Tesla suspension repair: knocks, bushings and air suspension
Where Tesla suspension knocks and creaks come from, which Model 3 and Model Y parts wear first and what to do when Model S or X air suspension leaks.
Tesla battery in winter: preconditioning, charging and range
A Tesla battery in winter delivers less power and charges more slowly. How to precondition it, what the snowflake icon means and when it is a fault.
Tesla battery degradation: how much capacity a Tesla loses over time
Tesla battery degradation is slower than many expect. How much capacity a Tesla loses over the years, what speeds it up and when it is a fault.
Official Tesla service or an independent workshop: what the warranty allows
What Tesla’s warranty and EU rules say about independent servicing, what stays with Tesla during the warranty and how to choose a workshop.
Used Tesla inspection: a step-by-step pre-purchase check
Six steps to take before buying a used Tesla: registry data, warranty, alert log, battery, suspension, body and a test drive.
Tesla BMS error: what the alerts mean
A BMS alert can let you keep driving or tell you not to charge. We explain what the BMS alerts in Tesla’s owner’s manual mean and why clearing a fault code is not a repair.
Tesla battery replacement cost: replace or repair?
A new Tesla battery pack can cost tens of thousands of euros. We explain what drives the price, what the warranty covers and when a repair makes more sense than a replacement.
Tesla battery module replacement: is one module enough instead of a new pack?
Can a weak module be replaced without renewing the whole pack? When it works on Model S and Model X, and why Model 3 and Model Y are different.
Tesla battery fuse and contactors: when to replace them
If your Tesla will not drive or charge although the pack is charged, a contactor or the battery fuse may be at fault. Signs and replacement by model.
Tesla 12V battery: warning signs, alerts and replacement
Lead-acid or lithium-ion, low voltage battery alerts and symptoms, why a flat 12V battery strands a Tesla and how the battery is replaced.