Im assuming the dealer told you that? I personally have not ordered 1 of these in I do not like the thought of dual 2s batteries and the design of this truck it looks like it would be difficult to go to a single 4s. As far as redcat being anywhere near indestructable I would not stand behind that statement 1 bit that truck is 2 big to be indestructable. I have seen a few bashing vids and it seamed to hold up well. I am not sure where you are located but im sure you are aware cold plays hell on any plastic.