Tesla recalls all Cybertrucks ever made over trim falling off
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Tesla has recalled all Cybertrucks ever made and delivered in the US over a trim falling off the electric truck,...
      • slaneesh_is_right@lemmy.orgEnglish
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        19 days ago

        I would probably like it too if i didn’t have to pay for it and keep it and maintain it. These cars aren’t on the streets anymore in 10 years. They will never be street legal in a non shit hole country

  • Dem Bosain@midwest.socialEnglish
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    20 days ago

    The difference with the old trim is that the new one will have a better adhesive assembly and “a stud welded to the stainless panel with a nut clamping the steel panel to the vehicle structure.”

    It’s a good thing Elon doesn’t think “exposed screw heads are cool.”. This could have been fixed with a carbide drill bit and some self-tapping screws.

        • daggermoon@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          20 days ago

          Holy fuck they still work? Can you run any modern apps on them? Does the 3D give you a headache?

          • SpaceNoodle@lemmy.worldEnglish
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            20 days ago

            Updates stopped at a special KitKat-based FireOS version, so most modern apps are likely broken. Dynamic Perspective never gave me a headache - it’s actually pretty well implemented - but it does get boring after ten to fifteen minutes.

            I think I’ll charge one up and see how it’s doing!

      • Jesus@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        20 days ago

        To be fair, Rivian is selling as many trucks as they can produce. Rivian could sell more vehicles if they had the line capacity.

        Tesla is an older company with more mature manufacturing lines, and they can make more Trucks, but no one wants them.

        • acosmichippo@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          19 days ago

          the vast majority of them i see around my area have branding decals plastered all over them. no doubt they are being used as a business expense or some other dumb shit.

          • exu@feditown.comEnglish
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            19 days ago

            A van would be so much better for advertising. Much more space to put a logo and text plus it’s higher up and therefor more easily visible.

        • rezifon@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          20 days ago

          . . . and have 100k to spend.

          You can get an 84 month auto loan these days if you’re dumb enough to do it.

  • Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    20 days ago

    So what i gather is there’s probably a readily available solvent to dissolve the glue and make any Swasticar Wankpanzer fall the fuck apart?

  • 52fighters@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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    20 days ago

    I wonder if those protesters vandalizing Teslas know this is their big opportunity? Insurance companies insuring auto shops are fewer in number and more selective than those serving the general population. If these trucks were damaged while waiting for repairs, we might witness insurance companies altogether dropping coverage for shops. Without insurance these places will find it difficult to continue existing.

    • atrielienz@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      20 days ago

      I have questions about what auto shops you think are doing recalls because it’s only Tesla’s service centers are going to be legally allowed to perform the recall (that’s how it works for every automaker). So it’s the same place they’re already going to protest (in most cases) and the same insurance. Regardless, the recall isn’t an “insurance thing per se” because Tesla the company is the insurance in this case. They will be footing to bill for any and all repairs done under recall. And more than likely the recalled vehicles won’t be sitting around the shop or lot waiting for parts because it’s up to consumers who will absolutely take their vehicle and leave if parts aren’t in stock.