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Re:Tesla Model Y overtakes Corolla to be world’s best-sellin... by throwaway2037 on Friday May 26, 2023 @02:09AM (#36080623) 

    I've also driven my Nissan Leaf since 2013 with zero shop visits outside of tire shops.
Wah. That is crazy. The total cost of ownership for that car must be incredibly low. Think about what that means for the future of all auto mechanics. Will there be far fewer?

Anecdote about a Nissan Leaf: I'll never forget being on holiday in Sri Lanka, walking through a tiny, countryside village. I was on my way to see a Buddhist temple. I was surprised to see an all-electric Nissan Leaf. It blew me away. I guess she is still driving it today!

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Re:Tesla Model Y overtakes Corolla to be world’s best-sellin... by ciropantera on Friday May 26, 2023 @02:41AM (#36080816)
> Think about what that means for the future of all auto mechanics. Will there be far fewer?

Definitely. This is one of the reasons why dealerships are reluctant with EVs: apparently a big chunk of their profits come from servicing the cars they sell.

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Re:Tesla Model Y overtakes Corolla to be world’s best-sellin... by hgsgm on Friday May 26, 2023 @01:13PM (#36086975)
The original "subscription model" meatspace. Sell a self destructing product there needs chronic ambiguous repairs that cost "how important is it for you to have a car?" .
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Re:Tesla Model Y overtakes Corolla to be world’s best-sellin... by melenaboija on Friday May 26, 2023 @10:11AM (#36084413)
> I guess she is still driving it today!

Why do some people refer to cars with female gender?

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Re:Tesla Model Y overtakes Corolla to be world’s best-sellin... by chucksta on Friday May 26, 2023 @10:32AM (#36084676)
Could be a lot of reasons, likely came from naming ships though
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Re:Tesla Model Y overtakes Corolla to be world’s best-sellin... by hgsgm on Friday May 26, 2023 @01:15PM (#36087002)
Cars don't drive cars; people drive cars.
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Re:Tesla Model Y overtakes Corolla to be world’s best-sellin... by throwaway2037 on Friday May 26, 2023 @02:13PM (#36087763)
The driver was a woman. Was my English incorrect?
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Re:Tesla Model Y overtakes Corolla to be world’s best-sellin... by elihu on Friday May 26, 2023 @04:26PM (#36089128)
> Think about what that means for the future of all auto mechanics. Will there be far fewer?

In the long run, yes.

If EV conversion becomes a major thing (which could happen if tax credits applied to conversions and if simple, cheap bolt-in kits ever hit the market) then auto mechanics might be quite busy for the next decade or two converting part of the existing ICE fleet to EV.

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