Tesla’s $16k Quote for a $700 Fix Is Why Right to Repair Matters

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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