Model y serviceability by owner?

[JeffKeryk]

The basics are easy and don't require any special tools. I've Changed the drive unit's oil and it was very easy to do. Recently my 12V battery went dead with no warning and that was a real pain since no local stores carry the 12V battery and Tesla had to replace it but it was only 140$. Also when you put the car into service mode you can activate the abs pump for the brake fluid flush.

The battery is the same as the 4 banger Accord, TSX, etc, the 51R.
Our 2018 Model 3 warned us to replace well in advance of failure; Tesla came out and replaced it.

 

[Torrid]

The battery is the same as the 4 banger Accord, TSX, etc, the 51R.
Our 2018 Model 3 warned us to replace well in advance of failure; Tesla came out and replaced it.

That was my concern is when the battery does go. I've went from starting to no lights at all on nearly every modern car that the battery failed and all those cars had BMS to maintain the battery. I tried to preemptively change it on our Model 3 and used the app to get Tesla over to rotate the tires and replace the battery, but they were adamant that I'd get plenty of warning on the battery and to not worry about it. I'm impressed they didn't just want my money for a battery swap.

 

[GrumpyCat]

The battery is the same as the 4 banger Accord, TSX, etc, the 51R.
Our 2018 Model 3 warned us to replace well in advance of failure; Tesla came out and replaced it.

The Tesla 12v battery is deep cycle.

 

[PandaBear]

If Tesla owners are only waiting 45 days for parts on late model Tesla's, they are doing significantly better than purchasers if the big three USA vehicles.

Frequently I read stories of individuals with their Ford, Chevy, Ram with their late model truck at the dealer over 180 days waiting for parts under warranty.

Times are a changing for automotive parts. Not sure why, but appears to be a risk in certain late model vehicles, especially full size pick ups.

My body shop have specific signs that tell customers they charge extra for Tesla because 1) parts wait time, and 2) takes more time to repair them.

So, I trust the guy who has to eat the cost when this happen and that they would rather lose customers than eat the cost.

 

[97prizm]

My body shop have specific signs that tell customers they charge extra for Tesla because 1) parts wait time, and 2) takes more time to repair them.

So, I trust the guy who has to eat the cost when this happen and that they would rather lose customers than eat the cost.

If your model x door fails, it's an $8,000 replacement. Unless Tesla is now cranking out parts but that seems unlikely. They produce parts like a low volume manufacturer not like a large automotive manufacturer. That would essentially total an older vehicle.

 

[Torrid]

My body shop have specific signs that tell customers they charge extra for Tesla because 1) parts wait time, and 2) takes more time to repair them.

So, I trust the guy who has to eat the cost when this happen and that they would rather lose customers than eat the cost.

That may be the case, but the last car I had in a body shop was a 2018 GTI and it took two months to complete for back ordered parts. It's not just Tesla.