https://insideevs.com/news/777127/slate-truck-service-partnership/
Slate isn’t going to build out its own service centers like Tesla or Rivian. Here’s what it plans to do instead with its affordable EV truck.
*On Tuesday, Slate addressed one big unknown: where buyers will be able to get their mini electric trucks serviced. The automaker has struck a deal with the RepairPal online network of repair shops in what it calls an “industry-first” partnership. *
RepairPal’s 4,000-plus locations are where future Slate owners can go to get work done on their trucks once they hit the road in late 2026. (Notably, the company says that not all locations will offer warranty repairs.) DIY-averse customers will also be able to hit up a shop for professional installation of the automaker’s many unique accessories, like an SUV kit that adds a roof and an extra row of seats.
RepairPal isn’t a chain of service centers itself. Instead, it certifies all sorts of independent shops based on metrics like their pricing, customer satisfaction, what tools they have and the experience level of their mechanics. The company was acquired by restaurant-ratings giant Yelp last year.
The idea, Slate says, is to give customers quality service all around the country—without spending the time and capital needed to build all that infrastructure itself.
RepairPal offers guaranteed pricing, so Slate service will cost the same no matter which location you go to.
SO. Good Move? What say ye?