Hybrid Car Repairs & Servicing

While a battery is important in any vehicle, hybrid batteries are even more important as they’re used to power the car when the fuel is not in use. A health check ensures that the battery is operating properly, which not only helps hybrid performance but also improves the efficiency of the vehicle.

LCM Automotive check that there are no coolant leaks in the vehicle. Note, inverter coolant isn’t the same as engine coolant – inverter coolant is required to ensure that the inverter can work properly.

Hybrid vehicles make use of something called regenerative braking; this is the process that takes the kinetic energy that is lost when braking and turns it into energy. This allows this energy that would usually be lost to be used the next time you accelerate. This means that a hybrid uses its conventional brakes much less, which can, unfortunately, cause Brake Binding. The brake pad sticks to the brake disc, which can cause the vehicle to slow down even without the brake pedal being used. At LCM Automotive we will check for potential brake binding and can repair the issue if this fault is discovered.

The charging port will be inspected for damage or problems and replaced or repaired if required.

We check the car to make sure that there are no error warnings relating to the hybrid system. If any are found we will report back to you and discuss your repair options.

Once the service is complete we will take the vehicle on a short road test to ensure that the hybrid system is working as it should.

Once the service is complete and we have ensured that your brakes aren’t binding, we will take the vehicle on a short road test to ensure that the regenerative braking element is working correctly.