Great vid, pal. The bush fitted is £110+vat per side, for the next time you need it 🤟

@chargeheadsuk

19 күн бұрын

Thanks for highlighting. Need to work out what bushes i might need now. Got some goodies to fit as well 😉

Super video Tim! I'm a driving instructor using my 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range as a tuition car. Plus the good fortune of being based just 5 minute's drive from Cleevely EV. Shout out to Matt Cleevely. And James Coates (James & Kate on KZread), Cleevely Mobile Service. Learner drivers' parents frequently ask me "what is the car really like?" After all, their kids must be exaggerating, right? So, I feel obliged to warn them not to sit in the driver's seat and try it out... sure enough, they want one! No advertising needed. This is a product that sells itself.

@chargeheadsuk

10 күн бұрын

Thanks 🙏, i took my friend out in mine recently who's a driving instructor. A no brainer for a learner car an EV IMO 👍

@0barrington0

Күн бұрын

Can I just ask, isn’t a Tesla very different to drive than a cheap car that a first time driver would be able to afford ? One pedal driving and all of the automated safety features etc. wouldn’t it benefit a first time driver to learn in an older car with less features so when they end up in a Peugeot 206 or a clapped out fiesta they know how to drive it and aren’t surprised when they start rolling backwards on an incline at a junction ?

@B0BHW

17 сағат бұрын

@@0barrington0 Yes, you're correct. The Tesla is very different to drive than a cheap car with an internal combustion engine and manual transmission. When I commenced teaching learner drivers in the Tesla three years ago, I offered a specific lesson to 'convert' to driving an automatic ICE. Without exception this proved to be unnecessary as they quickly adapt using the brake pedal to control their ICE car 'running on' when they lift off the gas and requirement to use the brake pedal to maintain 'snail's pace' speed and hold the vehicle in position when parking. The main complaint I hear is that their parent's car in which they're practising is noisy, it's 'clunky', takes 'forever' to accelerate, doesn't stop properly without lots of braking and they have to select Park and apply Handbrake when waiting at traffic lights. As for "when they start rolling backwards on an incline at a junction"... automatic petrol and diesel cars don't do this either. Apologies, I'm not trying to be patronising, but to be clear, learner drivers taking lessons in an electric car are applying for an Automatic Full Driving Licence. They won't be driving manual transmission unless they take another driving test to do so. When I first tried an electric car back in 2015, after 45 years of driving manual and automatic transmission ICE cars... I couldn't believe my luck!

I drive a 2022 MY LR and it needed two rear knuckles And two front outer front bearings replaced at 39,000 miles. I’m happy happy it was done under warranty, but a little disappointed that a £56k car needs that work done at 40k miles. I’ll probably go back to a Model 3 as it’s a nicer drive. HEVRA garages and Cleeverly are doing sterling work at realistic prices. Great videos!

@chargeheadsuk

20 күн бұрын

Yes Hevra and Cleevely is where to go for most EV maintenance 💯. Thanks for your comment 😉

Great video after 3 years with my fantastic Kia E Niro 4+, I have now got a Tesla Model 3. Great to hear that maintenance has been cheap for your last 45,000 miles. Fuel savings alone are incredible, around £3.30 for 200 miles is an amazing thing when you can charge at home on a cheap rate of 7.5pence. I have just found your channel and now subscribed!

@chargeheadsuk

17 күн бұрын

Thanks for your comment and subscribing 👍👍

Great Video Tim, I've had my M3P for almost 5 yrs now (one of the first to collect in the UK) and it's been fantastic! By far the best car I've owned and like you I plan to run it for as long as possible. Still feels and drives like new too. Taking advantage of Octopus Go/Intelligent and most charging being at home, over the last 5 yrs it's averaged out at about 2-3p a mile - which is just incredible for a car that does 0-60 in 3s!

@chargeheadsuk

13 күн бұрын

Amazing, great to hear stories like this 💯⚡️🙏

@DaleSteel

11 күн бұрын

Was it... electrifying

@B0BHW

10 күн бұрын

Looks like I collected my 2019 M3LR at the same time as yours. I'm a driving instructor using it as a learner driver tuition car. The car still excites me every day and it goes without saying that learners can't believe their luck - especially those that have repeatedly failed tests before in manual transmission ICEs or been shouted at by their driving instructors for stalling at traffic lights, hill starts, moving off from roadside etc. As for Octopus charging overnight at home for only 7.5p per kWh... extraordinary! 7.5p divided by 4 = 1.9p per mile!!

@DaleSteel

10 күн бұрын

@@B0BHW what range? I'm considering a used one

@B0BHW

10 күн бұрын

@@DaleSteel I charge my 5 year old Tesla to 80% every night and the car tends to read 250 to 255 miles in the rare event I change the battery icon to miles instead of %age. In my case, more than enough range to carry out 3 or 4 two hour driving lessons a day. However, I never tend to bother with mileage range and leave the battery icon on %age. Overnight charging means the 'tank' is always full every morning. What's more, the superchargers on the Tesla Supercharging network are fast, reliable and completely trouble free to use. Buy a Tesla Model 3 or Y, especially the Long Range or Performance models and I doubt you'll ever think about 'range'. Totally awesome vehicles. My only regret is driving ICEs for so many years and worse... teaching learners to drive them!

Nice one Tim! Great info to know! Keep them coming 👍🏻

@chargeheadsuk

20 күн бұрын

💯 will do Marcus 😉

Fantastic video mate, wonderful honest British content 🎉 I’m so keen to own a Tesla……. I watch with much interest 👍🏼

My model 3 dual motor almost has 100k miles and main thing I had to replace was control arms, I replaced all of them in front, about $500 DIY. Not bad besides tires for 100k miles, almost looks new inside. I agree model 3 in today market is the best car for the money. My BMW’s were much more expensive to maintain. Batteries on model 3 long range made to last 500k miles, some already have almost 400k on model 3 LR. My model 3 saves me $300 a month in fuel cost compare to my bmw 335i, it’s $6 a gallon here.

@chargeheadsuk

11 күн бұрын

I hope Rustee lasts, just about to add some nice bits to her

The thing about charging to 80% and range (and then detractors say "see you car cant do more than say 220 miles) is that the 80% "rule" is for general use, every day (or week or whatever) charging. If you are going on a long trip theres absolutely no reason not to charge to 100% on the day of the trip especially if that might mean you dont need to stop at all. You just shouldnt charge to 100% then leave for days. ETA subbed

@chargeheadsuk

19 күн бұрын

Absolutely, i charged to 95% Tuesday as I knew i was going further, just not every time I charge 🤷‍♂️

@usefulrandom1855

15 күн бұрын

@@chargeheadsuk Taking mine to Germany for the Euros, will be leaving for the first time with 100% for that one haha!

@chargeheadsuk

15 күн бұрын

@@usefulrandom1855 lol don't blame you, juat try to slow it down so you leave straight away or close to once it gets there😉

Nice work Tim. Some great advice and let us know what you find with the oil change on the drive unit 👍

@chargeheadsuk

20 күн бұрын

I have a new focus right now, fitting Ingenext Boost 50, Unplugged performance coilovers, M3P calipers and discs and a partridge rear spoiler 🦃⚡️😉

@richardhc76

19 күн бұрын

Ooh nice want to hear more on this 👍

Nice work mate I've got Mg4-ev-xpower and i love it £4 for 200 miles beat that ice cars

@chargeheadsuk

12 күн бұрын

They are really fast. Had a play in one recently. Brakes sre interesting 😉

@MarkSmith-wc1ek

12 күн бұрын

I have found brakes to be ok it is quick and a lot nicer drive than I was expecting got it on a 2 year lease £320 a month 😃

@chargeheadsuk

11 күн бұрын

@@MarkSmith-wc1ek bargain 💯

My local Hevra garage closed down 😂 apart from keeping mine standard I'm gonna have to get those wheel caps

@chargeheadsuk

13 күн бұрын

💪

Hi Tim is that the same car. That you took four of us the Prodigy gig in Birmingham.? If so that thing's a rocket ship 😊. I was well impressed with the performance and I think they look great and the inside looked quality 👌

@chargeheadsuk

19 күн бұрын

Lol yes mate, wow, that was a while ago. That night was epic! And hot AF 🥵🥵🥵

@user-qd1ip9nu7b

19 күн бұрын

It was a wicked night, there were people passing out at the bar.

@user-qd1ip9nu7b

19 күн бұрын

Like the spiter on the front dude. Looks trick 👌

Absolutely agree , I’ve owned everything from bmw , Mercedes,Volvo ,Kia,Toyota and the only car that was as reliable was the Volvo! Maybe have a bash with a polestar 😊😊😊

@chargeheadsuk

19 күн бұрын

The Polestar is nice, i like the quality. But I'll be stixking to Tesla for now, well until Wedgee is road worthy.

@DaleSteel

11 күн бұрын

A polestar isn't a volvo

New to your channel and thanks for making such a good video. I will be going electric with my next car but can't decide between a Tesla model 3 or Jaguar I Pace.

@chargeheadsuk

20 күн бұрын

From my experience on reliability, efficiency, charging speed, tech etc the Tesla wins every time. I have q7 years main dealer experience and 8 years buying cars which include Tesla and Jaguar ipaces. 😉

@leedsleedsleeds1747

20 күн бұрын

@@chargeheadsuk Thanks for the feedback

@Mexy7777

19 күн бұрын

Ipace beats the 3 all day long in terms of build quality. I’ve driven both. Getting my ipace delivery tomorrow. I love the tech on Tesla though.

@leedsleedsleeds1747

19 күн бұрын

@@Mexy7777 I prefer the I Pace and think it's the better car but the 3 is the better EV

@tonyrobinson362

16 күн бұрын

More mileage in the Tesla.

Nice video. Wondering what versions come with LFP battery? I assume they are in standard range but which year onwards?

@chargeheadsuk

5 күн бұрын

2021 😉

My model 3 Performance at 5 years old, 61k miles and just got stung with my first major service bill of £4k as the steering rack needs replacing due to corrosion and thermal damage in the terminals. But other than that it’s been absolutely superb. Though I’m going to upgrade for sure. Great video, appreciate the insights. 👌

Another great video Tim, keep the Tesla content coming, I'm leaning heavily in that direction 😉

@chargeheadsuk

20 күн бұрын

Good to hear, that video ou me tioned before, won't be long

Any way to improve the ride quality in the uk? Coil overs, bilstine or KW dampers maybe?

@chargeheadsuk

19 күн бұрын

Mountain Pass Performance do comfort coilovers. Based on KW so great quality. 😉

Love the rims. Imo M3 look awesome slammed on air. And with those rims!!! Do it! 😂

@chargeheadsuk

19 күн бұрын

It would look sick, however i habe come across some coilovers at a deal i couldnt refuse. Might consider though if a company offers them 😉

Interested in the replacement tyres (part worn) you mentioned can you provide a link?

@chargeheadsuk

13 күн бұрын

Just ebay 😉

@ToxCcc

11 күн бұрын

@@chargeheadsuk Do you go for part worn but make sure they are premium brand and all 4 are the same?

@chargeheadsuk

11 күн бұрын

@@ToxCcc yep

I wonder how much change lowering springs give? Suspension is too hard for my liking and local council roads. Anyone tried koni active special or other brands?

@chargeheadsuk

17 күн бұрын

Mountain pass performance comfort coilovers are best.

Thanks for this, as a M3 owner I'm keen to know where the weakness are to keep an eye on them and head them off at the pass as I'd like to keep it as long as possible. Fitted the factory mud flaps and ppf to protect the front sills, but understand dirt can still get trapped there. They do wear quite well, even comparing the common bits to ICE cars

@mattx4253

19 күн бұрын

lol I’ve never had to do any of these repairs at such low miles. The suspension is clearly shit and the paint isn’t great either. Rusting suspension? That’s not good at all

@Knott1701

19 күн бұрын

@@mattx4253 Odd, obliviously not a UK driver, I've had to replace major suspension components repeatedly at lower mileage on both my prior Jag s-type (sold at 96K miles, guess what it failed it's MOT on after i sold it :-) ) and my wife's clio (under 80K miles) My wife's car also had a bad rear quarter respray. My M3 paint's been fine, although i went for black as knew the white paint would be hard to color match if a respray was needed

@mattx4253

19 күн бұрын

@@Knott1701 ive done 300k in the UK as somoene who lives here. i have never ever once replaced suspension on my BMW and ive done 80k miles on some since 2007.

@chargeheadsuk

18 күн бұрын

Glad to help

@DaleSteel

11 күн бұрын

I've got an M3... a real BMW M3

I’m getting a 22 M3 LR but was considering a 23 LR RWD, dyou think it’s wiser to go for the AWD?

@chargeheadsuk

17 күн бұрын

If you car about performance and 4wd get a LR. If you want longevity the LFP battery will last longer 😉

@wakeywarrior

9 күн бұрын

The RWD is the best bang for the buck. I wouldn’t worry about the AWD vs RWD issue, I’ve had both and can’t really tell any difference in that respect.

Great video, how much do you think you could sell it for today?

@chargeheadsuk

19 күн бұрын

£15k ish as it has full self drive on it. Its not for sale though

@brianiswrong

13 күн бұрын

How much of the self driving is it allowed to do by uk law? My understanding is (happy to be wrong) lots of the cars self drive abilities are turned off by uk law even if fitted by the factory.

@danpaul4975

13 күн бұрын

​@@brianiswrongyou're correct. While it's a bit of a bonus buying one that might already have it paid for by a previous owner, it's just not worth it in the UK even at £6800, it's continued to increase in America because it's more useable but I actually don't think the UK will allow it's full capability for a very long while. I believe even the summon feature is also limited to the point of pointlessness!!

Where can i buy those hubcaps?

@chargeheadsuk

19 күн бұрын

EVquip 😉⚡️💯

Interesting to see how little maintenance is required. I am kind of surprised by the regular remarks people have made for years about calling 100k high mileage. I drive an ex taxi E class 65 plate, it's done 226k, in the last 3 years, I've changed the steering wheel clock spring £80 and an exhaust sensor £35, other than that just tyres, part work, 5-6mm £30 each and mot. I can see this atittude has changed recently which the cost of second hand cars going up significantly. Lots of people holding onto their cars for longer

@chargeheadsuk

19 күн бұрын

Thats a great innings, what are you hopping it will do? How often do you change the oil every 10 or 20k?

@affieuk

19 күн бұрын

@@chargeheadsuk Honestly I'm not bothered so far, must have done about 15k by now. Sadly, my driving has cut down quite a bit. I think I'll change the oil, thanks for the reminder 😁

Hi thinking of buying a Tesla Model 3 Long Range as my 1st EV. Could of Questions how much is a home charger to get fitted? I Drive Roughly 450 miles per month is worth me getting a EV?

@chargeheadsuk

10 күн бұрын

There are deals on home chargers I saw one for 750 from memory, however it all depends on your house electrics. If you have a night tariff like the Eon drive at 9.5p per Kwh or similar your "fuel" costs will be £14 a month 😉

@scottfraser854

10 күн бұрын

@chargeheadsuk I'm with octopus I know they have octopus go!

i charge to 60% charge daily with my new highland if i am not going on a road trip which rarely happens.

@chargeheadsuk

10 күн бұрын

How are you finding the highland? Is ir LR or SR?

If I could get a range of 450 to 500 I'd have a electric car. They are great IF you charge at home. If not too expensive.

@chargeheadsuk

11 күн бұрын

Very few people need that kind of range

@Sedge86

Күн бұрын

After 20,000kms in my M3 long rangez my average of 152wh/km gives an average range of 480kms. So you can already get that range? Aure drive it hard and itll be worse, hypermile and itll be better...

I wouldn't have one given

So my take on this is the only thing you save on on a high millage ev as in servicing is cam belts and water pump from ice everything else is the same with bushes, but with a well serviced ice car you wont have the range question, if you fill a 2 year old car and a 7 year well serviced car the tank range will be not far off, but with an ev it would depend on how a previous owner has treated and charged the battery and I know 2 people that have 125k and 140k teslas that have had to have new or recon batteries that's out of warranty and have a bill for over 11k, I think more needs to be said about actual state of battery and and more realistic battery life left when joe blogs buys a used high miller ev because some poor sap will be the one that has to replace the battery and then they become uneconomical.

@chargeheadsuk

19 күн бұрын

What model's are you friends Tesla's the X or S? I have done battery degradation tests a fews vids ago and will do more as time goes on.

@ricardo-iw9sq

19 күн бұрын

@@chargeheadsuk both Ss, the one guy one has free charging for life and tesla said before he brought it it was going to be good for a minimum of 200k miles, as its out of warranty he's got to fork out £11500 for a recon battery, they wouldn't even take it in px, he said its the worst financial decision he's made so unless he puts another battery in its worth a few hundred pounds as he can only drive it less than 30 miles. He was so happy to get it because he drives all over the UK and goes to France and Spain a lot and said it's not going to cost me anything to drive. I know another guy who works round the corner from me and has a porsche taycan and has been back to dealer with charging faults and heater problems, his secretary has an id4 that's got serious gremlins, if I had to choose an ev the it would be between a model Y or the new enyak 85 but all I here is problems people have, so for now I'll stick with me volvo which is a shame as in theroy an ev sounds good ish.

@chargeheadsuk

19 күн бұрын

@@ricardo-iw9sq there are companies that repair Model S batteries so wouod cost less than 11k. Itll be interesting to see the longevity of the Tesla model 3 and Y battery as I've not of any failing outside warranty yet (120k)

@suncitybooksgeraldton335

14 күн бұрын

@@ricardo-iw9sq I have an 11 year old Leaf that has 50-60 km range and had 175 km when new the Tesla should do way better with a well thermally managed battery the Leaf has nothing.

Great video. My Kia E Niro has done the same mileage and still going strong! You need to charge to 100% every so often to keep the battery healthy. I do that at least once every 6 weeks

@chargeheadsuk

8 күн бұрын

How much servicing have you done on it?

@simonpaine2347

7 күн бұрын

I would also recommend charging at a low amperage, because there's lots of evidence that the faster the charging, the faster the degradation happens. Enjoyed the video. A real natural presentation without loads of bad jumpy edits!

So you’ve lost like £15K in two years on an already used car? Ouch 😂

@chargeheadsuk

10 күн бұрын

I did make over £10k on a day old Skoda Enyaq. So I'm alright, its other people that bought during the Car market bubble, unless they went PCP of course, as they get to hand it back 🤷‍♂️

cost of ownership starts @6:49

@chargeheadsuk

6 күн бұрын

Thanks for highlighting for people

Personally I’ll stick with a ice or hybrid. Mainly due to needing decent true 4x4 capability and being in a remote area in the uk, are power network has drop outs especially in winter to the dismay of EV drivers at are nearest charges all but one having to disconnect to individualy charge 😂. And it’s not to uncommon for people to get trapped with there car in winter hear as well. But iraspective EV or ice or other all vehicles need mantanace like bearings springs and more and more often the heavier or abused they get. Same with tyres and brakes. 100k miles isn’t really high mileage maybe if you are use to nearly new / new. Car ice or even EV can last as long as it is well looked after for till the point the owner gives up or doesn’t care for it. I’m a firm believer the best option isn’t for everyone to buy EV,s is to own and run your car for at least 5y + and look after it and maybe learn how to do some basic maintenance tasks as well and build your knowledge of how to look after and budget for some wear items or surprise experience if possible. I’m currently looking for my next long term car and looking at BMW X5 45E witch has a fairly ok hybrid system and BMW age very well and even at high mileage the interior wear is some of the best condition I’ve seen and reliability BMW are know preforming around Toyota scoring. And I like the electric motor runs through the gearbox being up powerd and thru 4x4 system driving equal to ice or EV mode.

@michaelggriffiths

8 күн бұрын

I'm an EV driver, I have a Kia E Niro which is epic. I also own a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV which provides the towing I need and 4x4/AWD capability. Im lucky enough to have home charging, so I'm firmly in the EV camp, but I agree that the infrastructure isn't ready yet for everyone to switch. As soon as the UK is ready, we'll be told that EVs are actually running the planet and we have to switch to the next thing (probably hydrogen).. I'm old enough to have been scammed in the great diesel scam of the early 90's: they convinced everyone to buy diesels, offered discounts, lowered the price of diesel compared to petrol, then siffed us big time!

I had a model 3 from 2020 to mid 2021, it was the worst car I've ever had, was back with tesla pretty much every month for repairs. Nothing to do with the fuel source, just the rubbish build quality. Cleevely service my Škoda enyaq too, fantastic service.

@chargeheadsuk

13 күн бұрын

Thats a pain, what sort of repairs?

@enyaq_gorm

11 күн бұрын

@@chargeheadsuk getting windows fixed so they closed, getting battery cooling system replaced, having 40+ lumps of sand under the paint removed and repainted, having a new bumper fitted etc etc. In the end tesla lost interest and started arguing I'd caused the faults. So I sold it 😥

ignorant people will say anything they heard from another guy or the Internet to make you not buy an ev or they come up with so many excuses that make my brain hurt. i also have driven and have own this car brands : mercedes , lexus , bmw , alfa romeo , toyota , Chevrolet, ford , dodge, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, nissan , just to name a few some of those brands have been making cars for what the past 40 , 50 , 60 , 70 , 80 , 90 years tesla has been making cars only from june 22 2012 to may 28 2024 so thats 12 years give or so , when you get in in one of those cars any car from tesla it feels like hes been doing this for the past 200 years its almost unbelievable but people that hate evs or tesla wouldn't even come close to understanding, and i know you might say well you are a fan boy or get that d***k out of your a** stop being a co***k su****er whatever you want to call it what i did was i gave it a try to electric propulsion and i am a true petrol head so i did love it ❤

Terrible camera work. Hold it still! Making me feel sick