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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Georgina Rudkus, Jul 22, 2024 at 11:28 AM.

  1. Georgina Rudkus

    Georgina Rudkus Senior Member

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    Additionally, even if you get a used electrical or electronic module, they must be electronically paired to your particular vehicle, which only Tesla can do.

    They have the arbitrary option to refuse, if you did not purchase the part from them and have their technician install it at your cost.
     
    #1 Georgina Rudkus, Jul 22, 2024 at 11:28 AM
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    Listening to this guy is a little bit tiring for me, so here an automated summary of the Tesla relevant transcript:
     
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    I have not had delays in repairs.
    I know of multiple 3rd parties that repair Teslas. People that have had their Teslas repaired at these locations rave about them.

    IF Tesla is not following the law, they should be found guilty and. Pay an appropriate penalty.
     
    #3 Zythryn, Jul 22, 2024 at 1:06 PM
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    #4 Trollbait, Jul 22, 2024 at 1:12 PM
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    i don't understand what technical problems for other mfg's wanting to use tesla superchargers,
    and musks promises sharing tech have to do with parts availability.

    scotty must be shorting stock.
     
    #5 bisco, Jul 22, 2024 at 1:12 PM
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    People said similar things about Prius parts and repairs, especially hv batteries and inverters. The batteries would always be $4,000 and sealed; many parts would be only Toyota sourced at their huge parts department markups.
     
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    Or just has a strong opinion to get the views.
     
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