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1. speedgoose · 1790747331 · focus · HN ↗

   Sorry TSLA holders, it's partly my fault as I got my 5 years old Model Y checked by a third party garage for everything that should be fixed by Tesla before the end of the main warranty period.

   1. sippingabonedry · 1790747406 · focus · HN ↗

      I'm reminded nearly every other day that EVs need no maintenance and should never see the inside of a mechanic's garage.

      1. drnick1 · 1790747895 · focus · HN ↗

         What maintenance do they actually need? Tires, brakes, wiper blades, air filter, washer fluid? All fairly trivial to DIY. One thing that I would do is disable the cellular modem, to prevent unwanted "upgrades."

         1. speedgoose · 1790748007 · focus · HN ↗

            You forgot suspensions.
         2. sippingabonedry · 1790748118 · focus · HN ↗

            > One thing that I would do is disable the cellular modem

            Is that even possible in modern EVs? Without breaking critical functions like maps, etc.

            1. 2III7 · 1790748456 · focus · HN ↗

               That's what Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are for.

               1. shalmanese · 1790793271 · focus · HN ↗

                  Tesla does not have CarPlay/AA support.
            2. ozlikethewizard · 1790752803 · focus · HN ↗

               When did my car being able to navigate become a critical function?

               1. ethbr1 · 1790754905 · focus · HN ↗

                  When Tesla convinced people to outsource their ability to drive for ARR.
               2. NetMageSCW · 1790779888 · focus · HN ↗

                  When you bought a BEV and need to recharge on a road trip. And have the car prepare the battery for charging. And make sure the charging station will be working and available when you arrive.
         3. onedognight · 1790748188 · focus · HN ↗

            Brakes! They sometimes rust on Teslas due to lack of use.

            1. k4rli · 1790750294 · focus · HN ↗

               Do you swap out the rotors anytime there's rust on them?

               1. scheme271 · 1790753416 · focus · HN ↗

                  If it's just surface rust, some hard braking should clean up the surface as the brake pads will remove the rust when applied.
            2. drnick1 · 1790791869 · focus · HN ↗

               Rotors, especially cheap ones, rust almost instantly, on any car.
         4. aembleton · 1790761735 · focus · HN ↗

            Coolant - at least in the Hyundai Kona ev

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