Reply from AmberFeb 26, 2025
Dear Abe,
Thank you for providing your feedback and sharing your concerns. We appreciate the opportunity to clarify our diagnostic and underwriting process, as our goal is always to provide transparency and help Tesla owners make informed decisions about their vehicle coverage.
Our underwriting process utilizes advanced AI diagnostic tooling in combination with a manual review by a Tesla diagnostic veteran with over 10 years of experience. This approach allows us to assess the overall health of your vehicle, including historical alerts that, even if not currently present, indicate potential future concerns.
During the complimentary diagnostic, we identified a high-voltage isolation alert (BMS_a142_SW_Isolation_Degradation) that occurred on January 27 at 11:51 AM. While the alert has not reoccurred, low isolation suggests a high-voltage short to ground/chassis, which is a serious concern likely to resurface over time. Additionally, we noted an airbag alert (GTW_w218_airbagIndicator) and even offered to collaborate with your preferred mechanic to diagnose and resolve the issue. Our technician also informed you of a right rear door handle alert (GTW_a396_prHndFault, HANDLE_FAULT_UNCALIBRATED), which was successfully resolved through calibration.
To accommodate your needs, we provided an AmberCare Basics coverage option at $94 per month, excluding only components potentially related to the alerts we identified such as the airbags, cabin heater, battery coolant heater, AC compressor, junction boxes, and HV cabling. However, this plan still covers a wide range of critical vehicle systems, including the media control unit, charging system, autopilot cameras, and body controllers—offering significant value and protection. Beyond that, upon repair of the airbag and isolation faults, these exclusions would be removed, allowing for even broader coverage.
The purpose of our diagnostic is not to deny coverage but to assess risk accurately and ensure we can responsibly underwrite each vehicle. We strive to educate owners on potential issues and provide fair coverage options without overextending risk—allowing us to continue offering affordable plans to customers like yourself.
We understand this may not be the outcome you hoped for, but we remain committed to supporting you and ensuring you have the necessary insights to make the best decision for your vehicle. If you have any further questions or would like to discuss alternative solutions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Best regards,
Team Amber