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Our Tesla Model 3 Suffered a Failure While Parked

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Re: Our Tesla Model 3 Suffered a Failure While Parked

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Post by 013a »

bigcloud1299 wrote: post #7

Recently my bothers Ford Focus had service engine light that had come on and vehicle was shut down. He had it towed to ford. which let him know that they recently had a recall on the model and they knew the exact issue. He was neither given rental nor Uber or loaner etc. he had to talk to his insurance company which also did not include recall as a clause so he had to rent. This sort of shit happens to all cars. Alth…

Any high-end dealership I've been to will give loaner cars during any service. The Audi dealership near me will usually give you one of their A4's if its scheduled enough in advance, and for more "emergency" service if the lot loaner isn't available they'll ferry you down the road to a little car rental shop and pay for whatever they have in-stock.

I mean, to be clear: You "pay for it" with the fact that an oil change is like $150. But, you'd still get it for any maintenance that is covered under warranty, and its disappointing that Tesla doesn't do the same. One of a myriad of reasons why I'm confused why anyone buys a Tesla.

Re: Our Tesla Model 3 Suffered a Failure While Parked

#52

Post by teachrdan »

ogre_codes wrote: post #29

I was very disappointed that the author's idea of Catastrophic was far less interesting than what I pictured in my head. It's definitely not the only time an expensive car has failed in the first 6,000 miles of use. Also, the author's assumption that ICE cars don't fail while parked is a bit of hairsplitting. This isn't much different from any of the dozen or so times I've driven somewhere and discovered my car won't…

I am honestly surprised by your blasé reaction. To make an apples to apples comparison, have you ever had a:

1. New car,

2. Which cost almost $60,000, with

3. Fewer than 6000 miles,

4. Suffer a catastrophic failure (i.e. couldn't start with a jump),

5. While parked,

6. And had the manufacturer not communicate the source of failure,

7. Or how long it would take to fix?

That, to me, seems almost unbelievable. I have entertained the idea that our family's next car would be a Tesla, but stories like this make me want to wait another generation or longer.

Re: Our Tesla Model 3 Suffered a Failure While Parked

#53

Post by Marsymars »

bigcloud1299 wrote: post #7

Recently my bothers Ford Focus had service engine light that had come on and vehicle was shut down. He had it towed to ford. which let him know that they recently had a recall on the model and they knew the exact issue. He was neither given rental nor Uber or loaner etc. he had to talk to his insurance company which also did not include recall as a clause so he had to rent. This sort of shit happens to all cars. Alth…

> This sort of shit happens to all cars.

Sure, except certain brands have standard policies to provide transportation assistance for any lengthy (e.g. > 1 day repairs)

e.g. Toyota: http://toyota.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/7653/~/if...

Re: Our Tesla Model 3 Suffered a Failure While Parked

#54

Post by yesplorer »

ogre_codes wrote: post #29

I was very disappointed that the author's idea of Catastrophic was far less interesting than what I pictured in my head. It's definitely not the only time an expensive car has failed in the first 6,000 miles of use. Also, the author's assumption that ICE cars don't fail while parked is a bit of hairsplitting. This isn't much different from any of the dozen or so times I've driven somewhere and discovered my car won't…

He's not the one saying it. The notification he received from tesla implied it.

If my car has suffered a failure and will no longer drive, I'm likely to consider that catastrophic as well, especially for such a new, expensive car.

Re: Our Tesla Model 3 Suffered a Failure While Parked

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Post by o-__-o »

ceejayoz wrote: post #30
MBCook wrote: post #19

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Did the focus cost $57k?

Expensive cars tend to be more finicky, not less.

I think he’s saying, you front pay service in luxury brands. Of that $57k, maybe $2k goes to a potential loaner fund maintained by the dealer.

Both my Toyota and ford dealer, for example, rents their cars for competitive rates (compared to the local enterprise). They are nice enough to give you a shuttle service between working hours up to 10mi away, but that cost likely comes out of the Service Center budget (hence the $49 tire rotation service cost)

Re: Our Tesla Model 3 Suffered a Failure While Parked

#56

Post by ilikepi »

droithomme wrote: post #46
jessaustin wrote: post #24

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It also doesn't leave you stranded. Some cars have been driven for tens of thousands of miles with this light on.

I put 60,000 miles on a Jeep with a check engine light. Also spent thousands on trying to fix it at various shops which would replace all sorts of things, to no effect, including about 5 attempts to replace a costly computer board. Eventually had a redneck guy working out of the back of his pickup truck have a go at it. After hearing about the history he spent hours unplugging, cleaning, and replugging every single w…

> And the light stayed off.

Are you sure he didn't just leave that particular light unplugged?

Re: Our Tesla Model 3 Suffered a Failure While Parked

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Post by Buge »

bigcloud1299 wrote: post #7

Recently my bothers Ford Focus had service engine light that had come on and vehicle was shut down. He had it towed to ford. which let him know that they recently had a recall on the model and they knew the exact issue. He was neither given rental nor Uber or loaner etc. he had to talk to his insurance company which also did not include recall as a clause so he had to rent. This sort of shit happens to all cars. Alth…

I wonder if Tesla gives different service for Model S vs Model 3.

Re: Our Tesla Model 3 Suffered a Failure While Parked

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Post by newnewpdro »

LoSboccacc wrote: post #27
newnewpdro wrote: post #21

Earlier quoted context omitted.

According to you the 2020 equivalent of a blinking engine light is an immobilized vehicle. That alone is worthy of a blog post on the front page if it were true (it's not).

you are supposed to call a tow with a blinking light, so yeah. hardly different

> you are supposed to call a tow with a blinking light

Citation needed.

Re: Our Tesla Model 3 Suffered a Failure While Parked

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Post by nerdwaller »

thaumasiotes wrote: post #17
izacus wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

"Now"? This has been implemented for years - most people just call it "Check engine light" ;)

The check engine light doesn't prevent you from driving.

True, though some cars fall into “limp mode” making it challenging to drive very far. That typically limits the max RPM if a potential catastrophic drivetrain issue is detected while not also stranding you.

Re: Our Tesla Model 3 Suffered a Failure While Parked

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Post by Robotbeat »

teachrdan wrote: post #52
ogre_codes wrote: post #29

I was very disappointed that the author's idea of Catastrophic was far less interesting than what I pictured in my head. It's definitely not the only time an expensive car has failed in the first 6,000 miles of use. Also, the author's assumption that ICE cars don't fail while parked is a bit of hairsplitting. This isn't much different from any of the dozen or so times I've driven somewhere and discovered my car won't…

I am honestly surprised by your blasé reaction. To make an apples to apples comparison, have you ever had a: 1. New car, 2. Which cost almost $60,000, with 3. Fewer than 6000 miles, 4. Suffer a catastrophic failure (i.e. couldn't start with a jump), 5. While parked, 6. And had the manufacturer not communicate the source of failure, 7. Or how long it would take to fix? That, to me, seems almost unbelievable. I have en…

No, but any specific cherry-picked anecdote won't happen to more than a handful of people. That shouldn't be surprising.

(also, 1 and 3 are the same thing.)

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