Battery care: letting the pack breathe
Blocked vents stop the battery from "breathing". How our battery service fixes that — and what you can do yourself for a longer service life.
Guides
Technical know-how and hands-on tips for the Tesla Roadster and electric vehicles. We write up what actually comes through the workshop — from battery care and shock absorbers to the roadworthiness test on an EV. Whether you turn the wrench yourself or just want to understand what is due, the background is here.
New shock absorbers for the Tesla Roadster
Original parts are no longer available and rebuilds do not last: so we had a new damper developed specifically for the Roadster.
Tesla Roadster battery problems - What next?
When the range measurement on the Tesla Roadster goes haywire, it is usually due to the battery sheets, not broken cells. Here's how Mars Orbiter diagnoses and fixes it.
Roadworthiness test for EVs — no need to fear the inspector
Electric vehicles are mechanically very different from combustion cars, yet the roadworthiness test remains a thorough process with around 160 checkpoints.
Tesla Roadster - No more axle rattles
Rattling in the rear and clicking in the front are signs of worn shock absorbers on the Tesla Roadster. Mars Orbiter found a TÜV-approved solution now that original parts are unavailable.
Tell us what your EV needs
Appointment & advice
Whether it is a Tesla Roadster or the latest model from any other brand: we take a proper look at your vehicle and explain in plain terms what it needs — and what it does not. The initial assessment is free of obligation, and we usually reply within one working day.