Tesla Archives - BodyShop Business
Eustis Body Shop Earns Tesla-Approved Status

Eustis Body Shop announced that its Amber Hill location in Lincoln, Neb., has officially become a Tesla-Approved Collision Center.

Tesla Model 3 TPMS Service

Resetting and programming TPMS sensors for a Tesla is a lot like any other vehicle, and the challenge is still the same: keeping the light off.

Fix Auto Chicago Earns Tesla Collision Center Certification

This certification is granted only to facilities that meet Tesla’s exacting standards for repair and customer care.

Autel Expands Tesla Diagnostics on Ultra Series Tablets

Autel announced it has added significant Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicle diagnostic coverage with a new software release and Tesla-compatible cable.

Spanesi Welders Included in Tesla Body Repair Program

Spanesi’s 14500A spot welder and Q5.2 three-torch synergic MIG/MAG welder have been included in the Tesla Body Repair Program-approved Global Tooling Master List.

Tesla Earns its First Safety Award from IIHS

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that Tesla has picked up its first award from the institute for its 2019 Model 3 – its less expensive sedan – that qualifies for a TOP SAFETY PICK+.

Nissan, Nio to Enable Hands-Free Driver Assist

Nissan and Nio are the latest automakers to join the market of hands-off driver-assist systems.

Tesla Offers Auto Insurance in California

Tesla has launched an insurance service designed to give drivers in California – its biggest market – lower rates because of safety features on its electric vehicles, according to an article by Reuters.

Consumer Safety Groups Call for Investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot System, Marketing

Two consumer safety groups are calling for federal and state investigations of Tesla’s semi-autonomous technology following several fatal crashes linked to the system over the last few years, according to an article by CNBC.

Tesla Adds Bumper Replacement to Mobile Service Offerings

Tesla has announced that it is working to add even more capability to its mobile repair fleet, including the ability to change out bumpers, according to an article by Clean Technica.

California Highway Patrol Maneuvers to Stop Speeding Tesla with Sleeping Driver

A Tesla was cruising down Highway 101 in Redwood City, Calif., early one morning when a highway patrol officer pulled alongside it and realized the driver was asleep at the wheel, according to an LA Times article.

Tesla CEO Says Some Tesla-Owned Body Shops Completing Repairs in Less Than 24 Hours

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says that there are some Tesla-owned body shops that are completing repairs in 24 hours, and hopes to eventually get that to same-day or even less than an hour.