Possible hidden costs

[ModelNforNerd]

"I" said that they are not selling parts at a loss. I didn't say you said it.

I used that to make a point. Tesla is making money on parts. All dealerships do. Maybe it isn't much, but they do.

"I" think they are price gouging on labor....but I suppose that if "Everyone" does it....then that sets precedence.

The prevailing rates for certified mechanics are already pretty high....and that's for ICE cars.

I would imagine the specialized knowledge to work on EVs sets you apart.

 

[Garlan Garner]

The prevailing rates for certified mechanics are already pretty high....and that's for ICE cars.

I would imagine the specialized knowledge to work on EVs sets you apart.

Yep, It does.

That's why I'm all in for Tesla to charge a customer 3 times the price of parts - when it comes to labor.

$100 in parts = $400 for the service call.

 

[Topher]

If they are taking money from one segment to cover the costs in another you're essentially saying that they're overcharging in the first one.

Not really. Warranty service, is service paid for by car sales. And there are other reasons you might do it. Maintaining under-utilized service centers for regional coverage, or as a confidence booster (i.e. marketing).

Thank you kindly.

 

[ModelNforNerd]

Yep, It does.

That's why I'm all in for Tesla to charge a customer 3 times the price of parts - when it comes to labor.

$100 in parts = $400 for the service call.

I'm sure I'll be ok with it too, considering the lack of times I'll have to visit the Service Center for non-warranty work compared to my Audi.

The OEM recommended 35000 service? It's pretty comprehensive....and also $900.

For that singular reason alone, I did the normally-unwise thing and purchased Audi Care up front for $800.

 

[diamond.g]

I'm sure I'll be ok with it too, considering the lack of times I'll have to visit the Service Center for non-warranty work compared to my Audi.

The OEM recommended 35000 service? It's pretty comprehensive....and also $900.

For that singular reason alone, I did the normally-unwise thing and purchased Audi Care up front for $800.

Yeah the recommended transmission service is like 400 by itself. That was the main reason I got a stick in my Golf.

 

[ModelNforNerd]

Yeah the recommended transmission service is like 400 by itself. That was the main reason I got a stick in my Golf.

I'm due for the 35K service any time now...and that's the last one covered by Audi Care.

I don't drive as much lately since I park and take the train into the city.

I'm hoping to MAYBE have my Model 3 before the 45K mile service.