Not a single mention of "service." The FTC, TechCrunch, and the mainstream media are ignoring another aspect of the protectionist legislation that is put in fr

Not a single mention of "service." The FTC, TechCrunch, and the mainstream media are ignoring another aspect of the protectionist legislation that is put in front of Tesla customers: not only can't you BUY a car in a number of states, you can't get SERVICE on one either. For example: New Mexico. The NMADA (New Mexico Automobile Dealers Assocation) has made sure there are laws on the books that make it impossible for Tesla to not only open a store in the state, but also they can't open a service center. Even though on Tesla's own website it shows a map with a "Coming Soon" icon for a service center in Albuquerque, it really isn't coming any time soon because the law forbids Tesla from opening a service center. So owners in New Mexico are kinda screwed. Some of them don't even realize it. If you are a Tesla owner in NM, and you need service some day, you have to call Tesla and have a service person come from either Phoenix, AZ or Denver, CO -- 7+ hours away by interstate. And if your car has to be taken back to one of those service centers, you're looking at significant expense because of the flatbed transportation. Not to mention hassle. All this to protect a bunch of sleazy old boy network car dealers who don't want Tesla educating the New Mexico public about how bad they have it with dealerships and service centers. I wish the FTC would talk about the service angle as well.