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> While this seems very painful for the shop and causing long wait for consumers, it seems like Tesla is being pretty serious about quality control? If Tesla r
by twblalock 8y ago
> While this seems very painful for the shop and causing long wait for consumers, it seems like Tesla is being pretty serious about quality control?
If Tesla requires mechanics to use Tesla-made parts, then Tesla should provide those parts in a reasonable amount of time. This isn't rocket science. Every mainstream (i.e. not Ferrari) car company is able to do it.
- jayd16 8y agoOther car companies are not doing this. The equivalent to a certified repair would be a dealer shop, right? They can hold on to a ready supply of OEM parts, unlike every mechanic.
- twblalock 8y agoThird party mechanics do not generally have trouble obtaining OEM parts for mainstream car models. I've never heard of anyone waiting months for a suspension part for a BMW 3-series or an Audi A4 or a Mercedes C-class, all of which compete in the same price bracket as the Model 3.
- jayd16 8y agoThe backlog is indefensible but with that said it's a different situation. The fact that no one cares if your BMW has an after market part reduces the demand for OEM parts.
- Scoundreller 8y agoCould also be restrictions on the suppliers. I get the impression that the Tesla part makers go a lot further to make sure they don’t supply the aftermarket too than BMW does.