Battery Tips
Electric vehicles present new challenges in the collision repair world. Unlike conventional cars, the presence of high-voltage batteries and their electronic systems means everyone involved, from first responders to tow operators, technicians, and insurance adjusters,...
When a customer rolls into your shop with a complaint that their EV won’t charge, it’s easy to assume the problem lies with the high-voltage system. After all, that’s what most owners think of when they hear “EV battery.” But more often than you might expect, the root...
A battery might look like a heavy block that won’t move once it’s in place, but the reality is different. Without hold downs, the battery can shift, vibrate, and create problems that show up as no-starts, false codes, or premature failure. For service managers,...
Beneath the surface of every battery test printout lies a wealth of information, far more than just a pass or fail verdict. These reports hold clues about the true condition of a battery, but many of them are only glanced at in the rush of daily service. By paying...
EV battery packs used to feel like a black box. If something went wrong, the car got parked, the pack was swapped, and the old one went back to a special facility. That model still exists for severe faults, but the design conversation has changed. Automakers are...