Tesla Repair Horror Stories: What Are Some Common Ones?

One way is to join Tesla owner groups or forums. Here, owners share their repair experiences and can give advice on good service centers or technicians. Owners can also consider extended warranties. This can help cover unexpected and costly repairs. Additionally, when choosing a repair center, look for one with a good reputation for customer service. Ask other Tesla owners in your area for recommendations. If possible, try to build a relationship with a particular technician who seems knowledgeable and trustworthy.

I don't think they are extremely common. While there are some horror stories out there, a lot of Tesla CPO owners are satisfied with their purchases. However, when these horror stories do happen, they tend to get a lot of attention because Tesla is such a well - known brand.

Well, some horror stories include issues with battery degradation. For example, people bought Tesla CPO (Certified Pre - Owned) cars only to find that the battery life was much shorter than expected. It could be due to previous usage patterns not being fully disclosed.

The most common is probably wrong neck adjustments. If the truss rod is adjusted too much or in the wrong way, it can make the guitar unplayable. Another is bad fret work. This could be from installing the wrong frets or doing a poor job of leveling them.

One of the common horror stories is the loss of data during repair. Repair technicians might not be careful enough and accidentally delete important files. Another common one is when the repair doesn't actually fix the problem. You pay a lot of money, but the computer still has the same issue, like a slow - running computer that remains slow after the so - called 'fix'. Also, some repair shops use cheap and low - quality replacement parts which can lead to further problems down the line.

A common one is when the repair technician overcharges. For example, for a simple hard drive replacement that should cost $100, they charge $300. Another is misdiagnosing the problem. They might think it's a software issue when it's actually a hardware problem, like a failing power supply being mistaken for a corrupted operating system.

I took my car to a so - called 'expert' mechanic. He said he needed to keep the car for a few days. When I got it back, there were new scratches on the body, and the interior smelled like cigarettes. And the original problem still wasn't fixed. I had to take it to another shop to get it properly repaired.

One horror story is when a mechanic told me it was just a minor part replacement for my car's engine. But after paying a hefty sum, the problem not only persisted but got worse. Turns out they installed a wrong part.

Another theme is poor workmanship. This can include things like not properly tightening bolts during a repair. I heard about a case where a customer's wheel almost fell off after a repair because of this. Also, long delays in getting the car back are common. Some shops seem to take forever to complete a job, causing a lot of inconvenience to the customers.

The most common mistakes? Firstly, underestimating the problem. Some repairers think it's a simple fix when it's actually much more complex, leading to incomplete repairs. Secondly, not getting proper permits. This can cause legal issues later. And thirdly, rushing the job. Many horror stories involve workers trying to finish too quickly and making a mess of things, like the carpenter who built the slanted bookshelf.