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Tesla takes on $30B in credit as it approaches unprofitability

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  1. speedgoose · · 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 · · 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. collabs · · focus · HN ↗
        You still need things like brakes though, right?
        1. sippingabonedry · · focus · HN ↗
          Of course. It's a ridiculous notion yet that hasn't stopped anyone from repeating it constantly.

          More than a few times my mechanic has found something pending failure (like a leak) during regularly scheduled ICE maintenance and alerted me to keep an eye on it.

          1. jackdoe · · focus · HN ↗
            when I say EVs need less maintenance I mean things like cylinder honing or clutch slipping.

            do people actually think you buy a tesla and just drive?

            1. sippingabonedry · · focus · HN ↗
              > do people actually think you buy a tesla and just drive

              Unfortunately these people exist by the thousands.

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