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Here's How Difficult It Is To Clean A Tesla Cybertruck After A Long Road Trip

It's far from the simple bucket, soap and rag that's often used on painted cars.

By Eric Loveday

Repair / Maintenance - Mar 27 2024 -

Ceramic-Coated Tesla Cybertruck Beads Water, Is Easier To Keep Clean

Here's how to prep and apply a special ceramic coating to achieve water beads.

By Wade Malone

Repair / Maintenance - Mar 25 2024 -

Tesla Cybertruck Has The 'Worst Panel Gap' MKBHD Has Ever Seen

Musk later confirmed that 15 Cybertrucks have been in service due to a gap caused by an improperly torqued door striker.

By Rob Stumpf

Manufacturing / Production - Mar 20 2024 -

Tesla Cybertruck Owners Report 'Rust Spots.' Here's How To Remove Them

You might even have these rather cheap products at home right now, which makes the task even easier.

By Eric Loveday

Repair / Maintenance - Feb 15 2024 -

Here Are The Issues Consumer Reports Had With Its Chevy Blazer EV

GM's roll-out of Ultium has been rocky at best, and the Blazer is making a great argument for good software engineering.

By Rob Stumpf

Repair / Maintenance - Jan 29 2024 -

The Rivian R1S And R1T Need To Have Their Coolant Changed Every 112,500 Miles

Even with no engine under the hood, Rivian says it’s good practice to replace the coolant in their passenger EVs.

By Iulian Dnistran

Repair / Maintenance - Jan 16 2024 -

Rivian R1T Owner Says His Truck Has Been Out For Repairs For Eight Months

An owner drove his R1T to the service center to replace a damaged side camera. Almost a year later, Rivian still hasn’t returned it.

By Suvrat Kothari

Ownership Experience - Dec 26 2023 -

Tesla Cybertruck Parts Catalog Reveals Clues About Repair Costs

$75 for a wiper blade, $550 for a fender, and $470 for a replacement 35" tire.

By Rob Stumpf

Repair / Maintenance - Dec 15 2023 -

The Tesla Cybertruck Could Be An Insurance And Repair Nightmare

DeLorean enthusiasts, body shop technicians, and insurance agents all weigh in on Tesla's stainless steel truck.

By Kevin Williams

Industry - Dec 05 2023 -

EVs Are Far More Reliable Than PHEVs, But Still More Problematic Than ICE Cars

CR’s 2023 Annual Auto Reliability Survey found that EVs have 79% more reliability problems on average than combustion cars.

By Iulian Dnistran

Repair / Maintenance - Nov 29 2023 -

UPDATE: Rivian’s ‘Fat Finger’ OTA Software Update Soft-Bricks R1T and R1S

A botched software update has soft-bricked some Rivian vehicles that, in some cases, may require physical repair.

By Rob Stumpf

Repair / Maintenance - Nov 15 2023 -

This Tesla Model 3 Used To Stink Inside. Here’s How The Owner Fixed It

A design flaw allows water to get to the cabin air filters.

By Iulian Dnistran

Repair / Maintenance - Nov 10 2023 -

Tesla EVs Cost More To Repair Than Gas Cars, But There’s More To The Story

Average repair costs for Teslas were $1,347 higher than gasoline vehicles in the previous quarter.

By Iulian Dnistran

Repair / Maintenance - Oct 20 2023 -

EVs Are More Expensive To Repair In Collisions, Study Finds

While EVs are more costly to fix in the event of a collision, they are more likely to remain drivable.

By Andrew Lambrecht

Repair / Maintenance - Aug 28 2023 -

Rivian Limits Warranty For Dual Motor R1T And R1S Vehicles

Rivian reduces its 5-year basic warranty to 4-years when opting for the lower-priced Dual Motor R1T and R1S.

By Andrew Lambrecht

Repair / Maintenance - Jul 30 2023 -

What Regular Maintenance Is Required For An EV?

There are some important check-ups you’ll need to be aware of if you’re driving an EV

By EVANNEX

Repair / Maintenance - Jul 19 2023 -

Meet The Firm Aiming To Make EV Repairs Easier

EV Service Pros is a new company aiming to alleviate the difficulties with servicing electric cars.

By Andrew Lambrecht

Repair / Maintenance - Jun 14 2023 -

Tesla Model Y At 50K Miles: Owner Explains Why It’s The Best-Selling Car

The Tesla Model Y was the world’s best-selling car in the first quarter of 2023.

By Suvrat Kothari

Ownership Experience - Jun 10 2023 -

Tesla Model Y Owner Shares 8 Reasons To Avoid The Electric SUV

A Tesla Model Y owner sheds light on range anxiety, service, tire wear, charging times, and other potential dealbreakers

By Suvrat Kothari

Ownership Experience - May 24 2023 -

Rivian R1T Under The Microscope: Owner Reveals Several Issues At 18K Miles

Ben Sullins lists the problems he has faced with the Rivian R1T’s driver assistance features, maintenance, and more.

By Suvrat Kothari

Ownership Experience - May 23 2023 -

Is Tesla’s 4680 Structural Battery Pack Serviceable? Sandy Munro Explains In New Video

It seems there’s a way of removing all the putty that seals everything.

By Iulian Dnistran

Repair / Maintenance - Apr 13 2023 -

New Data: Only 1.5% Of EVs Have Had Non-Recall Battery Replacements

The highest percentage of replacements apply to the Chevy Bolt EV and Hyundai Kona EV, which were part of a battery recall.

By Steven Loveday

Battery Tech - Mar 27 2023 -

Car Insurers Lack Data About EV Batteries, Repair, And Replacement

The insurance companies want more battery data going forward, otherwise, they may have the entire pack replaced even for a scratch.

By Steven Loveday

Repair / Maintenance - Mar 21 2023 -

Tesla Owner Sues For High-Priced Parts And Service, Lack Of Options

A Tesla owner filed a class action lawsuit claiming the EV maker has created a monopoly that may leave owners in a tight spot.

By Steven Loveday

Repair / Maintenance - Mar 15 2023 -