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Re:Texas auto dealers say no special treatment for Tesla by 345723 on Friday February 28, 2014 @06:43PM (#7322307)
There are plenty of repair shops. Going to a dealer for service almost guarantees that you will pay above market price for both parts and labor.
Re:Texas auto dealers say no special treatment for Tesla by Iftheshoefits on Friday February 28, 2014 @07:39PM (#7322511)
That depends strongly on the dealer and region, in my experience. When I lived near my dealer I always took my vehicle there, because routine maintenance and even new tires were either less expensive than or approximately the same in cost as prices at local mechanics I researched.

The only reason I don't use a dealer now is because I found a fantastic actually-small-business mechanic who is closer to me, and who didn't try to pull the wool over my eyes and whose prices are reasonable.

Re:Texas auto dealers say no special treatment for Tesla by sliverstorm on Saturday March 01, 2014 @04:07PM (#7326106)
Depending on the repair, I may be more than willing to pay extra. New tires for my '84 pickup? Sure, I can go anywhere. Overhauling the engine on a turbocharged BMW? Yeah, I'm going to want expertise & factory parts.