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Looks like the Tesla Model Y has roughly the same amount of faults after less than 3 years as the top cars in this comparison have after 11-13 years (https://ww

Looks like the Tesla Model Y has roughly the same amount of faults after less than 3 years as the top cars in this comparison have after 11-13 years (https://www.tuvsud.com/de-de/publikationen/tuev-report/maengelzwerge-und-fehlerriesen https://www.tuvsud.com/de-de/publikationen/tuev-report/maeng...). That's not a good look. I also don't buy the argument brought up several times in the comments here that this is caused by the lack of regular inspections. This is about very new cars, there shouldn't be that many issues to catch in inspections when the car is less than 3 years old.

arpinum 9mo ago
The inspection is not strictly about car reliability or build quality, it is about general safety. Article title is misleading - phone holder in wrong location or not securely fastened - missing first aid kit - split in windshield wiper - low washer fluid - headlight alignment - tyre slits from curbing - tyre wear levels - surface dirt on brake lines - rock chip in windshield - rust on brake disc - bodywork damage
- fabian2k 9mo ago
  Your list is misleading, the TÜV is about safety, but you're only listing the more trivial things, I wonder why. They also check major things like steering. I think it is reasonably safe to assume that the issues that are not directly related to the specific model of the car are roughly evenly distributed among cars of the same age.
  - arpinum 9mo ago
    > the issues that are not directly related to the specific model of the car are roughly evenly distributed among cars No, because most cars are tested after a yearly servicing which includes a pre-inspection and remediation of issues. Tesla is somewhat unique in not having dealers and a recommended yearly servicing schedule.
  - arpinum 9mo ago
    > you're only listing the more trivial things, I wonder why There is an impression in the comments and the article headline that the test is about vehicle reliability. I'm pointing out a small list of the non-reliability parts of the test.
dzhiurgis 9mo ago
How come this doesn’t appear in ADAC’s breakdown stats then?

arpinum 9mo ago

The inspection is not strictly about car reliability or build quality, it is about general safety. Article title is misleading - phone holder in wrong location or not securely fastened - missing first aid kit - split in windshield wiper - low washer fluid - headlight alignment - tyre slits from curbing - tyre wear levels - surface dirt on brake lines - rock chip in windshield - rust on brake disc - bodywork damage

fabian2k 9mo ago
Your list is misleading, the TÜV is about safety, but you're only listing the more trivial things, I wonder why. They also check major things like steering. I think it is reasonably safe to assume that the issues that are not directly related to the specific model of the car are roughly evenly distributed among cars of the same age.
- arpinum 9mo ago
  > the issues that are not directly related to the specific model of the car are roughly evenly distributed among cars No, because most cars are tested after a yearly servicing which includes a pre-inspection and remediation of issues. Tesla is somewhat unique in not having dealers and a recommended yearly servicing schedule.
- arpinum 9mo ago
  > you're only listing the more trivial things, I wonder why There is an impression in the comments and the article headline that the test is about vehicle reliability. I'm pointing out a small list of the non-reliability parts of the test.

dzhiurgis 9mo ago

How come this doesn’t appear in ADAC’s breakdown stats then?