Opel
Opel hybrid and electric car service and repairs
Opel has two generations of electrification behind it: the General Motors era Ampera and Ampera-e, and the newer Stellantis models such as the Corsa-e and Mokka-e. We know them all.
Why take your Opel to a specialist
Electrified Opel cars aren’t repaired like a petrol car. Without the right equipment and high-voltage experience, the diagnosis stays half done.
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Ampera-e: battery replaced under recall
The Ampera-e is the European twin of the Chevrolet Bolt and has the same LG cells. Every car was included in the fire-risk recall, and the fix was a new battery. We check whether your car has had it.
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Corsa-e: the same platform as the Peugeot e-208
The Corsa-e and Mokka-e use the e-CMP electric platform, the same as the Peugeot e-208 and Citroën ë-C4, with a 50 kWh battery on early versions.
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Diagnostics across the whole electrified system
We read the codes from every control unit involved and measure the battery, inverter and charging. We separate a weak module from a flat 12 V battery, a connector or a software fault.
We test first, then suggest
What we do on Opel hybrids and EVs
We handle the systems we see most often on electrified cars, from the high-voltage battery to charging, brakes and maintenance.
Many Opel owners come to us after the range dropped, after a dashboard message or after a quote for a new battery. We test first and tell you what we confirmed.
- High-voltage battery diagnostics
- Testing every module and the battery’s condition
- The charging system, where relevant
- The 12 V battery and the DC-DC converter
- Regenerative and friction braking
- Battery and inverter cooling
- Maintenance: filters, fluids, tyres
- Software, where we have access for the make
Opel models we see often
Every model has its weak points. Here is what we know about the most common ones:
Electric
Corsa-e și Mokka-e
We test the battery and charging and check the platform’s software updates.
Electric
Ampera-e
We check the battery recall first, then its condition and charging.
Range-extended plug-in
Ampera
The Chevrolet Volt’s twin: it drives on electric power, and the petrol engine cuts in mainly as a generator. We check the battery and its liquid cooling.
Plug-in hybrid
Grandland Hybrid
The same plug-in system as the Peugeot 3008 Hybrid. We check the battery, charging and the transitions between the motors.
When to bring your Opel in
It makes sense when range drops, charging fails, a warning message appears or another garage lacks the equipment for the electrified side.
Warning light or reduced power
The system is protecting itself. We check the battery, inverter and signals before any expensive part.
Less and less electric range
Battery wear, a weak module or a cooling problem reduces range. The test shows the cause.
Charging from the socket fails
The cause can be the cable, the port, the on-board charger or the station. We separate them by testing, not by replacing parts in turn.
The 12 V battery keeps going flat
Electrified cars charge the 12 V battery from the main battery, through the DC-DC converter. If it keeps going flat, we check the converter, not just the battery.
Frequently asked questions about Opel hybrids and EVs
Do you work on Opel hybrids and electric cars?+
Yes, on the common electrified Opel models. When you book, we confirm from the VIN what we can do on your car.
Can you check the battery’s condition?+
Yes. We test the battery before any replacement quote and tell you what we found and what options you have.
Is it cheaper than a dealer?+
Often, yes, because we repair only what is faulty rather than replacing whole assemblies. If the car is still under the manufacturer’s warranty or has an open recall, we tell you to go to a dealer first, where the fix is free.
How long does it take?+
It varies from case to case: it depends on the model, the fault and the parts. We give you an estimate after talking through the symptoms or after the diagnosis.
Find out what is wrong with your Opel
Book a check. We tell you the cause and whether the next step is the battery, the charging or maintenance.