Hybrid servicing and repairs in Christchurch
Hybrids are common on Christchurch roads and they need a workshop that understands how they differ. DAS AUTO in Addington services and repairs hybrid vehicles and diagnoses their faults.
How a hybrid works differently
Two power sources
A hybrid pairs a petrol engine with an electric motor. The car decides which one to use, or both together, depending on how you are driving.
A high-voltage battery
Alongside the usual 12-volt battery, a hybrid carries a larger high-voltage battery that stores energy for the electric motor.
Regenerative braking
When you slow down, the electric motor recovers some energy and sends it back to the battery. It changes how the brakes wear and how they should be checked.
Its own warnings
Hybrids can show warnings that a petrol-only car never would. They deserve a proper diagnosis and not a guess.
Servicing, diagnostics and repairs
DAS AUTO can service your hybrid, diagnose faults and carry out repairs. That includes the everyday work every car needs, such as oil changes, brakes and tyres, as well as chasing down hybrid-specific warnings.
Your hybrid also needs a WOF like any other car. We can inspect and repair it as part of the WOF process.
Signs your hybrid needs a look
- A hybrid system or general warning light is on
- Fuel economy has changed noticeably
- The car is hesitating or behaves oddly when switching between power sources
- The brakes feel different or make new noises
- A WOF is coming up and you want it checked first
Hybrid cars use orange cabling for the high-voltage system. If you ever see damaged orange cabling, do not touch it. Call a workshop and have it dealt with by someone qualified.
Hybrid questions
Do hybrids need servicing as often as petrol cars?
Hybrids still have a petrol engine and they still need regular servicing. Your owner’s manual gives the schedule. We can talk through what suits the way you drive.
Is a hybrid expensive to repair?
It depends on the fault. A proper diagnosis first means you know what you are dealing with before deciding anything.
Can you look at a hybrid warning light?
Yes. That is one of the most common reasons people bring a hybrid in.
Talk to DAS AUTO in Addington
Call during opening hours or send an enquiry and we will get back to you by phone or text.