Hybrid & EV Repairs & Servicing – Widnes

Yes, just as with any other vehicle on the roads, your electric car will need to start having MOT tests after three years. Most of the components that are checked in the MOT test are relevant to an electric car too, such as the brakes, tyres, and lights for example. The main difference is that as your EV has no exhaust, so there are no emissions checks to be done. Autotec Northwest carries out MOT tests here at our workshop in Widnes so do get in touch if you have any questions.

They are. There are far fewer component parts in an electric car which means that there’s basically less that can go wrong. If you think there’s something up with your EV, get in touch with our team at Autotec Northwest. We’re fully qualified and experienced in working on electric and hybrid vehicles.

No. The good news is that electric cars are exempt from congestion charges so there is nothing to pay, leaving you free to drive into city centres as you wish.

Yes, they generally are less expensive to run and maintain than a standard petrol or diesel vehicle. Clearly, there are no fuel costs, no oil to top up, and because there is no engine as such, there is less that can go wrong and so you save money on repairs.

Currently, there is no road tax to pay on an EV but you do have to register your car and get it taxed even though you don’t have to pay to do so. However, from April 2025, drivers of EVs will have to start paying for road tax.

There are more and more places available to charge your EV such as public car parks, supermarket car parks and motorway service stations. Many people find that the most convenient thing to do is to have a chargepoint installed at home so that you can easily top up your battery charge. If you’re not sure where your nearest public chargepoint is, the map below should help you locate it.