How close must a Scout Service Center location be to you? Poll

[PMurphy]

I will drive up to 45 minutes but that’s likely my limit. Anything further away or that forces me to drive through a big city is likely a no-go. How about you? And yes, I’m aware they are planning a mobile service network but there’s a limit to what these folks can do.

To learn more about Scout Service Center plans see:

Scout Stores / Service Centers ("Scout Studios") plans revealed: 25 will open in 2027, expanding to 100 by 2032

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Service will be the biggest downside to the new Scout. There can be the Right to Repair with all the manuals available, but just because we know how to do major work on our Scout II's doesn't mean many of us have the ability to diagnose and repair the electronics in the Traveler or Terra (or even those in a 2024 anything ICE). It's a whole different game.

I agree with other posters. If I can drop it off for service 30 min. away and have a way back home (or have it picked up), that would be acceptable. But if it's going to be a daily driver, a couple hours away just won't work for most people.

 

[sattman69]

Because distance is meaningless. In a big city, it can take you an hour and a half to go 25 miles. Warranty has nothing to do with how far someone is willing to drive for service.

I agree, time is precious. I’m extremely fortunate as I live 800’, about 3 min. from the Rivian Service Center in Denver. It’s a huge peace of mind.
If everything comes together for my Scout Traveler reservation, I ‘ll be retired, or damn close, and living in Charlotte. That should be about an hour from the factory. That won’t be bad!

 

[NukeDukem]

I agree, time is precious. I’m extremely fortunate as I live 800’, about 3 min. from the Rivian Service Center in Denver. It’s a huge peace of mind.
If everything comes together for my Scout Traveler reservation, I ‘ll be retired, or damn close, and living in Charlotte. That should be about an hour from the factory. That won’t be bad!

Hey we'll be in Charlotte at the end of February.

 

[sattman69]

Hey we'll be in Charlotte at the end of February.

Cool. Hope the weather is nicer. We are there about 4 times a year. Next is mid-February for wedding shower and again in May for PGA Championship @ Quail Hallow.

 

[NukeDukem]

Cool. Hope the weather is nicer. We are there about 4 times a year. Next is mid-February for wedding shower and again in May for PGA Championship @ Quail Hallow.

That sounds more fun than the shopping the wife plans on doing. I’m hoping to hit up some guitar shops.