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Re:Tesla’s $16k Quote for a $700 Fix Is Why Right to Repair ... by Spooky23 on Monday July 12, 2021 @08:47PM (#27816681)
How do you know what the specifications are, as Tesla flaunts the law and doesn’t publish them?

Given the many examples of poor build quality with Tesla cars, it’s laughable to make some sort of case that any third party part doesn’t meet some standards that nobody can see.

I have leased many cars in my lifetime, and never used anything but the cheapest parts available for out of warranty parts. Federal law allows you to use a third party part.

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Re:Tesla’s $16k Quote for a $700 Fix Is Why Right to Repair ... by perl4ever on Monday July 12, 2021 @08:58PM (#27816739)
>Tesla flaunts the law

They flaunt it when they flout the law.

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Re:Tesla’s $16k Quote for a $700 Fix Is Why Right to Repair ... by Meph504 on Monday July 12, 2021 @09:56PM (#27816988)
Firstly, did you read the article, this isn't a replacement part, its a hack job, look at the pictures, read what they did, this isn't about 3rd party part, this is a service, and a poor one.

Additionally, the terms of your lease, dictate how maintenance is done, and if third party parts are allowed.

Magnuson-Moss act is likely what you are talking about, which wouldn't apply here, firstly because it only applies to warranty claims, and voiding warranties it wouldn't play a role here, additionally because Tesla owns the car, this person is just renting it it has no barring.

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Re:Tesla’s $16k Quote for a $700 Fix Is Why Right to Repair ... by bserge on Tuesday July 13, 2021 @12:55AM (#27817739)
Oof, you'd have a heart attack if you knew what mechanics regularly do to "normal" cars.

But yeah, it's the lease contract dictating things. Read your contracts carefully kids, they're often designed to screw you over and (sadly) rarely negotiable.

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