Rivian Service, R2 Pressure, and Why Dealerships Still Suck – w/ Mike | RivianTrackr Hangouts

⚡ Subscribe to RivianTrackr for the latest Rivian news, reviews, and updates! ⚡ ℹ️ Looking to purchase a Rivian? Use my affiliate link and you get 500 points to use toward Rivian Gear: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=JOSE1715716 ℹ️ In this episode of RivianTrackr Hangouts, I sit down with Mike Calcara from The Driveway Concierge to talk all things Rivian—from his personal ownership experience to the frustrating service challenges many owners face. We dive into what Rivian needs to fix before the R2 launch, how the company can scale without falling into the same traps as legacy automakers, and why visiting traditional dealerships still sucks. 00:00 Intro 03:03 Mike's journey with Rivian 05:10 Rivian service experience 11:27 Rivian mobile service 15:26 Rivian service with R2 29:17 Are dealerships dead? 49:08 Buying a used Rivian from a dealership 55:08 The Driveway Concierge and what it is 01:02:00 Outro Mike's Rivian Referral Code: MICHAEL19486217 The Driveway Concierge: https://thedrivewayconcierge.com Do you prefer this in audio format? Find RivianTrackr Hangouts in your favorite podcast app or visit https://riviantrackr.com/podcasts/riviantrackr-hangouts/ Visit https://riviantrackr.com for the latest news and information. – Your go-to source for all things Rivian at https://riviantrackr.com Follow along on social media for the quickest news! Twitter: https://twitter.com/RivianTrackr Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/riviantrackr.com Threads: https://threads.com/RivianTrackr Facebook: https://facebook.com/RivianTrackr Instagram: https://instagram.com/RivianTrackr Want to reach out? Please email me at jose@riviantrackr.com Support RivianTrackr with my Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3QqIMwP Some of the links on this video are affiliate links. It simply means, at no additional cost, I'll earn a commission on select items when you click through and buy any product. #Rivian #RivianR1 #RivianR1T #RivianR1S #RivianR2 #RivianR3 #RivianR3X #R2 #R3 #R3X #electricvehicle