Signs of Ford Collapse

[Cuddles]

After the video, I just skimmed responses.

Elon blew it big time with Twitter. He could have cornered the small auto market in the US!! But alas, he chose elsewhere. The Model 3 is like the Honda Civic/Accord of the 1990's-the present. A great product that just needs to be tweaked a bit!! That's it...

Tesla makes two GREAT things...The Model 3 and the powerwall. What Tesla needs are service centers, trained (huge amount) technicians, and a steady parts network!! That is it...

What does Ford have...Huge service network, huge amount of technicians and a parts network. But Ford doesn't have a product (car) that people want/need (chips).

It's funny, if it wasn't for the auto union, it would make sense for them to combine (Tesla and Ford) their networks.

I am wondering if some minor auto maker (Volvo or a Korean company) goes bankrupt and Tesla buys their network of service centers. They could have done it with Sear or J C Penny stores.

In a couple of years all those people who bought Tesla cars will throw up their hands and look elsewhere for their next car. They get into a fender bender with no place to get repairs. Yeah, I read about GM doing some service. But, that is limited.

Tesla never got their parts and service side right...

Will they ever??

I think the powerwall is way overpriced compared to a chinese rack mounts (lifepower, Gyll, Jakyper) and think Tesla also has a good product in the model Y. Their animosity to right to repair is a loser and believe they could even make their "no dealership" model work if they embraced, trained, and empowered 3rd party shops and buyers to fix their products by making a parts network available.

 

[newwurldmn]

going to mars is a waste of money. We should probably still go and kick some rocks for shits and giggles....oh, and the science.

he's not really trying to go to mars. He's using that crazy vision to justify blowing up rockets. No one is valuing space-X at 100 billion to go to mars.

 

[Cabin111]

I think the powerwall is way overpriced compared to a chinese rack mounts (lifepower, Gyll, Jakyper) and think Tesla also has a good product in the model Y. Their animosity to right to repair is a loser and believe they could even make their "no dealership" model work if they embraced, trained, and empowered 3rd party shops and buyers to fix their products by making a parts network available.

Parts and repair (3rd party) never has worked. It's been like 5-6 years for a huge amount of Teslas to be on the road. I believe a large bottleneck is coming in that area. It will hurt Tesla big time...

I live in California. Was wondering what would happen when we have that big earthquake!! A lot of Teslas will need repairs...No electricity, repair shops or parts. A little scary...Tons of "error" signs!!

Which of these would you recommend for a cheap powerwall??

Lifepower, Gyll, Jakyper

 

[Cuddles]

he's not really trying to go to mars. He's using that crazy vision to justify blowing up rockets. No one is valuing space-X at 100 billion to go to mars.

Oh, I'm not saying Elon should take us to mars. I like NASA just fine.

 

[Cuddles]

Parts and repair (3rd party) never has worked. It's been like 5-6 years for a huge amount of Teslas to be on the road. I believe a large bottleneck is coming in that area. It will hurt Tesla big time...

I live in California. Was wondering what would happen when we have that big earthquake!! A lot of Teslas will need repairs...No electricity, repair shops or parts. A little scary...Tons of "error" signs!!

Which of these would you recommend for a cheap powerwall??

Lifepower, Gyll, Jakyper

Appliances and electronics were always repaired by "certified" 3rd party shops. Mechanics are obviously hit or miss but plenty of reputable ones out there. Body work post accidents is often outsourced is it not? Why could an ASME certified mechanic not handle a tesla door handle or battery replacement?

I like the LifePower personally but haven't really shopped around.

 

[newwurldmn]

Oh, I'm not saying Elon should take us to mars. I like NASA just fine.

“let’s go spacex. Let’s go nasa”
(When the manned rocket launched)

I wonder what that negotiation was like.

 

[Cabin111]

Appliances and electronics were always repaired by "certified" 3rd party shops. Mechanics are obviously hit or miss but plenty of reputable ones out there. Body work post accidents is often outsourced is it not? Why could an ASME certified mechanic not handle a tesla door handle or battery replacement?

I like the LifePower personally but haven't really shopped around.

It's funny...A few weeks ago, Tesla had very few auto repair centers on their website. No third parties listed for work. I think they solved the problem and are willing to have third parties do their work.

It looks like they have taken care of these issues...

 

[newwurldmn]

It's funny...A few weeks ago, Tesla had very few auto repair centers on their website. No third parties listed for work. I think they solved the problem and are willing to have third parties do their work.

It looks like they have taken care of these issues...

one reason I cancelled my plaid was the service centers. I had two accidents with my previous Tesla: one took 3 months (fender bender), the other would have been like 6 months (undrivable).

 

[VicBee]

one reason I cancelled my plaid was the service centers. I had two accidents with my previous Tesla: one took 3 months (fender bender), the other would have been like 6 months (undrivable).

Were you given a replacement vehicle during repairs?

 

[newwurldmn]

Were you given a replacement vehicle during repairs?

The first time it was like 3 days once they got the parts.

the second time i put the car back to Tesla.

I had one other mechanical problem which was a circuit board went out. They did send me a loaner model
s while they worked on that. (About a week).