by bregione | Apr 12, 2026 | EV Battery
An electric vehicle that’s been in a collision should sit for a minimum of 30 minutes before anyone on your team works on or near it. And that’s under the best-case scenario. If there’s visible damage to the battery enclosure, signs of a thermal event, or any...
by bregione | Feb 22, 2026 | EV Battery, Uncategorized
Range anxiety used to be a consumer problem. Now it’s becoming a service department problem. As more electric vehicles roll past their warranty periods and into service bays, technicians and service advisors are dealing with a growing number of range complaints...
by jason | Jan 15, 2026 | EV Battery
Picture this: You’re cruising down the highway in an electric vehicle, the battery indicator drops to 5%, then 3%, then 1%. The dashboard has been flashing warnings since 20%, and they’re getting more frequent and urgent. You’re not going to make it to the next...
by bregione | Nov 29, 2025 | Servicing and Repairs
Electric vehicles roll into service departments for all sorts of reasons including software glitches, dead 12-volt batteries, collision repairs, and high-voltage concerns. But before any of that work begins, many EVs take a detour to a tow operator’s flatbed. And...
by bregione | Nov 24, 2025 | Battery Life
Battery reconditioning can be a topic that comes up for customers with weak batteries, and even some shops looking to extend battery life. The idea is simple: use charging cycles to revive an aging 12-volt battery instead of replacing it. On the surface, it sounds...
