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Sunshine (she/her)@lemmy.caM to Electric Vehicles@slrpnk.netEnglish · 4 days ago

Should You Get Your EV Regularly Serviced - Or Is It A Cash Grab From Dealers?

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Should You Get Your EV Regularly Serviced - Or Is It A Cash Grab From Dealers?

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Sunshine (she/her)@lemmy.caM to Electric Vehicles@slrpnk.netEnglish · 4 days ago
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Plenty of people claim that EVs require no servicing at all — and if you're looking to save money short term, it certainly feels like not servicing your EV could be a win-win. But do your EVs require servicing? Should you get every planned service the automaker wants you to? Or is there a middle ground? ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:31 - Nobody likes wasting money 03:47 - A "standard" EV service 04:26 - Visual inspection and a tire rotation? 05:36 - Complimentary services? 07:00 - Regular service intervals are actually a good idea 07:51 - Like healthcare, regular checkups are a good idea for your EV 09:19 - Do it for your warranty! 10:32 - Finding a good dealership is essential 12:01 - The smart choice: somewhere in the middle 12:27 - DIY knowledge helps you avoid some visits 13:50 - Tackle problems when they arise if you can 14:31 - Having good relationships are important 14:47 - Clearing up some misconceptions 17:10 - Yes, servicing is not optional, but... 18:33 - Thanks, and Goodbye! 🎙️ Credits: Presenter & Script: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield Camera, Editor, Colorist: Vi Horton Art & Animation: Erin Carlie Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield Music: Licensed via Artlist.io © Transport Evolved LLC, 2025 🔗 Links: 🛒 Support the channel via Amazon: https://amzn.to/40xOyjm (As Amazon Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases.) 💖 Support Us Directly: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/transportevolved Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/transportevolved Donate Bitcoin: bc1qrzrgccxukpdz2dz9kx9jyjxmzdyhygfz0mn4wh Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/TransportEVd/shop 📺 Watch More + Stay Connected: Second Channel: Transport Evolved Take Two Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/U3tnkGNfCA Mastodon: https://mastodon.transportevolved.com/ PeerTube: transport_evolved_main@peertube.tv Aptera Referral: https://i.refs.cc/zz56EbIi (But watch this explainer first!) Solar quotes via EnergySage: https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101290941-16952262
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    Only if they’ll put in a bigger washer fluid reservoir.

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