And finally… Renault Zoe 2014 Q210

By Strom Trooper
7 April 2023
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Previously, who missed the fact that certain renowned manufacturers from 2020 have electric motors already at 30,000 km and they are not under warranty, here we have a completely different example where a Renault Zoe with a 22kwh battery, 10 years old, outside of all warranties with a defect in the electric motor, believe it or not,…

Electric EQ453 (2017-2022) – DCDC Inverter defect

By Strom Trooper
27 March 2023
4

Smart 453 EQ – A Costly and Challenging Repair Landscape After extensive testing and repeated analysis, we have found that this vehicle presents some of the most complex and costly repair challenges in recent automotive history. Many critical components are integrated in such a way that even minor malfunctions require the removal of the entire electric powertrain—a…

Nissan Leaf – Source of all EV stereotypes and factory defect dangerous battery!

By Strom Trooper
27 March 2023
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Nissan’s careless approach to isolation issues and potential short circuits in their batteries is an engineering disaster waiting to happen, posing an extreme danger to vehicle safety and passengers. Nissan Leaf 2gen – What can I say except that Nissan, in its efforts to do something under the leadership of Carlos Ghosn, successfully ruined both the first…

Mercedes EQV – “May the defect be with you”

By Strom Trooper
23 March 2023
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Challenges with the EQV Electric Motor: Insights and Observations Over the past decade, experiences with vehicles under the three-pointed star emblem have highlighted recurring challenges, regardless of the type of drivetrain—be it diesel, hybrid, or electric. These challenges often stem from design oversights that can lead to serial defects, with warranty coverage that leaves owners feeling unsupported.…

VAG DSG DQ200 – Shifting till bankruptcy

By Strom Trooper
8 February 2023
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The gearbox that is praised so much in European mithology but behind the curtain is essentially a financial anchor for owners, because at the price of the authorized service, it is almost more expensive than the EV battery, not counting the entire drive motor + gearbox, and if you were to calculate the full price of ENGINE…

Electric EQV – Battery defect

By Strom Trooper
7 February 2023
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The Evolution of Challenges in the EU Automotive Industry If you’re curious about the factors contributing to the challenges within the EU car industry, this article explores some key trends and issues. While advancements in automotive technology have been groundbreaking, concerns have emerged over practices that may not always prioritize the consumer’s best interests. A History of…