Maintenance · Bosch Car Service Roeselare
Hybrid and electric servicing
A hybrid or electric car has fewer moving parts than a combustion engine, but it is not maintenance-free. The high-voltage battery, the cooling and the software need their own checks, and precisely the parts you barely use, such as the brakes, deserve extra attention: because of all the regenerative braking, discs and calipers on an EV seize up faster than on a conventional car.
Our mechanics hold the Belgian sectoral EDUCAM certificate HEV level 2 (qualified employee). That is not an optional badge: the Belgian sectoral standard requires such a certificate for anyone who works professionally on hybrid or electric vehicles. Level 2 concretely means we may de-energise a car and work safely on the high-voltage components, for every brand. We follow the manufacturer's service schedule, measure the health of your battery (SoH), check the coolant of the battery pack and update the software where the manufacturer prescribes it. You get a free quote the same working day up front, so you know exactly where you stand.
When is it needed?
- The service reminder appears on your dashboard or the interval in the service book is reached
- Your range is noticeably dropping and you want a battery check with SoH measurement
- Squealing, grinding or dragging brakes: with little use, discs and calipers eventually seize
- A warning light of the hybrid or high-voltage system is on
- You bought a used hybrid or EV and want a full check with a battery report
Why Cornette?
- HEV level 2 certified mechanics: safe, compliant work on high-voltage systems
- Battery check with report: you know the exact health of your battery, important for resale value
- Servicing to the manufacturer's schedule, keeping your factory warranty and battery warranty
- A clear price range per car class and a free quote the same working day
What does it cost?
Prices for this service are coming soon. In the meantime, ask for your free quote and you get an estimate the same day.
The exact price depends on model and engine. Ask for your free quote and you get an estimate the same day. That way you are never surprised.
Free and without obligation
Payment options
Pay the way that suits you.
Bank transfer
Before or after the work, with an invoice.
Cash up to € 3,000
The legal limit for commercial transactions. Above € 3,000 the balance is paid electronically.
Pay in instalments with Klarna
We are working on offering instalment payments.
Our six certainties
No unexpected costs
Quote up front, and extra work only after your approval.
Factory warranty stays intact
European law: you freely choose your garage. Read how it works.
All brands, electric too
HEV level 2 certified technicians for hybrids and EVs.
Active reception
You discuss the work directly with the workshop manager.
Stay mobile while we work
Free bike, or a replacement car at a fixed daily rate.
Digital service book kept up to date
Proof for warranty and resale value, just like at the dealer.
Frequently asked questions
Is every garage allowed to work on an electric car?
No. The Belgian sectoral standard requires a valid HEV certificate for anyone who works professionally on hybrid or electric vehicles, at a level that matches the tasks. Our mechanics hold the EDUCAM certificate HEV level 2 (qualified employee): they may de-energise a car and then work safely on the high-voltage components, whatever the brand. Feel free to ask about it when choosing a garage; anyone touching your EV without a certificate is working outside the rules.
Does an electric car really need servicing?
Yes, it just looks different. Oil changes disappear, but brakes, suspension, tyres, cabin filter, washer system and the battery coolant all need checking, as does the drivetrain software. Every manufacturer prescribes its own schedule for this, and we follow it to the letter.
What is an SoH measurement of the battery?
SoH stands for State of Health: how much capacity your battery has left compared to new, expressed as a percentage. We read that value with our diagnostic equipment and you get a report. Useful for tracking the trend, and a strong argument when selling or trading in your car.
Why do the brakes of an EV wear differently?
An electric car brakes mainly on the motor, the regenerative braking. The mechanical brakes are used so little that discs build up rust and calipers can seize. The problem is not wear but lack of use. During the service we free up the brakes, clean them and test that they deliver full force.
Does the battery coolant need changing?
On most EVs and plug-in hybrids the battery and power electronics are liquid-cooled, and that coolant has a replacement interval set by the manufacturer. It is a job for certified hands: the circuit runs along the high-voltage pack and requires the right fluid and the right procedure.
Does my battery warranty stay valid if I skip the brand dealer?
Yes. The same rule as for the factory warranty applies: as long as the manufacturer's schedule is followed with parts and fluids of original quality, the separate battery warranty remains intact. We work to that schedule and update your digital service book correctly as proof.
Do you work on all hybrid and electric brands?
Yes. As a Bosch Car Service we have the diagnostic equipment and factory data for all brands, from self-charging hybrid to plug-in hybrid to fully electric. Not sure about your model? Give us your number plate or chassis number and you have an answer right away.
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