Tesla is synonymous with electric vehicles, and most people think it makes the most reliable EVs. It also doesn’t spend a dime on advertising, yet it’s the most valuable car company in the world. From having the best safety ratings, next-level software, autonomous technology, and cheaper fuel cost, there are a lot of reasons why people love Tesla cars. Of course, they’re also zero-emission vehicles, and that counts towards saving the planet.
Another advantage of electric vehicles such as Tesla is that they don’t have a machine. This means you can serve vehicles more rarely compared to gasoline vehicles. According to Motor1, Tesla’s average service fee is around $ 1,410 in five years. However, not all sun and roses given the tesla repair costs significantly more expensive than standard cars. How much do we talk about? Maybe much more than you expect.
It could be more than you can afford without an insurance
In the Youtube video, Ryan Shaw, a creator who specializes in Tesla and technology content, describes how much it costs to improve Tesla after the accident. According to him, the cost of repairing the Y model Y model after the rear collision was almost $ 20,000! Some of the most expensive parts replaced include the elevator gate at $ 1,200, the quarter panel at $ 1,150, and the rear bumper at $ 680. Tesla Model Y Ryan Shaw was also involved in another rear collision with a repair bill that costs around $ 10,000. Luckily for him, the cost of repairing the two accidents is borne by insurance.
This is not the first time the Tesla vehicle has been proven to have expensive repair bills – Substitutes of the windshield for Tesla Model X can be charged as much as $ 1,311 without labor. Another YouTuber, Rich Rebuilds, claimed he fixed the Tesla Model 3 in his garage for $ 700 after Tesla estimated a repair fee of $ 16,000. Also, the Tesla owner based in Finland decided to blow up the S model after Tesla estimated the cost of $ 22,600 to replace the battery (via Gizmodo).
Similar stories exist throughout the internet, and although it cannot be verified, it is a concern that most Tesla owners complain that the cost of repair is too expensive without a warranty or insurance protection. At present, Tesla hinders customers from bringing their cars to third -party repair services.