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Well dealer distribution is one point. You don't have to go far to find mechanics that can service your Chevy. If you live outside a major city it's a pia to ge

Well dealer distribution is one point. You don't have to go far to find mechanics that can service your Chevy. If you live outside a major city it's a pia to get your tesla serviced. Additionally Chevy allows people to buy parts for their cars and you can service it yourself or at an independent shop.

nickpeterson 10y ago
Be careful though, the dealership might be able to order and sell it, but if they don't sell many in your area, I can guarantee they won't be good at fixing issues.
gozur88 10y ago
I have to believe when there are millions of Teslas on the road you'll be able to find Tesla mechanics locally. The danger is the Model 3 flops and you're forever stuck going to the closest Tesla service station.
- Spooky23 10y ago
  Doubt it. You can only get a service manual if you live in a right to repair state.
  - jwatte 10y ago
    Yes, and those totally do not get resold on eBay... ;-) Electric AC induction motors have very few breaking parts. The things that can break are more along the inverter/controller (capacitors, FET avalanche wear, etc) and auxiliary systems (A/C, etc.) One great thing about electric cars is that you don't need oil changes, belt replacements, or spark plug tune ups!
    - Spooky23 10y ago
      In my experience, post-2000 engines are pretty reliable too. I have a 03 Honda Pilot with 225k miles and an 05 Odyessy with 130k. No real issues with engines other than maintenance. I think I had a bad EGR valve on the Pilot 10 years ago. Know what breaks? Electronic crap. Doorlock servos ($400), side door motors and rails ($800), various little modules, AC sensors, airbag crap not covered by recall, defective key cylinders, etc.
    - mikestew 10y ago
      One great thing about electric cars is that you don't need oil changes, belt replacements, or spark plug tune ups! Name two of those three things I haven't done to our Scion (Toyota) xB in 12 years and 80K miles. Happy Leaf owner here, but the reality is that, other than oil changes, modern cars are just as maintenance-free as an electric. Okay, I take that back, I did have to do a pads/rotors/calipers brake job on the Scion, whereas I expect the pads on the Leaf to last the life of our ownership (or maybe I'll have to do the same job due to minimal use).

nickpeterson 10y ago

Be careful though, the dealership might be able to order and sell it, but if they don't sell many in your area, I can guarantee they won't be good at fixing issues.

gozur88 10y ago

I have to believe when there are millions of Teslas on the road you'll be able to find Tesla mechanics locally. The danger is the Model 3 flops and you're forever stuck going to the closest Tesla service station.

Spooky23 10y ago
Doubt it. You can only get a service manual if you live in a right to repair state.
- jwatte 10y ago
  Yes, and those totally do not get resold on eBay... ;-) Electric AC induction motors have very few breaking parts. The things that can break are more along the inverter/controller (capacitors, FET avalanche wear, etc) and auxiliary systems (A/C, etc.) One great thing about electric cars is that you don't need oil changes, belt replacements, or spark plug tune ups!
  - Spooky23 10y ago
    In my experience, post-2000 engines are pretty reliable too. I have a 03 Honda Pilot with 225k miles and an 05 Odyessy with 130k. No real issues with engines other than maintenance. I think I had a bad EGR valve on the Pilot 10 years ago. Know what breaks? Electronic crap. Doorlock servos ($400), side door motors and rails ($800), various little modules, AC sensors, airbag crap not covered by recall, defective key cylinders, etc.
  - mikestew 10y ago
    One great thing about electric cars is that you don't need oil changes, belt replacements, or spark plug tune ups! Name two of those three things I haven't done to our Scion (Toyota) xB in 12 years and 80K miles. Happy Leaf owner here, but the reality is that, other than oil changes, modern cars are just as maintenance-free as an electric. Okay, I take that back, I did have to do a pads/rotors/calipers brake job on the Scion, whereas I expect the pads on the Leaf to last the life of our ownership (or maybe I'll have to do the same job due to minimal use).