EV Repairs & Servicing – Leven

Electric and hybrid cars still need regular servicing, even though a fully electric car doesn’t need an oil change.

Brakes, tyres, suspension, coolant, and the high-voltage system all need checking to keep the car safe and running efficiently. Our technicians are qualified to IMI Level 3 in electric and hybrid vehicle repair, so we can service and repair these cars properly and safely at our Leven workshop.

What IMI Level 3 means for you

The high-voltage systems in electric and hybrid cars carry enough power to be dangerous if they’re handled incorrectly. IMI Level 3 trains technicians to safely isolate the high-voltage system, confirm it’s de-energised, and then repair or replace its components. Garages without this qualification are limited to work away from the high-voltage system, so they can’t take on many EV faults.

How EV servicing differs

An electric car has far fewer moving parts than a petrol or diesel, but it has its own wear points:

• Brakes often wear less because regenerative braking does much of the work, but lack of use can lead to corroded discs and sticking callipers, particularly with road salt in winter.
• Tyres tend to wear faster on many EVs because of the extra weight and instant torque.
• Battery coolant keeps the high-voltage battery at the right temperature, and on many models it needs checking and eventually replacing.
• Suspension carries a heavier load, so we check bushes, joints, and shock absorbers for wear.
• The 12-volt battery still powers the car’s electronics, and if it fails, an EV may not switch on at all.

Servicing hybrids

Hybrids combine a petrol or diesel engine with electric drive, so they need conventional servicing, including oil and filters, alongside checks on the electric side. We service mild hybrids, full hybrids, and plug-in hybrids.

EV & hybrid repairs

Our diagnostic equipment reads fault data from the car’s systems, helping us trace warning messages, charging problems, and faults affecting range or performance. Where a repair falls within our qualification, we carry it out in our own workshop. If a job needs specialist battery work beyond that, we’ll tell you straight away and advise on the next step.

Protecting your warranty

If your electric or hybrid car is still under manufacturer warranty, we service it in line with the manufacturer’s schedule using original equipment parts, and we update the online service record. Battery warranties often run for longer than the rest of the car’s cover, so keeping that record complete is especially worthwhile.