
Independent Shops and EV Repair: 15-Minute Fix vs 32-Day Wait
Why independent shops beat 32-day dealer EV waits with a 15-minute software fix — and the access, tooling, and staff-retooling costs the panel skipped.

Why independent shops beat 32-day dealer EV waits with a 15-minute software fix — and the access, tooling, and staff-retooling costs the panel skipped.

New vehicle dealers clawed back DIFM repair share with all-makes service and used-vehicle reconditioning. The real lever was parts coverage, not marketing.