I've had my 2019 Tesla Model 3 for about two years and it's been mostly great, but over the last few months the front suspension has developed this really annoying creaking sound whenever I go over speed bumps or turn into driveways. It's worse in the morning and gets slightly better after driving for a while. I took it to a Tesla service center and they said they couldn't replicate it (of course) and charged me 150 dirhams for the inspection. I've read online that the Model 3's upper control arms are known to fail and cause exactly this kind of creaking. The problem is, the Tesla service center wants 2,500 dirhams to replace both front upper control arms. I found an independent shop that offers
adept Tesla repair at 800Sayara Sharjah and they quoted me 1,400 for the same job using OEM parts. Has anyone here used an independent shop for Tesla suspension work? I'm nervous because of all the electronics and the fact that Tesla might blame them if something else goes wrong. But the price difference is huge. Any experiences, good or bad, would really help me decide. Thanks.
