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> If they quality controlled their suppliers better, and demanded reimbursememt for failed components from suppliers (basically a warranty from their supplier)
by bsder 4y ago
> If they quality controlled their suppliers better, and demanded reimbursememt for failed components from suppliers (basically a warranty from their supplier) they would be much better of.
No, GM would be much better off if they made their own damn components and quit outsourcing everything in the universe.
The small companies have figured out that nobody can replace them because there is no competitor who can absorb their orders. Consequently, they can threaten to declare bankruptcy if they get hit with too high a penalty.
- nicenewtemp84 4y agoI don't know if any other company but Tesla is basically making everything. Very impressive. I watched a breakdown of their heat pump HVAC unit vs a competitor. Less than half the parts, less than 1/3 of the hoses and connections (aka failure points)
- nradov 4y agoYes it is very "impressive" when Tesla uses random wooden parts from Home Depot to cobble together their cars. Truly some outside the box engineering talent there. https://jalopnik.com/tesla-model-y-owners-have-found-home-depot-shit-used-to-1844999285 https://jalopnik.com/tesla-model-y-owners-have-found-home-de...
- nicenewtemp84 4y agoGod forbid, synthetic material from a synthetic and organic materials supply store. Would you feel better if they sourced some synthetic material from 'synthetic bulk shapes unlimited inc'? But seriously, yes they probably went a bit "just get it done" to shim and strap down that component. That does not take away from them also doing some crazy engineering on major components that will surely improve the lifetime ownership also.