Electric car repair and maintenance for VOLVO 480
Repair and Diagnostics of Electric Vehicles
STS provides diagnostic and repair services for electric vehicles of all models, including cars from China.
- Focus on the high-voltage system, charging units, and electrical wiring
- Expertise in the cooling system and air conditioning system
- Specialized equipment from our own production and from dealers
- R&D center for individual solutions
- Warranty period starting from 6 months
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Electric Car Service in Warsaw
Electric cars will be a promising means of transport. Electric vehicles perfectly combine environmental friendliness, practicality, and cost-effectiveness with power, dynamics, and reliability. The fleet of electric cars worldwide is steadily growing, and Poland is not lagging. However, for the proper operation of any car, quality maintenance is necessary. It would help if you had an electric car service in Warsaw.
Repair and Diagnostics of Electric Cars
Vehicles equipped with electric motors differ significantly from cars with conventional engines - diesel or gasoline. This means that they can hardly be repaired in any workshop. Firstly, repairing electric cars requires a 1000V permit issued by the Association of Polish Electricians (SEP). Secondly, and most importantly, knowledge of the design, maintenance, and nuances associated with the operation of this type of vehicle is necessary. Therefore, when choosing a service station, it's better to prefer experienced mechanics - for example, STS.Parts.
Our STS Electro division has serviced, repaired, and restored electric cars of all makes and models for many years. We perform work of any complexity, using equipment and spare parts of our development and devices and spare parts from leading manufacturers worldwide.
>Typical Electric Car Malfunctions
Most electric cars are known to be reliable and trouble-free. With proper operation, breakdowns, and failures of units and assemblies occur quite rarely. However, they also have a few weak points and aspects that require increased attention. Most often, electric car repair in Warsaw is necessary in the following cases:
- Loss of high-voltage battery capacity;
- Wear of electric motor bearings;
- Cooling system problems;
- Charging port malfunctions;
- Air conditioner malfunctions;
- As well as in case of some other malfunctions.
For our service station, there are no unsolvable problems. We always try not just to repair the car, but to do it reliably, competently, and, if possible, inexpensively.
TOP-10 Electric Cars Comprising Poland's Car Fleet
Several parameters influence the choice of an electric car: range, brand, and, of course, price. According to statistics, the most popular ones today are:
- Nissan Leaf. One of the first electric cars and one of the most popular in the world.
- Audi Q4 e-tron. A representative of a popular brand in Europe. Has a range of over 500 km. Not cheap, but available under the Mój Elektryk program.
- BMW i4. Also a European car of a leading brand, with a set of additional options.
- Mazda Mx-30. Electric SUV, spacious, controllable, and not too expensive.
- Fiat E-500. Perfect for narrow streets of ancient cities.
- Tesla Model 3. A worldwide bestseller from the pioneer company in the electric car market.
- Mini Cooper Electric. One of the cheapest, but most stylish and dynamic electric cars.
- Dacia Spring. A budget-friendly but modern car that impresses with capacity and additional options.
- Peugeot E-208. A compact electric car, whose main advantage is very fast charging up to 80%.
- Hyundai Ionicq 6. A stylish Korean car with excellent range, great design, and interior.
We will service and repair all of the above, as well as any other electric cars, quickly and with high quality at the STS Electro technical center.
Advice for Electric Car Owners
For an electric car to serve long and without problems, you should follow the operation rules:
- Charge the battery correctly, using quality charging stations;
- Avoid battery overheating;
- Monitor the level of technological fluids (primarily coolant), and change them on time;
- Follow the manufacturer's recommendations, and carry out maintenance on time;
- In case of any malfunction, contact specialists as soon as possible - self-repair of the car can harm it.
Remember - in all cases of any complexity, we will come to help.
FAQ - Most Frequent Questions About Electric Cars
Does an electric car need maintenance?
Absolutely, and with the regularity specified in the manufacturer's instructions. Electric vehicles should be serviced by companies specializing in electric car maintenance and repair - in Warsaw, it's STS Electro.
Is it more expensive to maintain an electric car?
No, on the contrary, with timely care and maintenance, electric cars require less investment to maintain working conditions and technical characteristics.
How often should the battery be changed?
Electric cars have two types of batteries - low-voltage and high-voltage. The first type is almost analogous to the starter batteries of gasoline and diesel cars. It needs to be changed in the same way - as it fails, after a few years. Replacing the high-voltage battery is not provided for; it can be repaired or properly configured. STS Electro does this using its high-tech developments.
Problem: In the case of a critical discharge of a low-voltage battery (12–48 V), the electronics prevent charging because it is dangerous with Li-Ion batteries. The manufacturer recommends discarding fully functional batteries and replacing them with new ones. This is expensive.
Problem: Failure of Toyota hybrid batteries is a common problem that our customers come to us with. The battery cells degrade, making it impossible for the car to operate normally.
Problem: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 Hybrid AT AWD - the hybrid system did not work, the VBB was in emergency mode. The car was running only on diesel fuel, the low-voltage battery was not charging.
Problem: None of the car's systems were working at all, it wasn't even possible to raise it on a lift because the air suspension didn't activate either. I had to install the Porsche near the repair box on "goat" stands.
Problem: Errors P0AA6, P1F0E - high voltage charging system service
Problem: The problem with the car was the incompatibility of the Chinese GB/T standard charging system with European charging stations. This created difficulties for the owner of the Audi Q4 e-tron, since the car, produced for the Chinese market, could not charge at European stations with the required speed and reliability.
Problem: Failure of Toyota hybrid batteries is a common problem that our customers come to us with. The battery cells degrade, making it impossible for the car to operate normally.
Problem: We received an electric car with very discharged traction batteries. The problem is typical for the Fiat 500. During idle time, the batteries discharged below the permissible level, and the car's electric motor stopped starting.
Problem: The Hyundai Kona made a rather loud noise. The customer diagnosed the malfunction on his own - in his opinion, the gearbox was the cause of the extraneous sounds.
Problem: We received an electric motor manufactured by Continental, which was installed on an Opel vehicle for the Chinese market. The motor seized after the car was involved in an accident.
Problem: There was water and rust inside the rail, which damaged both the needle bearing in the cover and the torque sensor, i.e. both the mechanical and electrical parts
Problem: Two electric vehicles arrived at our workshop: a 2018 Kia e-Soul with noise in the motor area and a Mercedes-Benz EQC with an "insulation fault to ground" error. In both cases, the faults turned out to be quite typical and caused by design flaws in the vehicles.
Problem: We received a Hyundai Ioniq EV with complaints of whining noise during driving. An initial inspection revealed that the sounds are coming from the motor, on the side opposite to the gearbox.
Problem: The client complained about a knock at the bottom – it was as if a gnome was sitting there with a hammer and hitting plastic with it. However, the dwarf did not always do this, mainly after an energetic ride. Then, the sound could disappear and reappear with a new sharp push on the pedal.
Problem: In Opel Astra H vehicles, the electric power steering pump often fails. The cause can be either corrosion or damage to the unit due to careless driving.
Problem: IThe specific placement of the steering rack in many Audi models allows moisture to penetrate the control unit of the electric power steering, causing corrosion of components and failure of the unit.
Problem: Steering rack leakage from under the tie rod dust cover
Problem: Steering rack leakage from under the tie rod dust cover
Problem: The owner of a Citroen C4 Picasso car came to us with a complaint about poor engine performance. The car literally could hardly drive: the engine would not rev above 2000 rpm and did not develop the necessary power. Fuel consumption increased significantly. The problem lies in the car's clogged particulate filter.
Problem: We were approached by the owner of a 2017 Citroen Berlingo with complaints of a knocking steering rack.
Problem: A Mercedes-Benz B250 electric vehicle, equipped with a Tesla motor, arrived at the service center with insulation fault errors and coolant ingress inside the electric motor.
Problem: The 48V starter/generator on the Audi A6 would not give a charge
