80% Repairable

[Ajangel]

Ryan Decker, Scout Motors' strategy director, emphasized the company's commitment to owner-repairable vehicles: "Well, the number we put out there was that over 80% of repair orders are capable in fields. That means in a customer’s driveway or literally in fields."

What types of repairs or maintenance do you see yourself doing on your own Scout?

 

[dleepnw]

Where/when did he say this?

 

[Ajangel]

Where/when did he say this?

You can read it in this article: https://www.thedrive.com/news/scout-wants-to-build-evs-you-can-fix-yourself?hl=en-US

I'll find the video and let you know later.

 

[Ajangel]

You can read it in this article: https://www.thedrive.com/news/scout-wants-to-build-evs-you-can-fix-yourself?hl=en-US

I'll find the video and let you know later.

This is straight from the Scout Motors website. Sorry but I didn't find the video.

https://support.scoutmotors.com/en/articles/10034786-where-will-i-be-able-to-service-a-scout-vehicle

 

[PHDscout]

Maintenance and repairs……As much as Scout Motors will let me. I’m a hands on kind of owner. Love learning and knowing everything about my vehicle. Owners willing to learn and help each other. That’s what makes the Scout community so strong. I wish more Auto companies would give the owner more support in DIY warranty repairs and general services. Help me help you…..

 

[Deuce]

I'll rebuild a battery pack if I need to.

 

[PNW Nate]

I'll rebuild a battery pack if I need to.

Hate to be "that guy" because I would love to work on everything, but:
I wonder if Scout has considered the liability issues with encouraging/allowing customers to work on an 800V internal system. Statistically, it is going to kill some of us.

 

[PHDscout]

Hate to be "that guy" because I would love to work on everything, but:
I wonder if Scout has considered the liability issues with encouraging/allowing customers to work on an 800V internal system. Statistically, it is going to kill some of us.

I think we should keep it realistic. Obviously certain systems will be off limits….

 

[No_Remorse]

I'd like to repair most things like my current Jeep - axles, gears, brakes/rotors, clearly maintain the EREV engine, body parts...I'll be as hands on as they'll let me get away with. Electronics are not off-topic, but without access to a wiring schema or code (ha! like they would even allow that) then not much one could do from that front, likely wouldn't want to either.

 

[Deuce]

Hate to be "that guy" because I would love to work on everything, but:
I wonder if Scout has considered the liability issues with encouraging/allowing customers to work on an 800V internal system. Statistically, it is going to kill some of us.

Some of you may die, but that's a risk they're willing to take!

Kidding, but check out some videos of people doing battery work. It really isn't that bad. A battery is a battery. Check out Edd China fixing a Nissan.

 

[Mr._Bill]

I would guess that the 800V electrical system is included in the 20% that Scout considers to not be serviceable by the vehicle owner.

 

[Dive Bar Casanova]

Big deal now is right to repair laws being passed or promoted in states.
Maybe it plays to that and being owner friendly maintenance.

 

[Mr._Bill]

Really, under normal conditions, how much maintenance and repair will there be? At least 80% outside of the manufacturer repair facility is not an unreasonable expectation for a BEV.

I have a 2013 Nissan Leaf. I have only replaced tires and wiper blades. It was a lease return. The dealer replaced one front strut that was making noise, and the Main Battery pack, both under warranty.

 

[No_Remorse]

Really, under normal conditions, how much maintenance and repair will there be? At least 80% outside of the manufacturer repair facility is not an unreasonable expectation for a BEV.

I have a 2013 Nissan Leaf. I have only replaced tires and wiper blades. It was a lease return. The dealer replaced one front strut that was making noise, and the Main Battery pack, both under warranty.

I wouldn't think maintenance items, I'd think fenders, bumpers, axles...things that can bust when wheeling.

 

[Dive Bar Casanova]

Really, under normal conditions, how much maintenance and repair will there be? At least 80% outside of the manufacturer repair facility is not an unreasonable expectation for a BEV.

I have a 2013 Nissan Leaf. I have only replaced tires and wiper blades. It was a lease return. The dealer replaced one front strut that was making noise, and the Main Battery pack, both under warranty.

Drive by and look into a Tesla repair facility.
I did at the Westlake Ca location.
Cars waiting repair backed-up 1/8 acre, and cars torn apart on HUGE the shop floor.

The perfect car has not been produced yet.
Add a OHV and we're going to see some mulligans.