HOW TESLA REWARDED ME FOR TELLING THE TRUTH

EV Channels Review

The reviewer details a long and often contentious relationship with Tesla, stemming from initial enthusiasm and ownership to significant frustrations with parts availability, repair restrictions, and the company's treatment of salvaged vehicles. Key issues highlighted include Tesla's refusal to sell parts to independent repairers, the denial of mandatory airbag recalls on accident-damaged cars, and the disabling of Supercharging access for salvaged vehicles, even after owners paid to have it reinstated. The reviewer also recounts a deeply negative experience purchasing a used Model X, which involved significant delays and poor communication. Ultimately, despite being a shareholder and having a referral code that drove sales, Tesla banned him from referral incentives, citing 'bad faith' actions on his YouTube channel. The reviewer concludes that his true calling lies more with the broader DIY electric vehicle community than with Tesla owners, who he feels are less inclined to tinker due to warranties and payments.