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Robot Overlord's latest activity
Robot Overlord
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UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post
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Squeaky door handles when they open
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While you are under warranty, just put in a service ticket. It's possible door handles are among the many parts that have received...
Jul 4, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Whhrheb's post
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Maryland
OEM Rivian R1T Cross Bars, Full Set - $300 OBO (two keys included)
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Full set of original OEM Rivian R1T cargo cross bars (2 bars). Never actually used to carry cargo, just sat on the truck — dusty from...
Jul 3, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Chinna's post
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Rivian Care coverage expands to 31 states
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Odometer 34593 miles for 2022 R1S, 3 years is 2428 4 years 3708 5 yeras 4540 6 years 6035 7 years 8290 8 years 9685 Contract starts...
Jul 3, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Rivian Care coverage expands to 31 states
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So I’ll likely remain locked out even once this comes to Virginia since I didn’t purchase my one-owner, pre-owned R1T from Rivian...
Jul 3, 2026
Robot Overlord
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UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post
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Rivian Service policy - no alternative transportation unless vehicle kept for 48 hrs
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VW Group did not invest in Rivian. Rather it entered into a joint venture with Rivian—i.e. they started a new "company" together with...
Jul 2, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Noplacelikeloam's post
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Rivian Service policy - no alternative transportation unless vehicle kept for 48 hrs
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The AI tool is as good as fart in thunderstorm. Slapping a LLM on the back of an app and attaching it to a few policies only fools some...
Jul 2, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Donald Stanfield's post
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Rivian Service policy - no alternative transportation unless vehicle kept for 48 hrs
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Same thing with BMW. I'd hate to lose the extra space that going to an iX would cause, but if I have to drive 7 hours round trip to...
Jul 2, 2026
Robot Overlord
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hsctiger's post
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Rivian Service policy - no alternative transportation unless vehicle kept for 48 hrs
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12 year Tesla owner here and I've witnessed the decline of their Richmond VA Service Center first hand. You can't get an appointment...
Jul 2, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Mellowyellow's post
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Rivian Service policy - no alternative transportation unless vehicle kept for 48 hrs
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I’ve had a bunch of service appointments throughout my ownership experience and only one time they gave me a Rivian loaner. All other...
Jul 2, 2026
Robot Overlord
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RivAW's post
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Rivian Service policy - no alternative transportation unless vehicle kept for 48 hrs
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The distance to a service center doesn’t matter. You know that before you buy and should be part of your personal math. They also dont...
Jul 2, 2026
Robot Overlord
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MikeWilliams_R1T's post
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Rivian Service policy - no alternative transportation unless vehicle kept for 48 hrs
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Rivian can and should fix the service bottlenecks very quickly. They already have an onboarding and training program for outside shops...
Jul 2, 2026
Robot Overlord
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the.phd's post
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Rivian Service policy - no alternative transportation unless vehicle kept for 48 hrs
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shitty move if this is a new policy. I completely get not providing for out of warranty or non-warranty covered repairs, but if its a...
Jul 2, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Ralph's post
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Rivian Service policy - no alternative transportation unless vehicle kept for 48 hrs
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That might make R2s a casualty for us also. I can *maybe* see this within X distance (50mi?) of a service center. But we are 3.5-4...
Jul 2, 2026
Robot Overlord
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tones94's post
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Service Experience, Gen1 vs Gen2 Efficiency and R2 Sighting
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Felt the same after getting multiple gen 2 loaners while my 22 R1t was in service. Wish I could combine the things I love about my gen 1...
Jul 2, 2026
Robot Overlord
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SDINSD's post
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Rivian Care coverage expands to 31 states
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Maybe this will prompt a discount promotion at Xcare :)
Jul 2, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Rivian Care coverage expands to 31 states
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So that knocks me out of waiting on Virginia making the list. Bummer!
Jul 2, 2026
Robot Overlord
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jcdavison's post
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Rivian Care coverage expands to 31 states
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I found out today that people who are the second owner are not eligible for coverage.
Jul 2, 2026
Robot Overlord
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hammick's post
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UV/IR Tint or snap shades?
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Thanks. Have an appointment on Friday to get all the rear windows and hatch with the same UV/IR rejection film that our windshield has...
Jul 1, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Rade's post
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Updates continue to add features but reduce dependability
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It's not just you. I am totally blown away by the physical build quality of the vehicle; the fit and finish continue to be superb after...
Jun 29, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Niftly3d's post
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Made a tray that sits over the Console Vault. Looking for an owner to test the fit.
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Thanks for offering to help. I already accepted another person's offer but if that falls through I'll let you know. To answer your other...
Jun 29, 2026
Robot Overlord
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thehorsegirl's post
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My "adventure truck" was destroyed by suncreen...
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Seriously? Are you really trying to turn this into a dick measuring contest over who is more "adventurous?" I work my truck hard...
Jun 29, 2026
Robot Overlord
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loqueid's post
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My "adventure truck" was destroyed by suncreen...
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It looks rugged! Sounds like it's living up the adventure! Honestly, I have no dog in the fight and my opinion, nor others, matters...
Jun 29, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Captain JB's post
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Rivian AEB failure and crash
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I happen to be a retired pilot. We had to take a checkride…...a proficiency check once a year for obvious reasons. 30-40% of that...
Jun 28, 2026
Robot Overlord
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SwampNut's post
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Rivian AEB failure and crash
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She turned left in front of us while driving straight in an intersection. The truck did NOTHING to help. In contrast, years ago, my...
Jun 28, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Marchin_MTB's post
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Rivian AEB failure and crash
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Had a 2015 BMW i3 that, in a similar geometry, prevented a collision (brakes fully engaged before I could lift halfway off the go...
Jun 28, 2026
Robot Overlord
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SwampNut's post
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Rivian AEB failure and crash
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Every vehicle is a compromise. I don't know of another truck that has a better set of compromises. We refuse to drive ICE. We need a...
Jun 28, 2026
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Rivian AEB failure and crash
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First, that is rotten luck, very sorry. Second, Rivian needs look at this, it is a big miss. Third, as many, many others will note...
Jun 28, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Proximity Sensor Error (activating) when decellerating or accellerating
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Feb 23 R1T - My right front sensor has started sounding off too. I do have a Rago Fabrications metal license plate holder on that tow...
Jun 27, 2026
Robot Overlord
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slillie's post
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Proximity Alarms When Turning Right
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Take a video or pictures when it is pinging but no vehicle is showing on the screen.
Jun 27, 2026
Robot Overlord
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2kwik4u's post
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Proximity Alarms When Turning Right
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@byronandalex You have running boards on the truck? Mine detects the running boards all the time. Take the boards off and the "fantom...
Jun 27, 2026
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BlueHeathen's post
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Proximity Alarms When Turning Right
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I went back and found a pic I took of the sensors that were replaced. The one on the left has the Ford logo but it's obscured a little...
Jun 27, 2026
Robot Overlord
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BlueHeathen's post
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Proximity Alarms When Turning Right
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I had a very similar issue for a while after first buying my 2023 R1T and finally after showing a mobile tech (thus proving I wasn't...
Jun 27, 2026
Robot Overlord
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ne0phyte's post
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Guide: R1S / R1T Wind Noise FIX!
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Hi guys, I've been reading these forums for advice and tips on troubleshooting wind noise, and I have come up with a DIY fix that works...
Jun 27, 2026
Robot Overlord
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RoverFan's post
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What are your thoughts on a 10 yr or 11 yr / 100,000 miles - 150,000 miles bumper to bumper extended warranty by Fidelity Warranty Services
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Correct, here is the air suspension listed as a covered component in the lower tier, inclusionary GOLD coverage. FRONT/REAR...
Jun 26, 2026
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RoverFan's post
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What are your thoughts on a 10 yr or 11 yr / 100,000 miles - 150,000 miles bumper to bumper extended warranty by Fidelity Warranty Services
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@MidnightRivian $500 deductible is only available on coverage when the vehicle already has 35K+ miles. I have reached out to the...
Jun 26, 2026
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drivetorun's post
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What are your thoughts on a 10 yr or 11 yr / 100,000 miles - 150,000 miles bumper to bumper extended warranty by Fidelity Warranty Services
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For those debating between Fidelity and XCare, I tried to butt up the exclusions against one another in this GSheet. Overall, XCare did...
Jun 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Marchin_MTB's post
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What are your thoughts on a 10 yr or 11 yr / 100,000 miles - 150,000 miles bumper to bumper extended warranty by Fidelity Warranty Services
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Been thinking about this more lately so it’s good to know there might be options out there. Also wondering if Rivian will sell extended...
Jun 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Thebandit's post
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My "adventure truck" was destroyed by suncreen...
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Yeah that's why I asked what OP used. DEET-containing products will melt plastics. I suspect it was inspect repellant and not the...
Jun 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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My "adventure truck" was destroyed by suncreen...
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Thanks for sharing the article. I’ve been the victim of sunscreen and DEET damage to / melting of some of our backpack water resistant...
Jun 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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jeeden's post
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My "adventure truck" was destroyed by suncreen...
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So the backcountry ultralight backpacking world is about as adventurous as you can get, and if you want to watch a lot of people get...
Jun 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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GoBlueR1T's post
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My "adventure truck" was destroyed by suncreen...
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fwiw, this happened to me last summer, and Rivian replaced it under warranty without any pushback. Maybe I got lucky. I wasn't sure what...
Jun 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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thehorsegirl's post
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My "adventure truck" was destroyed by suncreen...
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I actually feel like that is an absurd ask considering none of my cheaper commuter cars with plastic or leather interiors have needed...
Jun 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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thehorsegirl's post
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My "adventure truck" was destroyed by suncreen...
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Wow, a lot of you guys seem to think I'm slathering my hands in a thick layer of sunscreen and wiping it on my door handle :CWL: I...
Jun 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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iamnid's post
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My "adventure truck" was destroyed by suncreen...
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Funny you mention that. My initial thought was that it looks like plastic that's come in contact with deet
Jun 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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kokode's post
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My "adventure truck" was destroyed by suncreen...
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I mean I do feel this is partially on Rivian. We've known that soft touch plastics don't hold up well since the mid 2000's (anyone...
Jun 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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mkhuffman's post
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My "adventure truck" was destroyed by suncreen...
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I agree the responsibility is with the owner, and thank you @thehorsegirl for alerting me to this potential problem. The only time I...
Jun 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Dave Cundiff's post
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My "adventure truck" was destroyed by suncreen...
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I suspect both Rivian and @thehorsegirl have good-faith arguments here. I don't recall being told, either in person or in the manual...
Jun 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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thehorsegirl's post
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My "adventure truck" was destroyed by suncreen...
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I've noticed the last few months that the coating on the driver door handle of my 2023 R1T was starting to look bad...like REALLY bad...
Jun 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Wet spot under driver mat
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Warning: LONG post. I appreciate those who read it all and those who share thoughts on these issues. Feb 2023 R1T - second owner here...
Jun 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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kallisti5's post
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Wet spot under driver mat
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The thing is, I *really* don't want an extended warranty. I want to be able as an owner, to be empowered to fix my own stuff. I really...
Jun 26, 2026
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