First fix

I had the first somewhat significant issue with my Tesla Model Y yesterday. When I went to to leave work a persistent message popped up on the screen indicating that the 12 volt battery was low and that certain features were being disabled to preserve power. Many people are surprised to find out that Tesla’s have a conventional 12 volt battery under the hood in addition to the massive battery that covers the entire belly of the car. My car is just over two years old so I am a bit surprised the 12 volt battery is bad already.

The good news is Tesla makes this stupid easy to address. When I went into the app on my phone it automatically directed me to initiate a service call. It told me the cost, which is nothing since the car is still under warranty and based on my address I got signed up for a remote tech which is great. If things go as planned the tech will drive to my car next week, swap the battery out and be out of there without me doing so much as lifting a finger. I am familiar with where the 12 volt battery is and I would be perfectly capable of swapping it out myself but if it’s covered under warranty obviously there is no need.

Our new tax roll has gone live recently. This is the second year I have overseen the process which was the most daunting thing I had to assume responsibility for when my buddy and old boss retired. In the past he pretty much handled everything. I changed it to more of a team effort so the knowledge and ability to get things complete is spread among multiple people. There were more challenges in year two but we got it done.