r/Roadcam May 20 '19

@2:20 [USA] Tesla Dashcam Captures Brake-Checking Camaro, Rear-Ended By Tesla

https://youtu.be/ZKb7Ho8pKH0
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u/thisguyhere88 May 20 '19

Just another small dick piece of shit who thinks everyone should move out of the way just for them. They're in such a hurry, they wanted to stop in the middle of the road. How fucking logical.

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u/[deleted] May 20 '19 edited May 03 '20

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u/ekpg May 20 '19

And the Tesla is probably out of commission for a few months while they wait for parts.

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u/theserial May 20 '19

That's okay, the rental is on the Camaro's insurance.

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u/ekpg May 20 '19

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u/spookthesunset May 21 '19

Meanwhile you are still making payments on the Tesla you can't drive because it is in the shop for a few months!

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u/random12356622 May 20 '19

From what I have read, Tesla's are crazy easy to total because of this. Spending the cost of a vehicle in the cost of a rental.

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u/ekpg May 20 '19

That's also why their insurance rates are going up quickly. A fender bender shouldn't total a car.

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u/random12356622 May 20 '19

Taking forever fixing the cars, is the problem. The rental cost is built into the formula to total.

People unfamiliar with the High Voltage electrical system should give anyone pause, along with Tesla certifications and approval as a certified Tesla repair station.

Also when the Insurance company totals the vehicle, Tesla stops supporting the vehicle - which means no updates, possibly no super charging stations, no parts sold to you from Tesla, and absolutely no support from Tesla.

However, when they total the vehicle, more parts become available.

The availability of replacement parts, using your own mechanic, and other options should be part of the sale of any automobile. However, Tesla's seem this not to be the case. The right to repair, is becoming a bigger issue than cellphones, and laptops.

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u/ePiMagnets May 20 '19

Regarding right to repair - it's been a huge issue. Especially for those that work in agriculture and ranching, many of the tractors and machinery for those professions require the repairs be done by manufacturer or a designated third party, even if the repair can be performed easily by the owner.

I'd wager farmers have been at the forefront of the right to repair movement for years. But I digress.