Man takes his 186,000-mile Model S to Tesla and says 'fix everything you spot', he ends up with a staggering bill
Published on Jun 23, 2026 at 3:49 AM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Jun 23, 2026 at 3:49 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
When this man took his Model S into Tesla and asked for every issue to be fixed up, he was left stunned with the bill.
YouTuber Electric Vehicle Man had racked up 186,000 miles on his EV.
Having accumulated nearly 200,000 miles, he was anticipating that there would be a fair few issues to be addressed.
But he was totally taken aback when he saw the final bill.
How much work did this 186,000-mile Tesla Model S need?
Electric Vehicle Man was under no illusions about the issues that his car had accumulated over time.
“[The car] is in a bit of a state,” the owner admitted.
“It’s an ex-company car, it’s been up and down the [highway], done lots of miles.
“It needed one hell of a clean.”
But after that came the more substantial repairs, including a charge port sensor fault, wiper linkage damage, and suspension issues that caused the uneven tire wear.
There was a whole laundry list of problems for Tesla to get to grips with.
So that leaves one question – how much was it going to cost him?
The final bill left this Tesla owner in shock
It was time for the big reveal – the ultimate cost for the repairs.
All in all, it came to $4,041 [£3,050] in total.
That is pricey, there’s no question about it.
And there’s still repairs left to be done, namely a steering wheel that is off-center and an unaddressed rattle.
“I mean it is what it is but it’s a bit more than I thought it was or would be especially for the work… this would be a lot cheaper I’m sure [at an] independent rather than Tesla,” he said.
The battery was in good health, so that’s one positive to come out of the experience.
But believe it or not, it comes out pretty cheap compared to some of the other repair bills we’ve seen.
Remember this Florida man shelled out $12,000 for a repair bill after he spilled a bottle of water in his Hyundai?
But that pales in comparison to Tyler Hoover from Hoovies Garage who spent more than $200,000 fixing his broken cars over the span of 2025.
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
