“Something happened to that car.”
Posted: October 4, 2024 2:00 PM CDT
In the United States, the average length of time someone owns a car before reselling or disposing of it is 8 years. As the quality standards of automobiles increase, old car It’s still driving on the road without any problems.
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All cars eventually wear out and need to be replaced, but some cars will need to be replaced sooner than others. For example, many mechanics share which cars have lasted the longest in their experience. Honda and Toyota cars frequently rank high on these lists.
On the other end of the spectrum, some cars deteriorate fairly quickly. Now, a TikTok user has sparked a debate by suggesting Tesla as a surprising new car on the list of cars that deteriorate quickly.
Why does this Tesla look like this?
In a video with over 18,000 views, TikTok user Rodrigo Mendoza (@screwface22o4) takes you inside a Tesla that is still two years old.
As he pans around the car, you can see that much of the interior wood detail has peeled off.
It is unclear if this is a genuine Tesla product or if the wood veneer was added after the car was purchased. Nevertheless, many Tesla owners complain about the quality of the wood trim on their Tesla cars.
For example, one Tesla Model 3 owner claimed that the wood trim was starting to peel off. Only 1 year since purchase. Others have also reported Similar peelingwhile others claim that the wood trim has begun to deteriorate. flakes over time.
That being said, Tesla cars from the era Mendoza showed should still be attractive. covered by warranty. Internet users report that they were able to resolve this issue through a warranty program.
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In the comments section, many users expressed their surprise at the condition of the vehicle.
“My current plaid is 3 years old and my old Model 3 Performance is 5 years old and I’ve never had a problem like this,” the user said.
“Maybe the detailer soaped it all up and now it’s peeling off,” added another.
“I can’t help it. Something happened to that car. I have two of these cars,” said a third.
“This is why Toyota is always better in everyday use,” declared a further TIkToker.
The Daily Dot reached out to Tesla via email and Mendoza via direct message on TikTok and Instagram.
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