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Lowered blue Tesla Model Y parked in a Bay Area driveway, front three-quarter view
Tesla's New Model Y Suspension Recall Explained: What Bay Area Owners Need to Know
Tesla's new Model Y recall covers 19 cars with under-torqued front suspension bolts, a separate issue from the 1.2 million-vehicle NHTSA investigation opened in July. Here is what Bay Area... Read more...
Matte black Tesla Model Y parked in a Bay Area driveway, the model affected by the NHTSA front suspension investigation
NHTSA Is Investigating Tesla Suspension Failures: What Model 3 and Model Y Owners Should Know
In July 2026 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary investigation into roughly 1.2 million Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles after more than 150 reports of... Read more...
Blue Tesla Model Y parked in a Bay Area driveway, the kind of daily driver that spends its week in stop and go San Jose traffic
Does Bay Area Stop and Go Traffic Wear Out Your Tesla's Suspension Faster?
Back to school traffic means more stop and go driving. Here is what that load does to your Tesla's front suspension, warning signs to watch for, and when to get... Read more...
White Tesla Model X parked in a Bay Area driveway before a mobile suspension service visit
Why Do Teslas Wear Out Suspension Parts Faster Than Gas Cars?
A Tesla carries several hundred to more than a thousand pounds over a comparable gas car, and the suspension absorbs every bit of it. Here is which parts wear first,... Read more...
Lowered blue Tesla Model Y parked in a Bay Area driveway, the kind of used Tesla worth a suspension inspection before you buy
Buying a Used Tesla in the Bay Area? Check the Suspension Before You Sign
A mobile Tesla mechanic's checklist for inspecting the suspension on a used Model 3, Model Y, Model S, or Model X before you hand over the money. What to look... Read more...
Black Tesla Model S parked in a Bay Area driveway during a mobile suspension service call
Sitting Low and Hissing: Tesla Model S and Model X Air Suspension Warning Signs
If your Model S or Model X sags overnight, hisses when parked, or throws a suspension warning, the air system is telling you something. Here is what each symptom means... Read more...
Tesla Cybercab on display with butterfly doors open showing the two-seat cabin
When the Driver Disappears: What the Tesla Cybercab Means for the Future of Auto Repair
Tesla Cybercab production is underway at Giga Texas. Autonomous vehicles will still need service, and possibly more of it. How Ride Rite Mobile Auto Services is planning for the robotaxi... Read more...
Gray Tesla Model S parked outside, front three-quarter view, serviced by RideRite Mobile Auto Services in the Bay Area
How Do You Know When Your Tesla Needs New Control Arms?
Clunks, wander, and uneven tire wear are the big three. Here is how to tell if your Tesla's control arms are worn out, how many miles they actually last, and... Read more...
RideRite technician working on a Tesla suspension in the customer's driveway
Why Does My Tesla Clunk Over Bumps? A Bay Area Mechanic Explains
Hearing a clunk from your Tesla Model 3 or Model Y over bumps? Here is what usually causes it, when it is worth worrying about, and how a Bay Area... Read more...
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Clunk or Squeak Over Bumps: What Your Front Suspension Is Telling You
A low-speed squeak or a clunk over bumps on a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y usually means worn front control arms. Learn the warning signs, why it happens on Bay Area roads, and how RideRite replaces them at your home or office. Read more...
Tesla Cybercab robotaxi driving on a San Francisco street, June 2026
Who Will Service the Tesla Cybercab? Why Robotaxi Maintenance Will Come to You
Tesla's Cybercab has no steering wheel and can't be driven to a repair shop. Here's how robotaxi-era maintenance will actually work — and why mobile service is the answer. Read more...
How Low Can You Lower a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y?
Thinking about lowering springs or coilovers on your Tesla Model 3 or Y? Here's how low you can realistically go, what changes, and the parts you'll need to do it right. Read more...