Hybrid & EV Repairs & Servicing
Hybrid & EV Repairs & Servicing in Preston - ADS
As electric and hybrid vehicles increase in popularity, it’s vital that our industry adapts to keep up.
At ADS we have embraced this new technology and now have technicians trained and qualified to work on any VW Audi Group hybrid or electric vehicle.
There are many benefits to owning an electric vehicle – no road tax, no congestion charges, and no emission tests to name a few. Electric vehicles also have considerably fewer moving mechanical parts than conventional petrol and diesel cars – this generally means that electric cars are more reliable and easier to maintain. It is, however, still important that you get your electric car serviced regularly by a qualified garage such as ADS with plenty of experience in working with electric vehicles to ensure that your vehicle continues to run smoothly.
Hybrid cars are a good choice too and are often selected as company cars because of the tax relief they provide. They are economical to run – if you have a charger at home, you may even find that you can get all your local journeys done on the traction battery and rarely use the combustion engine. Depending on your electricity tariff, this can work out cheaper than buying fuel. Quiet and economical, a hybrid car is certainly worth looking into if you’re in the market for a new, or new-to-you vehicle.
At ADS in Preston, our experienced technicians are fully qualified, having trained to the highest level at the IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) to work on all models of VW Audi Group electric vehicles and we have years of experience in looking after electric vehicles in Preston. Our workshop has a dedicated area for working on electric vehicles, and we have invested in the appropriate machinery and rubber-tipped tools to ensure that our team can work safely and effectively. We even have a charge point available for customer use.
When we service your vehicle, we follow the manufacturer’s servicing schedule to ensure that any warranty on your vehicle remains valid. This means that your electric or hybrid vehicle receives the exact same service that it would at a main dealer but at a local, trusted independent garage and at a fraction of the price.
Yes, as with petrol and diesel cars, electric cars will need an MOT after they are three years old because the MOT test checks many parts that all cars have in common, including windows, wheels, etc., and hybrid cars still have a combustion engine which will need testing in the same way as a standard vehicle’s would.
The difference is that EVs don’t need emissions tests.
The availability of charge points is increasing all the time; you can find them in public car parks, supermarket car parks, and motorway service stations. We even have one here at our workshop on Pechell Street in Preston. Of course, many people choose to have a charge point installed at home which is certainly a convenient option and can be cheaper to use (you can even contact your energy supplier as many offer special tariffs for EV users).
Have a look at our charge point map below to locate the nearest one to where you are.
ADS are proud to be affiliated with some of the most respected names in the automotive industry such as Avon Tuning, HEVRA, Castrol and the DPF Doctor as well as boasting IMI-trained technicians who are qualified to work on all models of cars including electric and hybrid.
To find out more about Hybrid & EV Repairs & Servicing in Preston, contact us online or call us directly on 01772 201597
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 - 16:00 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |