The reaction to our story the other day about Doug, and his Hyundai Ioniq, and the $40 bill he was sent from his mechanic for “oil” for his EV, got me thinking.
So, as an experiment, I imagined that I had taken my Tesla Model 3 standard range plus to a regular garage, and asked for a service. Just to see what happens.
Here is the (imaginery) invoice:
Invoice number 00531
Dinosaurs’ Burner Garage, Bedrock
Car serviced by: Fredrick Stoneflint – chief Mechanic
Service – 60,000 km Tesla Model 3 SR + Licence plate EWE 420
[Mechanic reports that there appears to be a larger battery to which he was unable to gain access, suggest that this be checked as a matter of urgency]
[Mechanic reports suspiciously little wear, discuss driving habits with customer]
[ Mechanic reports excessive wear on back tyres – possibly due to launch syndrome]
Customer requests
Urgent Action – Mechanic unable to find motor, exhaust, petrol tank and many other essential parts etc. These will need to be installed immediately to avoid voiding the warranty.
Total: $180 – cash/credit/ Karaoke
David Waterworth is a researcher and writer, a retired teacher who divides his time between looking after his grandchildren and trying to make sure they have a planet to live on. He owns 50 shares of Tesla.
David Waterworth is a researcher and writer, a retired school teacher who continues to provoke thought through his writing. He divides his time between looking after his grandchildren and trying to make sure they have a planet to live on. He is long on Tesla.
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