Tesla swamped with complaints about driving ranges - created secret team to cancel owners' service appointments

carolinakid · Jul 27, 2023

To suppress the volume of complaints the automaker created a secret "Diversion Team" in Las Vegas to cancel appointments, Reuters reported.

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carolinakid · Jul 27, 2023

stay away from this car for at least 2 to 3 yrs

Pimike · Jul 27, 2023

I’m staying away from all electric cars for a while

carolinakid · Jul 27, 2023

same here for at least 2 yrs

BobbyFK · Jul 27, 2023

carolinakid said:
stay away from this car for at least 2 to 3 yrs

It's not that bad although I never had to make any appointments

carolinakid · Jul 27, 2023

do you have one Bobby

carolinakid · Jul 27, 2023

i heard the heat and electric cars at this pt not good

Tanko · Jul 27, 2023

True story:

Guy buys a used Tesla from another owner. It still has warranty coverage left on it.
Guy takes to the local Tesla repair center to have a problem fixed. Service manager says, "No problem. Its under warranty". Costs would have been $6K but doesn't charge Guy due to warranty.
Guy immediately takes car on 300 miles trip with wife and 2 young kids. During their drive they see that the navigation and "super-charger" location map isn't working. Wife uses phone to find Tesla charging location. They pull in and car won't charge. They have < 20 miles of range left.
Guy calls Tesla service manager and is told, "Yeah, we've disabled all your navigation and charging capabilities until you pay the $6k". Guy argues about still being under warranty. Service manager agrees but says, "Corporate made the call. You have to pay or your car is disabled"
Guy says, "WTF". Service manager explains, off the record, "Tesla doesn't like 3rd party sales of their cars. They want to be able to buy them back to mark them up and make more profit".

Elon is one hell of a business man. He's soon to release a book, "How to F#k over the Consumer".

carolinakid · Jul 27, 2023

^^^^^^^wow

Rasta Nate · Jul 28, 2023

I worked at Tesla factory for a few months. Horrible work culture. Management treats employees like crap.

Pimike · Jul 28, 2023

Yea I can’t even get back to Vegas from California without a charge

No thanks!
I got bets to make

jjgold · Jul 28, 2023

Those cars simply aren’t worth it