Tesla is enabling the appropriate to restore its automobiles, at the very least considerably, by opening the Digital Components Catalog (EPC) to the general public. It will permit homeowners to buy and set up some automobile elements themselves.
The EPC being opened comes with some caveats, although, and there are just a few catches.
Tesla has saved its EPC open to the general public to keep up transparency with homeowners, exhibiting them the elements and programs of the EVs. It has additionally been an excellent type of training for homeowners and Tesla followers who’re all the time taken with discovering out what issues are added or taken away from automobiles as they’re up to date.
Nonetheless, homeowners haven’t had the chance to buy and set up elements on their very own, and for good purpose. Tesla has loads at stake with its automobiles, and the vehicles are way more tech-based than automobiles of the previous. Some elements are higher left within the arms of educated mechanics and technicians who can set up issues with out a lot threat.
The EPC being opened for purchases was first seen by Not a Tesla App.
Tesla has appeared to undertake this mentality with the EPC and its newfound potential to supply merchandise to customers.
There are some issues that Tesla homeowners will be capable to purchase with out challenge, however different elements are restricted, and require a service ticket to buy.
🚨 RIGHT TO REPAIR: Tesla is now promoting elements from the Mannequin S, 3, X, and Y on its Digital Components Catalog (EPC).
You should purchase some elements to those automobiles with none restrictions. Nonetheless, remember that some elements require a service ticket to purchase.
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Tesla’s stance on “Proper to Restore” has been controversial and has introduced on lawsuits from some. After initially being thrown out, Tesla was compelled to face a lawsuit as U.S. District Choose Trina Thompson in San Francisco reversed her ruling in June 2024.
Tesla faces previous lawsuit that claims it monopolizes restore and elements market
She stated homeowners have a proper to show that Tesla compelled them to pay excessive costs for repairs.
There have been additionally points with the corporate’s in depth wait durations.
At present, half availability ranges to each automobile that’s at present provided aside from the Cybertruck. Tesla isn’t providing something within the EPC for the all-electric pickup, at the very least not but.
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