Battery Tips
Cell imbalance in a high-voltage (HV) battery pack might not throw a red flag right away, but it’s often the canary in the coal mine for long-term health issues. Left unchecked, imbalanced cells can cause reduced range, premature battery degradation, charging issues,...
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...