Tesla chooses not to take part in JD Power surveys in the U.S. so it’s not easy to compare the reliability of its cars to those of its rivals. But new data from Germany’s TÜV organization gives an alarming insight into what might be in store for anyone looking to buy a used Tesla Model 3 or buy one to keep for a long time.
A TÜV test, as it’s colloquially known, is a roadworthiness assessment that gets its name from one of the companies that carry them out; the real name for the technical inspection is the Hauptuntersuchung. It must be carried out every 24 months on all cars over three years old and tests safety- and emissions-related components including the chassis, brakes, steering, lights, mirrors, seatbelts, and more. Fail the test and your car can’t legally be driven on the road.
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