Audi would like to maintain my Tesla?

[adewinne]

It's obviously a simple mistake, but funny nonetheless

 

[zoomer0056]

Make sure they use fully synthetic engine oil!

 

[srs5694]

It was reported a while ago that Chevy is now offering service on Teslas. It could be that Audi is trying the same thing. This could actually be pretty savvy; Tesla still has relatively few service centers, and with Chevy (and Audi) already selling EVs, many of their technicians are presumably familiar with EVs generally. If they can poach some service work from Tesla, particularly as more Teslas reach the end of their warranty period, that could help the dealerships keep their profitable service centers in business as the need for oil changes, etc., declines because of increasing EV sales within the brand. There's a Chevy dealership within walking distance of where I live, so I'd consider taking my Tesla there for some simple out-of-warranty service tasks.

OTOH, maybe traditional automakers offering Tesla service is a blip that will never amount to much.

As to why Audi sent you that notice, I have no clue, unless perhaps you bought your Tesla used from them (or from a related car dealership). In that case, I'd be surprised if they didn't send you such a notice after a year or so of ownership (or maybe less).

 

[thesmokingman]

It was reported a while ago that Chevy is now offering service on Teslas. It could be that Audi is trying the same thing. This could actually be pretty savvy; Tesla still has relatively few service centers, and with Chevy (and Audi) already selling EVs, many of their technicians are presumably familiar with EVs generally. If they can poach some service work from Tesla, particularly as more Teslas reach the end of their warranty period, that could help the dealerships keep their profitable service centers in business as the need for oil changes, etc., declines because of increasing EV sales within the brand. There's a Chevy dealership within walking distance of where I live, so I'd consider taking my Tesla there for some simple out-of-warranty service tasks.

OTOH, maybe traditional automakers offering Tesla service is a blip that will never amount to much.

As to why Audi sent you that notice, I have no clue, unless perhaps you bought your Tesla used from them (or from a related car dealership). In that case, I'd be surprised if they didn't send you such a notice after a year or so of ownership (or maybe less).

It's BS. There's nothing to service on Tesla. Service... is the keyword.

 

[zoomer0056]

It was reported a while ago that Chevy is now offering service on Teslas.

That article subheadline says over 11,000 Teslas have been service since year 2021. This is fake news. Both Chevy and Biden say that Chevrolete is the EV leader ... more fake news.

 

[thesmokingman]

That article subheadline says over 11,000 Teslas have been service since year 2021. This is fake news. Both Chevy and Biden say that Chevrolete is the EV leader ... more fake news.

Yeap, total FUD that this clown has apparently swallowed whole.