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To be clear, I mean you can't service your car at a third party location with Tesla.
by eloff 5y ago
To be clear, I mean you can't service your car at a third party location with Tesla.
- josephcsible 5y agoYou can get some things, but not everything, on Teslas serviced at third party locations. Are there any car companies that make every single part and diagnostic tool available to third parties? If so, which ones?
- eloff 5y agoI'm not sure to be honest, it's a big issue these days that car companies lock third parties or of the computer systems and diagnostics. Right to repair seems fundamental to something as expensive and long lived as a car.
- gamblor956 5y agoAre there any car companies that make every single part and diagnostic tool available to third parties? If so, which ones? Ford, Toyota, GM, etc. Pretty much all non-luxury brands make all part listings and parts available (either directly, or through a designated parts supplier). External companies actually make a lot of the parts for these automakers and you can buy directly from those suppliers if you know the part number, and aftermarket alternatives are available for almost every OEM part. It is possible to rebuild most Ford, Toyota, and GM vehicles with parts acquired through purchase. Some automakers make diagnostic tools available to anyone, but most limit the availability to certified mechanics. However, anyone can attempt to get certification.
- ajross 5y agoPer the question at hand: can you order a main battery pack for a Mach-E or Bolt? Genuine question. I'm pretty sure the answer is "no", but would be interested to find out.
- gamblor956 5y agoYes, through a certified mechanic. Unlike Tesla, the other automakers make sure there is stock on hand for repairs before they release cars, which is part of why they appear to have reduced EV construction capabilities.
- josephcsible 5y agoThe key phrase there is "certified mechanic". So how is that any different from how Tesla works?
- gamblor956 5y agoAnyone can become a certified mechanic for Ford, et al, by passing a test, and earn the right to buy certain parts not available to the public. That simply isn't possible with Tesla. Even Tesla dealerships can't get the parts they need from Tesla in a timely fashion.