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Battery health, degradation, warranties, recalls, tires, 12V batteries and finding a shop that knows EVs.
The NHTSA lookup shows open recalls by VIN, but a recall can be superseded by a newer one. How do you confirm a remedy was really done - service records, the de…
Brake fluid flushes, "battery coolant service", cabin filters, alignment packages... What have you been quoted at a service visit, and what does the maintenance…
Dealer service departments vary a lot on EVs. What should people look for in an independent shop - certifications, high-voltage training, tooling? Share good sh…
Numbers online range from a few thousand dollars for a refurbished module to five figures for a new pack. If you have had a pack or module replaced out of warra…
The small 12V battery can leave an EV "bricked" even with a full main pack. What warning signs did you get, what did the replacement cost, and is lithium 12V wo…
EVs are heavy and quick, and a lot of owners report short tire life. What mileage are you getting, which tires lasted longest, and did an alignment fix it?
No oil changes, but not zero maintenance either: tires, cabin filters, brake fluid, coolant, wipers. Technicians and long-term owners, what is on your real sche…