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Re:Changes to Models S and X allow them to travel longer wit... by HeWhoLurksLate on Wednesday April 24, 2019 @08:32AM (#19737695)
My parents both decided they trust the dealership's mechanics more than anyone else's, and have their vehicles serviced there. The family pickup, a Ford F-150, is expected to last ~18 years (makes me sad, because that's a long time to go without Bluetooth) and went out of "warranty" a few years back. The truck has yet to need major work on it, but my dad intends to get it worked on at the dealership.

Mind you, we also live within walking distance of both dealerships, and personally know my mom's mechanic. As is always the case, your mileage may vary.

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Re:Changes to Models S and X allow them to travel longer wit... by Ajedi32 on Wednesday April 24, 2019 @09:43AM (#19738206)
> makes me sad, because that's a long time to go without Bluetooth

Kinda off topic, but you could always just get one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Sumind...

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Re:Changes to Models S and X allow them to travel longer wit... by m463 on Thursday April 25, 2019 @12:32AM (#19744996)
What's kind of interesting is comparing the original tesla user interfaces from years ago with the current UI.

Although they didn't get new hardware, the UI has gained lots of features (not that all changes were popular)

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Re:Changes to Models S and X allow them to travel longer wit... by mywittyname on Wednesday April 24, 2019 @11:00AM (#19739006)
Not all dealerships are stealerships. My experience is domestic ones tend to have good service departments, especially the older, rural ones.

If you own something like a Subaru or Hyundai, then you'd best find a good indie mechanic.

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Re:Changes to Models S and X allow them to travel longer wit... by technofiend on Wednesday April 24, 2019 @09:59AM (#19738393)
Howdy. As a fellow F-150 owner let me just point out that two DIN replacements are available for the stock radio with everything from just bluetooth to full blown android or proprietary entertainment centers with digital radio and sirius xm inputs. I realize your dad may just not bother since the dealer (most likely) won't do the work but it is possible to replace the stock radio.
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