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2 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Car
How to bag a Tesla Model 3 for less than £12,000
Reliabilty is good overall, but the Model 3 is known for some issues surrounding build quality. Early cars had large panel gaps (see Also worth knowing below) and misaligned trim, and some of the materials used inside weren't particularly durable. Anyone prospective owner concerned about the lifespan of the Model 3 can take some comfort from the fact that there are plenty of examples in the classifieds that have covered more than 100,000 miles. Battery: Degradation is unavoidable, but Tesla claims that after 200,000 miles, the battery in a Long Range car will have lost only 15% of its capacity. Specialist EV dealers like RSEV can carry out checks on the battery to ensure that it's in good order. Stop charging at 80% to boost longevity. Avoid cars that have been left standing, as long idle periods can damage the cells. Software: Over-the-air software updates can bring glitches at first. These knock out the touchscreen or stop certain functions from working properly. Make sure the car is fully up to date, and if any problems occur, try rebooting the system by holding the steering wheel buttons until the screen restarts. Charging: Make sure the charging port door opens properly via the touchscreen or app. Software glitches can stop it from opening, but there is a manual override. Charging cables can get locked in, so check that you can free it without difficulty. Again, there's a manual release in the boot. Body: Build quality on some earlier cars isn't great, so check the paintwork, panel gaps and exterior trim for any signs of wear or damage. Misaligned panels can be fixed by Tesla at an annual service. Wind noise is a bugbear, due to poor seals. An aftermarket soundproofing kit is claimed to lessen noise inside the cabin. Interior: Listen out for any squeaks or rattles from interior trim and wear on key touchpoints like the door cappings and steering wheel. Faux leather can also experience discoloration, so be sure to give potential purchases a thorough going over. An owner's view Ollie Froud: 'I've had my 2021 Long Range for six months now, and I love it! I bought it directly from Tesla, which was a great experience, and it has been faultless. I charge it mostly at home overnight, so it's about 2p a mile to run, which is nearly 10 times less than my previous car. Longer journeys are very easy and we've never had to queue for a Supercharger. It's a great all-round family car.' Also worth knowing All cars got a basic warranty of four years or 50,000 miles for manufacturing issues and cosmetic defects. Then there's a separate battery and drive unit warranty, which covers those items for eight years or 100,000 miles on the Standard Range and eight years or 120,000 miles on the Long Range and Performance. Build quality plagued early cars, so be wary of thick panel gaps and misaligned panels. It did improve over time, though. Post-2021 cars were made in China. You can tell the difference to an American-made one by the wood veneer interior trim, which runs across the dashboard and into the doors.
Motor 1
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
‘It's for Weight Reduction Ofc They Use Cheap Plastic:' Why Is the Interior of This $250K Lamborghini Crunchy to the Touch?
A Lamborghini driver criticized the brand's build quality, demonstrating creaky plastic bits in its interior. Maz (@closedbymaz) posted a clip of himself to TikTok sitting in the interior of a blue Huracán where he digs his fingers into various points of the sports car's cabin. The 'insane build test' video garnered over 3.5 million views on the popular social media platform. Furthermore, it prompted a wave of different responses from other users on the application who had varying thoughts on the materials utilized in the Huracán's construction. Maz's clip begins with him focusing on the Lamborghini's steering wheel beneath a text overlay that reads, '$250k car btw.' Next, he directs his camera lens toward the Lamborghini's infotainment system. It's here that he presses into a plastic strip surrounding the vehicle's screen. It squeaks beneath the pressure before he moves his hand down to the car's shifting buttons. The covering here beneath the 'Start | Stop' ignition toggle also groans in a similar fashion. However, it's not just this plastic that flexes beneath the pressure of his hand; the armrest does too. The TikToker then directs his efforts to the air conditioning housing. This portion of the vehicle also has considerable give and wiggle as he applies some force to it. Lamborghini Seats, Too Maz's clip then transitions to him tugging on the passenger's side seatbelt. After he pulls on it, the Huracán's belt extends, but then remains floppy, not returning to its compartment, bringing the social media user's clip to a close. In a separate clip titled 'Miami Prius Build Test,' he shows off the sounds of the Huracán's buttons. The driver engages a variety of different knobs , switches, and levers, pressing them numerous times for some ASMR-style content. If the two videos are meant as a criticism of the sports car, Maz's other videos don't seem to indicate he is displeased with the vehicle. In spite of the build quality critiques and check engine light woes, Maz uploaded another video of him driving his Huracán. An on-screen caption in the clip reads, 'love this feeling,' as he rolls down a highway with the car's top down. More Lamborghini Slander Some of Maz's content appears to echo judgments of the brand's fit and finish that others online have made. This content creator, for instance, has made a series of videos demonstrating that high prices don't always equate to durability. In one of his videos, the man shows off a yellow Lamborghini Urus . As the clip progresses, he circles the car's exterior, gripping and shaking various components until they wiggle, fold, loosen, and break off. Everything from the Urus's windows to its door panels, cup holders, and dashboard plastic covers crumbles. He even manages to extricate its air conditioning vents before throwing them to the ground. At one point in the clip, he wrenches the infotainment screen from the car's dash, highlighting an Audi sticker on its back. It's an indicator that the Urus is built on the same platform as the Audi Q8 . Other pieces of the vehicle don't fare so well, either. Its rear hatch door wiggles as he pushes and pulls it in a terse, staccato movement. The wheel well covers are easily pried off and tossed to the ground with his fingers. As are the plastic engine covers under the hood and the plastic molding bits surrounding its interior seats. Commenters React Folks who responded to Maz's video had varying opinions on the Huracán's build quality. One person quipped that this reason alone is why they didn't purchase one. 'Yeah that's why I didn't buy one,' they penned. Another replied that the car's interior isn't the reason why one purchases a Lamborghini: They're built for speed. 'You [are] not supposed to press anything besides the gas pedal,' they remarked. Others highlighted that the 'cheap' plastic in Lamborghinis is utilized as a means to keep the car's heft down. 'What you want all metal?' one questioned. Someone else echoed the aforementioned sentiment, penning, 'It's for weight reduction ofc they use cheap plastic.' 'Did you expect luxury or speed,' another replied. One viewer stated that there's a distinct difference between optimizing luxury versus acceleration and handling. 'You're paying for an engine and extreme speed, not comfort. You want comfort? Go to Rolls or an S class,' they wrote. Motor1 has reached out to Maz via TikTok comment for further information. We'll be sure to update this article if we get a response. Now Trending 'Hertz Would Never:' Man Gets Pulled Over In a Rental. Then He Reaches For the Enterprise Car's Registration 'I Was Like Bait:' Woman Drives a 'Fishbowl' Car. Then She Reveals Why You Shouldn't Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
