Wilhelm Automotive announces partnership with The Hybrid Shop

Wilhelm Automotive, a family owned and operated auto repair company, has joined forces with The Hybrid Shop (THS) to bring expert care for hybrid-electric vehicles including green and cost-saving diagnostic, repair, and preventative maintenance services to owners of hybrid vehicles.  All seven of Wilhelm Automotive’s locations will now have certified hybrid repair technicians to service all makes and models of hybrid vehicles.

Wilhelm Automotive has been offering honest, guaranteed auto repair services to Arizonans for 85 years, making them the oldest family owned and operated repair shop in the state.  The move to become hybrid vehicle repair experts further demonstrates Wilhelm’s commitment to meeting all of their customers’ auto repair needs. 

“We are excited to join THS as a dealer.  We see the future of the Hybrid and EV markets and were looking for a way meet the needs of an underserved market in the Phoenix area.  Our partnership with THS gives us that opportunity by providing expert training, support and products that will set us apart,” said Wilhelm Automotive President Chris Garman.

A key element of The Hybrid Shop technology is the hybrid vehicle Battery Pack Conditioning.  A less than optimally energized hybrid battery can create a number of performance issues, usually resulting in poor fuel economy, reduced torque and battery replacement costs in the thousands of dollars.  With THS’ innovative Battery Pack Conditioning service, hybrid owners can restore—instead of replace—the vehicle battery pack.  This service has the potential to restore up to 95 percent of the battery pack’s original power and energy, according to The Hybrid Shop.

Wilhelm staff and technicians have participated in training for the new hybrid technology including a comprehensive four-day on site Hybrid Elective Vehicle diagnostics training course. 

“THS is excited to welcome Wilhelm Automotive as our newest Dealer Partner,” said Matt Curry, CEO of The Hybrid Shop. “We are ecstatic to add their expertise, strong reputation for quality service, and ties to their community and their commitment to customer service.  Adding a company that has served the Phoenix area since 1928 is an ideal addition to our expanding global network serving the hybrid vehicle market. We look forward to continuing to support them in their success!” 

Key Advantages With THS Expert Hybrid Care:

• Cost-savings – Battery Pack Conditioning is approximately 1/3 of the cost of battery replacement

• Enhanced fuel economy – between 10-35 percent fuel economy improvement depending on the initial State of Health (SOH) of the battery
• Enhanced vehicle performance – every HEV serviced will perform more efficiently, cost less to operate and have improved drivability

• Immediate gratification – customers experience improved performance and fuel economy following completion of the THS service at Wilhelm Automotive

• A comprehensive menu of services - to ensure hybrid owners receive the highest quality of one-stop-shopping for repair and maintenance for their hybrid vehicle. These services include:
  • Battery Pack Conditioning and rebuilding services,
  • Testing of electric transmissions, DC-DC converters, power inverter and control systems, and
  • Hybrid specific maintenance.

For more information, visit www.wilhelmautomotive.com.

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