- Sat Feb 08, 2025 11:26 am
#6578
22k Tesla Repair Bill After Driving in the Rain Really?
This story about a Model Y bricking after a rainy night in Edinburgh raises some serious questions. A 22 THOUSAND dollar repair bill for water damage? Are we driving luxury EVs or amphibious vehicles?
This begs the question is Tesla build quality truly up to par, especially in less than ideal weather conditions? Scotland isnt exactly known for its arid climate, so should we expect our Teslas to melt in a light drizzle?
The article mentions the owners were told this could happen to other luxury vehicles too. I would love to hear from other Range Rover or Mercedes owners have you experienced anything similar? Is this a widespread issue across luxury vehicles or a Tesla specific problem?
More importantly, where is Tesla’s accountability? Blaming the weather and refusing warranty coverage seems like a cop-out. Should Tesla be more upfront about potential water damage risks? Or are they expecting owners to check the weather forecast before every drive?
This situation has me thinking are EVs truly ready for widespread adoption if they cant handle a bit of rain? What are your thoughts? Share your experiences and opinions below. This needs to be discussed.
This story about a Model Y bricking after a rainy night in Edinburgh raises some serious questions. A 22 THOUSAND dollar repair bill for water damage? Are we driving luxury EVs or amphibious vehicles?
This begs the question is Tesla build quality truly up to par, especially in less than ideal weather conditions? Scotland isnt exactly known for its arid climate, so should we expect our Teslas to melt in a light drizzle?
The article mentions the owners were told this could happen to other luxury vehicles too. I would love to hear from other Range Rover or Mercedes owners have you experienced anything similar? Is this a widespread issue across luxury vehicles or a Tesla specific problem?
More importantly, where is Tesla’s accountability? Blaming the weather and refusing warranty coverage seems like a cop-out. Should Tesla be more upfront about potential water damage risks? Or are they expecting owners to check the weather forecast before every drive?
This situation has me thinking are EVs truly ready for widespread adoption if they cant handle a bit of rain? What are your thoughts? Share your experiences and opinions below. This needs to be discussed.
- By Anonymous