In podcast of the BNR columnist van der Burg attention to the pathetic yoke in the NRC about Tesla. The complaints begin shortly after the taxi drivers received their brand new white Model S in 2014. The windshield wiper hits the hood. The side turn signals come off. The side mirror adjusts itself as you see fit. The tire pressure sensor breaks off. Clicking sounds are heard when steering and braking. The suspension creaks, the wind is loud, the reversing lamp contains moisture.

They reclaim the purchase price of more than 86.000 euros.

Taxi drivers received their new Tesla Model S in 2014. They soon received complaints. Meanwhile, the owners of four small taxi companies, Samir Bougrina, Badradin Boucharraba, Said Aberkane and Mourad el Makhlofi, have filed a lawsuit against Tesla. They reclaim the purchase price of their car.

"We don't want to exploit everything, but it's like we bought a jacket and got pants," said Bougrina and Boucharraba,

Ben van der Burg has great difficulty with these kinds of sentiments and writes in his column:

“You know, when you buy a newly developed car, there is a good chance that you will get flaws. You drive a beta car. You are part of an experiment. You contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions. That hurts sometimes. If you don't want teething problems with your car, then you take the list of the most reliable cars and if you buy a Toyota Verso-S, a Yaris or a Mazda 2, according to the Consumers' Association, you have the least chance of nagging. ”

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