Handling EVs After a Collision

Handling EVs After a Collision

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,...
EV No-Charge Complaints: Ruling Out a Low 12V Battery

EV No-Charge Complaints: Ruling Out a Low 12V Battery

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...
Why Battery Hold Downs Matter

Why Battery Hold Downs Matter

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,...
The Value of 12V Testing in EV Service Visits

The Value of 12V Testing in EV Service Visits

EVs drive on high voltage, but they wake up on 12 volts. The 12V battery powers the brains, closes the main relays, and lets the vehicle talk to a charger. If it is weak, the car can seem dead, refuse to charge, throw random faults, or act like software is...