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Consumer Reports analysis finds EV owners spending half as much on maintenance compared to owners of gas-powered vehicles

Green Car Congress

A new analysis by Consumer Reports finds that owners of plug-in electric vehicles are spending half as much on maintenance and repair as the owners of similar gas-powered vehicles. Average maintenance/repair costs over vehicle lifetime. Average maintenance/repair costs over vehicle lifetime.

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Schaeffler India launches skilling initiative to empower youth in EV Maintenance | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Schaeffler India has unveiled a first-of-its-kind initiative to empower disadvantaged youth in the future-oriented field of electric vehicle (EV) maintenance. A collaborative venture between Schaeffler India and Don Bosco Training Centre in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, is a part of the Schaeffler Technical Enhancement Programme (STEP).

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Critical Car Maintenance Tips for a Trouble-Free Ride

Clean Fleet Report

Buying a car is a significant investment that needs proper planning for its maintenance work. That’s what will help the auto remain in top shape and give you complete, safe and trouble-free rides. Regularly visit an auto shop and learn the basic car care practices.

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Tesla eliminates annual service, keeps some periodic maintenance

Green Car Reports

Certainly, they have a lot fewer moving parts and need a lot less lubrication. Yet Tesla, like most corner auto dealerships, has made money selling extended service plans for annual maintenance on its cars, sometimes mandatory. Electric cars are supposed to be more reliable than internal combustion models.

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Study: Tesla leads with lowest ownership cost, beats Toyota

Green Car Reports

As part of its 2023 Annual Auto Surveys, Consumer Reports asked owners how much they paid out of pocket for maintenance costs like oil changes over the previous 12 months. Teslas are less expensive to maintain than other car brands, including some with strong reputations for reliability, according to Consumer Reports.

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Tesla lawsuit alleging repairs and parts monopoly has been dismissed

Teslarati

A judge has ruled in Tesla’s favor in a lawsuit claiming that the automaker has monopolized parts and services and forced customers to pay high prices alongside long wait times. The suit combined five separate lawsuits in which drivers paid for repairs and parts services from Tesla since March 2019.

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7 Maintenance Tips To Extend the Life of Your Diesel Truck

Clean Fleet Report

7 Maintenance Tips To Extend the Life of Your Diesel Truck. According to Globe Newswire, the sale of diesel pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUV) grew by 28% in 2020, even when auto sales for the year declined by 14%. According to Fortune Business Insights , the global auto engine oil market size is projected to reach $44.66