Update on Dispute with Tesla Regarding Full Self-Driving (FSD) Charges
Attached is the complete exchange between my lawyers and Tesla.
Summary:
- Tesla has declined responsibility for not delivering the FSD feature, resulting in no refund being offered (see attached).
- Consequently, I have directed my legal team to file a complaint with the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) on my behalf (see attached).
- It appears that further discussions with Tesla will not yield any progress. Although escalating this to the ACCC aligns with my ethical standards, it doesn't give me an immediate refund.
- I've prepared a draft for my lawyers to initiate a Statement of Claim to be filed in the Local Court, though I haven't sent it to them yet.
I'm a long-time supporter of Tesla and Elon Musk, beginning for me in 2011 with my fascination with SpaceX's grasshopper launches. That's how I discovered Telsa. Years later I was one of the early-adopters of the Model 3. Since then I've owned 1 other Tesla and have put down a deposit last week for another.
Unfortunately, my enthusiasm has been significantly dampened by all this. The lack of accountability is disheartening and goes against the principles of fairness and integrity I thought Elon valued.
Given the circumstances
has anyone here pursued a similar case? What was your experience, and do you think it could be successful?