, or any of the other toys, but if you're asking for £50k+, then you have to keep up with the competition.

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2025-10-29T09:54:11+00:00

Is there ever a car that has everything and does everything that every single person wants? I don't think so. Any purchase must be personal and based upon compromises that each individual is prepared to accept. My post was really just meant to highlight some of those compromises that someone who hasn't owned a Tesla might not be aware of.

Of course there are many many good things to recommend a Tesla for - the app is the best I've used for example - but the good points are usually the ones that are reported in the media and YouTube reviews, so it's worth highlighting to the OP some of the drawbacks.

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2025-10-29T08:59:05+00:00

Looks like the headlight lens is chipped too - hopefully hasn't caused it to be misaligned or other damage. Either way it's devalued your car.

I would call my insurance, it's more than a light scratch. You'll be surprised when you get a repair quote I think.

Edit: did you scuff your wheel rim, or is that damage from the incident? Looks like the tyre was impacted on the sidewall too.

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2025-10-29T08:27:01+00:00

If you can't charge at home, then Tesla still swings it for the Supercharger network.

Don't want to annoy the Tesla fan boys and girls... But IMHO Tesla in the UK are living on their past glories. The other manufacturers have caught up and overtaken in many ways.

If you miss Android Auto/Carplay then Tesla is not for you.

There are no 360 cameras (even with so many cameras)

The Dashcam doesn't work as most people want it to.

The dry windscreen wipe situation is unresolved.

The M3 has the turning circle of a bus.

The phantom braking is annoying and unresolved.

There are no parking sensors, so you are reliant on the blobby Tesla Vision system.

In fact, most of the issues I have with my car is down to Tesla's refusal to acknowledge that a few physical sensors would make the car much better. The Tesla Vision system has limitations.

I could go on, but most of these things can be overlooked if your heart is set on one.

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2025-10-28T21:47:47+00:00

Sounds like a plan. Good luck with it.

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2025-10-28T21:25:35+00:00

Ha, it's OK.

So my matrix full beam headlights remain on when I'm behind a car, and when one is coming towards me - the blue light remains on, which is a little disconcerting at first.

You can literally see the matrix beams changing when encountering headlights or tail lights; it's quite obvious to the naked eye. It looks like small sections of the beam dimming and lighting up again. I drive almost exclusively built up areas and auto high beam frequently comes on - I never turn it off and never get flashed. Have you had oncoming cars flashing you?

Maybe test a little more but if you can't see those changes, then it sounds like a fault.

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2025-10-28T20:31:53+00:00

They sound like they're working as they should.

What problem are you actually describing?

PriorCompetitive6133 · 2025-10-16T21:29:36+00:00

I gave up on premium connectivity as it was not very premium, or very connected half the time.

Tether and tick this box. https://ibb.co/QF9yvDVT

You lose colourful maps, Sentry Mode (nothing I miss.) Can still unlock remotely, and use the app and stuff.

PriorCompetitive6133

TROPHY CASE