EV & Hybrid Car Repair and Maintenance Tips

EV and hybrid vehicles are efficient and valuable. These automobiles will continue to increase in popularity over the years.

Electric vehicles for sale and hybrid car sales are evolving as public and government support increase. The auto world is gearing up to combat climate change.

Electric and hybrid vehicles offer drivers eco-friendly and affordable driving options. Car buyers can retrieve up to $7.5K in tax incentives (speak with a certified tax professional for further details regarding EV & hybrid state laws and regulations). 

Most importantly, your owner’s manual is the first place to look when caring for your electric vehicle or hybrid.

EV’s and hybrid vehicles offer a different internal makeup of vehicle parts and components compared to vehicles that run off of fuel. This fact does not exclude them from needing regular car repair and maintenance every now and again.

*A major plus is that you’ll never have to bother fueling up with gasoline. Instead, you’ll have to charge up with electricity and find an electric charging station near me.

EV and Hybrid Car Maintenance and Repair Tips for Drivers: 

• Check your tires  – As a responsible driver, you’ll need to check your tires often and use a tire gauge to check the tire pressure or view your digital dashboard to monitor your tire pressure. You’ll be able to know the tire pressure recommendation for your specific vehicle model by opening your handy owner’s manual.

Be sure to use the penny test to check your tire tread once in a while. Keep in mind, driving on tires that lack traction and grip, await an unsafe experience.

• Car repair and maintenance is inevitable. Wear and tear is unavoidable as getting to our destinations is a necessity. 

• EV and hybrid vehicle batteries come with a warranty and usually last a long while (over 100K miles). The batteries are built with durability, they are lightweight and reliable. If you notice that your EV battery is taking longer to charge and draining faster than it should, contact our experts at Tom Masano Inc., a Mercedes-Benz Dealer and Masano Collision and we’ll evaluate & solve your EV or hybrid battery issue. 

• Since EV’s and hybrids come equipped with brakes (same as gasoline vehicles), you’ll also need to have your brakes inspected and changed when necessary. Our auto technicians assess and change brake fluids, windshield wiper fluids, coolants and all car parts relevant to get you safely driving on the road in no time! Each automotive component is carefully and thoroughly assessed with a thorough vehicle inspection process. 

• From brake pads, rotors and fluids, let the EV & hybrid auto experts handle car repair and maintenance with a certified and experienced 360 degree approach. If you notice a small issue, get it checked out ASAP! Otherwise, a small problem could warp into a larger one.  

• Weather conditions – We highly recommend all EV and hybrid owners read the owner’s manual in-depth for proper maintenance, instructions and care. It is also advisable not to leave your vehicle in extreme cool or hot weather conditions for an extended amount of time. Preserve your vehicle and its well-being by keeping your vehicle in a safe place while you’re away. 

At Tom Masano Inc., a Mercedes-Benz Dealer of New and Pre-Owned Vehicles in Reading, PA, Our Car Repair and Maintenance Auto Experts Maintain All Sorts of Vehicles, Including Advanced EV’s and Hybrids.

We serve Reading, PA, Wyomissing, Allentown, Berks, Lehigh Valley, Lebanon, Montgomery and nearby areas. Message our auto experts. We look forward to hearing from you. Serving drivers with car sales, car repair, maintenance and everything that encompasses the automotive world.