Even those who have already switched to an electric car cannot avoid the HU. For Tesla drivers, it can be particularly colorful, as the Model 3 should prove again. Because for the first German owners, the TÜV is pending.
For the first owners of a Tesla Model 3, it’s time for the general inspection (HU). Three years after the market launch, the oldest examples of Germany’s currently most popular e-car will soon have to go closely scrutinized will.
Breakdown at TÜV: examiner fails at HU at Tesla
A case from Düsseldorf shows that there are some potential stumbling blocks. From the question of the key to the cancellation of the main inspection by the responsible inspector, a Tesla owners experienced adventurous things at the TÜV have (source: Teslamag).
According to the driver’s description, it was not possible for the tester to calibrate the headlights on the touchpad without further ado – the necessary adjusting screws for a mechanical adjustment could not be found either. the Touchscreen became a problem several times: The search for the parking brake was unsuccessful, previously the windshield wipers were triggered with the window open.
However, things got serious when trying to get the Tesla onto the lifting platform. According to the owner the battery of the electric car could have been damaged. The test was then aborted. According to Teslamag, TÜV Rheinland has already announced that it will investigate the incident.
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What e-car drivers should do before the HU
But what can drivers of Teslas and other e-cars watch out for to avoid experiencing something like this? In general, both TÜV and Dekra prepare their inspectors for the inspection of e-cars. If you have any doubts, you should direct inquire at the branch of trust, who is particularly knowledgeable and ask for an appointment with the appropriate examiner.
In current Teslas, more functions are controlled by touch than in VW e-cars, for example. But the battery is usually installed in the underbody of e-cars. So on the lift applies regardless of the brand, take extra care. In order to be able to intervene if the worst comes to the worst, it doesn’t hurt to stay nearby for the first HU appointment or at a new test center.