Based on this case, post-hoc remediation is far more difficult than preventive design. Rimac ultimately chose to record videos methodically countering the circulating repair quotes and softened its blacklist policy toward owners—essentially a passive response forced by public pressure rather than a proactively designed business model. Once a third-party tuner completes a 'manufacturer-undefined' modified version, all subsequent discussion revolves around the brand, yet the brand is no longer the narrative driver—whether the assessment is 'desecration of craftsmanship' or 'owner freedom,' the brand becomes merely a passive discussion subject. To avoid this predicament, the key is establishing a 'paid gatekeeping' mechanism like Ferrari or Porsche before controversy arises, so the brand is already the sole certifier of legitimate repair channels, rather than attempting to reclaim narrative control after public opinion has formed.