Recent content by Keefe

Thanks Unclenapolean for your perspective on the industry. I don't really know how often this shop orders parts from Tesla, but considering the Tesla service center sends them any body work (including bumper cover replacement, so presumably all paint work), both warranty-covered and not (by...

I appreciate the insights from all of you!

To me, it's like when stuff is listed on eBay as $50 with "free" shipping vs $20 plus $30 shipping. I only care about the net cost to get it in my hand, $50. The shop knew up front whether the shipping cost was built into the quoted prices or not. They said the repair would cost me $828 for...

80% is the overall increase in the cost of parts (incl shipping), from $828 to $1484. The breakdown is $170 increase (from $800 to $970, so a bit more than 20%) in the main parts (bumper cover, absorber, rocker molding), $130 in extra quantities of clips and rivets (from $28 to $158) that...

Oh, good point about the temperature sensor. I didn't realize the Tesla adapters had that.

Along with the new quote was a clear breakdown/comparison in the form of a supplemental, that showed the old and new prices for each item. So they're being very clear about the screwing. This is the only communication so far, emails: Me: "Woah, the cost of the originally planned parts went up...

I just bought the 6-50 adapter from Tesla, and added an adapter from Amazon that has a 14-50 plug on one end and a 6-50 receptacle on the other: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08HGJD6Z7 It's safe and sufficient because 14-50 simply adds a neutral that the mobile charger doesn't need. The...

Could I get some advice on dealing with this Tesla-recommended repair shop that seems to be pulling a bait-and-switch? I recently did some minor damage to my Model 3 requiring replacement of the bumper cover and and a rocker molding. The local Tesla service center recommended a local auto body...