Other makes
Service for hybrid and electric cars of other makes
If your make doesn’t have its own page, that doesn’t mean we can’t look after it. Many makes share platforms and components, and the battery, charging and hybrid system are checked on the same principles. When you book, we confirm from the VIN what we can do.
Why a specialist check is worth it
A hybrid or electric car isn’t repaired like a petrol car. Without the right equipment and high-voltage experience, the diagnosis stays half done, whatever the make.
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Many makes share the same technology
The Škoda Enyaq and Cupra Born are built on the same electric platform as the VW ID.3 and ID.4, and Jeep 4xe models use Stellantis technology. Knowing the platform, we know what to check, even if the badge is different.
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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.
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We repair what is faulty, not the whole assembly
Before any quote for a new other makes battery, we test its condition. Where it makes sense, we repair only the confirmed component.
We test first, then suggest
What we do on hybrid and electric cars of other makes
We handle the systems we see most often on electrified cars, from the high-voltage battery to charging, brakes and maintenance.
Many 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
Makes we see often
Every model has its weak points. Here is what we know about the most common ones:
Electric
Dacia Spring
One of the most common electric cars in Romania. We test the battery and charging and tell you how much real range it has left.
Electric
Škoda Enyaq și Cupra Born
The same platform as the VW ID.3 and ID.4. We check the software updates, the 12 V battery and charging.
Electric
BYD și Polestar
Newer electric cars on the market. We handle battery diagnostics, charging, brakes and maintenance.
Plug-in hybrid
Jeep 4xe și alte plug-in hibride
We check the battery, charging and the transitions between the electric motor and the engine.
When to bring your other makes 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 other makes
Do you work on my make, even if it doesn’t have its own page?+
Most of the time, yes. Tell us the make, model and year, and 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 other makes
Book a check. We tell you the cause and whether the next step is the battery, the charging or maintenance.