The EVIP 2 (part number 9303) from Laser Tools immobilises electric vehicles by plugging directly into the Type 2 charge socket. This tricks the vehicle into waiting for charge, meaning that even with the vehicle turned on, it cannot be driven. This makes it perfect for repair and service procedures requiring the car to be ...

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Febi provides guidance for jacking up Tesla models S/3/X/Y, using febi jack pad sets 173025, 196121, 196441.  When performing maintenance (which requires the vehicle to be raised from the ground) on any of the Tesla models listed above, it is essential that the vehicle is lifted correctly in order to avoid any damage to the high voltage battery that is located under the car.  All ...

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Electric vehicles need their air conditioning system serviced as part of a routine maintenance schedule, writes Denso.  Although maintenance of the air conditioning system has not generally been listed as a task in the scheduled service plan of a typical combustion engine powered vehicle, when it comes to battery electric vehicles (BEV) and some modern hybrids, things ...

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A revamped speaker line-up sheds insightful light on a complex reality for the aftermarket as European markets continue to prevaricate in the face of an electrified future. For many the complete roll out of EVs will be a shock, but few can say it was a surprise. Every December the IAAF Conference sets the agenda for the ...

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Neil Fryer, global head of aftermarket, Phinia, wonders how EVs and ICEs will co-exist in the future? As vehicles stay on the road for longer, industry adaptability is helping to reduce environmental impact, extend vehicle life, and deliver value to customers. In mature markets, cars are lasting longer than ever – in the US, the ...

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PMM brings you updates affecting EV servicing and repairs from Bosch and Valeo.  Bosch ESI[tronic] adds Tesla The range of vehicles covered by Bosch’s tried and tested ESI[tronic] diagnostic software now also includes Tesla models. For the first time independent workshops will now be able to use their everyday multibrand solution to perform extensive diagnostic ...

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Braking specialist Brembo explains how tomorrow’s electric vehicle braking solutions are better for drivers and the environment. Notably, EVs are far heavier than their ICE counterparts. This places extra demands on the engine components, especially the braking system which must work far harder to slow or stop the vehicle. Take the VW Golf VII for ...

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Meyle provides the necessary information you need on servicing and repairing electric vehicles. The rise of electric vehicles is reshaping the automotive industry at a pace few could have predicted. For independent garages, this shift is both: a challenge and an opportunity. While traditional combustion engines have dominated workshops for decades, EVs bring high-voltage (HV) ...

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During a period of rapid change for Europe’s automotive industry, and coinciding with its 125th anniversary in 2024, Castrol decided (for the first time) to provide an exclusive insight into its Driveline Technology Centre (DTC) in Hamburg-Neuhof in Germany. This, otherwise closed for public, research and development facility is where Castrol develops and tests ‘EV ...

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Delphi Academy has partnered with North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) to host free Tesla Service & Maintenance training at the MIRA Technology Institute on Monday 20 October 2025. Many independent garages reportedly remain cautious about servicing Teslas. By working together, NWSLC and Delphi Academy are aiming to break down that hesitation, by giving ...

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