Re:Servicing and repairing electric cars requires new skills
by coryrc on Sunday October 24, 2021 @10:42PM
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> Especially the single application seal
Mechanics replace seals all day long. Heads are a far more extreme environment than a battery case.
> all the right OE specific equipment, the right checklists
This is the situation independent shops already are in for Audi, BMW, etc. They'll continue to do so if repairs end up being needed. What I doubt is the volume will be high enough to be worth the bother. If the battery needs rebuilding, they'll send it out to a third party like they do with starter motors or clutch linings. They'll continue to do alignments, tires, coolant changes, bearing swaps, etc. It's just the total pie is going to shrink and many places will need to close.
Mechanics replace seals all day long. Heads are a far more extreme environment than a battery case.
> all the right OE specific equipment, the right checklists
This is the situation independent shops already are in for Audi, BMW, etc. They'll continue to do so if repairs end up being needed. What I doubt is the volume will be high enough to be worth the bother. If the battery needs rebuilding, they'll send it out to a third party like they do with starter motors or clutch linings. They'll continue to do alignments, tires, coolant changes, bearing swaps, etc. It's just the total pie is going to shrink and many places will need to close.