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Re:Tesla’s $16k Quote for a $700 Fix Is Why Right to Repair ... by kube-system on Monday July 12, 2021 @05:30PM (#27815378)
Not that I disagree, but I'm sure these packs have a significant amount of overhead costs as well.
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Re:Tesla’s $16k Quote for a $700 Fix Is Why Right to Repair ... by giobox on Monday July 12, 2021 @05:47PM (#27815498)
I’m more surprised there are people out there who think Tesla would by design offer after sales parts “at cost” or a loss personally!
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Re:Tesla’s $16k Quote for a $700 Fix Is Why Right to Repair ... by rdtwo on Monday July 12, 2021 @10:23PM (#27817103)
Yeah spares are 30- 50% percent mark up.
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