Whether you’re deep into the hypercar world or just starting to learn the landscape, chances are you’ve heard the stories surrounding the Bugatti Veyron. The inaugural hypercar’s astronomical maintenance and repair costs have become part of modern automotive storytelling, often mentioned alongside the car’s groundbreaking influence and timeless performance. From $25,000 oil changes and $38,000 tires, to $50,000 wheels and $20,000 windshields, there’s no denying that ownership of a million-dollar hypercar comes with even more expensive maintenance costs. And while the industry and cars themselves have further evolved since the Veyron's debut back in September 2005, the CEO of Rimac Group, which includes Bugatti, Mate Rimac, took it upon himself to put those age-old tales to rest as modern models like the Chiron, Mistral, and Tourbillon continue to pave the way for the brand. 
Mate starts off the Instagram video by noting that the introduction of the Chiron already saves owners tens of thousands in running costs, as advancements in technology allowed Bugatti to ditch glued tires and wheel replacements in favor of more traditional, cost-effective tire-and-wheel options. Aiming to keep these cars on the road for generations, as they already do with the Type 57 and EB110, all new Bugattis come with a factory 4-year warranty and maintenance plan to keep every car properly maintained and help cover those big-ticket costs for owners. The conversation with fans and followers takes a turn as Mate brings up replacement parts, the myth behind the infamous $150,000 headlight (which is actually $25,000 each), and a wrecked Chiron Pur Sport in Miami that's trying to undergo a garage rebuild. 
While Rimac was never directly associated with the engineering of the Chiron, he delves deep into the hypercar's ultra-complex construction, even using mid-assembled Tourbillons in the factory as examples, and how, ultimately, Bugatti cannot support the YouTube build with parts unless it's shipped to Molsheim and conducted by properly trained technicians. Even stating that he himself is a fan of YouTubers like Matt Armstrong and their pursuit of reviving dream cars, Mate’s main argument to the now-public online dispute is that the 1,600-horsepower Bugatti Chiron is far too powerful to risk the safety of not following proper procedures to repair a car of its caliber. 
Lastly, there is the topic of part-sharing and how Bugatti uses components found in cars that cost a fraction of the price. Specifically referring to the Chiron’s airbag and how it similarly shares the shape and close, but not identical, part number to an Audi A3, Mate puts that rumor to rest as he explains that the Bugatti airbag itself is over-engineered to supply the safety needed for a hypercar collision. To hear more myth busts and how the new Bugatti Tourbillon is entirely crafted from in-house-developed parts, check out Mate Rimac’s Instagram video below.
