EV & Hybrid Repairs & Services
EV & Hybrid Repairs & Services in Preston - Eldon Street Garage
Buying an electric or hybrid vehicle is a big investment, so it stands to reason that you want to be certain that when it needs repairs or servicing, you have a garage near you that you can trust. Despite the growing number of EVs and hybrids on the roads, it can still be surprisingly hard to find such a garage, but luckily, if you live in the Preston area, there is Eldon Street Garage. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of garage services for drivers of electric and hybrid cars.
We’ve always believed that it’s important to keep up with developments in our industry so that we can continue to meet the needs of our customers as cars change and develop over time. Our technicians have trained and qualified in every aspect of the repair and maintenance of electric and hybrid vehicles. We’ve invested heavily in our workshop, creating a special bay which is reserved for EVs, and we have kitted this out with all the relevant, specialised equipment, including rubber-tipped tools and advanced diagnostic software.
We work on most makes and models of electric vehicles, and because we adhere to manufacturer specifications, any work that we do on your vehicle also preserves any warranty remaining on the vehicle. So, as well as high standards of work and exceptional customer service, you get peace of mind.
It’s really important that you only have your EV repaired or serviced by trained professionals such as our team here at Eldon Street Garage. Your EV has live, high-voltage components which can only be worked on in a specially adapted workshop which has the appropriate tools so that the technicians can work safely and effectively. And as long as the technicians stick to the manufacturer’s specifications, then any warranty that’s left on your vehicle will remain unaffected.
Yes, just as with any traditional fuel vehicle, once your EV is three years old, it will need to pass an annual MOT test. The test is more or less the same as a standard MOT test except that there is no emissions or noise aspect to the test.
Electric vehicles, although they are still expensive to buy, do have much lower running costs than petrol or diesel vehicles because it can be cheaper to charge them than it is to buy fuel, and since they have fewer moving parts, they tend to have fewer maintenance needs.
As the technology develops, so the average lifespan of an EV battery increases. Most EV batteries are now expected to last between 10 and 20 years, or between 100,000 and 200,000 miles before they will need replacing. You might still find that, as the battery ages, you’ll have to charge it more often but this should be very gradual.
Some people choose to have a charge point installed at home, which is a very convenient option. However, there are now plenty of places to charge your EV when you’re out and about. Most supermarket car parks, council car parks, service stations and cinema car parks have public EV chargers. If you’re not sure where your nearest is, have a look at the charge point map below.
As a prominent independent garage in Preston, it’s no wonder that Eldon Street Garage is affiliated with a number of reputable motor industry organisations which improve the services customers receive. We are proud to be an RAC Approved Garage, among other accreditations, including DPF Doctor, Castrol, Payment Assist, IMI, and Driver & Vehicle Standards, and we hope these contribute to assuring customers of our trustworthy credentials.
To find out more about EV & Hybrid Repairs & Services in Preston, contact us online or call us directly on 01772 729255
Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
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Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |