Ben Kitchen

Ben is a qualified car mechanic with experience working in the industry. He now works as an automotive author, writing about all things vehicle-related. He’s excited about the potential held by electric cars of all shapes, sizes, and types.

 



140 Stories by Ben Kitchen

How To Replace Mercedes-Benz EQS SmartKey Battery

When Mercedes-Benz comes to mind, some may make the connection to the first automobile back in 1886 by Carl Benz. Over the past 140...
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What is the Maximum Hummer EV Towing Capacity?

If you have a vehicle like the Hummer EV, you’re likely to want to tow a trailer of some kind on occasion. That’s great....
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Opening and closing the sun blind in the glass roof on VW ID.4

On the VW ID.4, the glass roof is a great feature. Allow more light and heat radiation in, or enjoy looking at the blue...
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How to switch Night Vision Assist on/off on Audi e-Tron

Driving at night always carries a risk factor. Being unable to see far – even with headlights – means it’s more difficult to prepare...
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How to program the stationary air conditioning system on VW ID.4

The VW ID.4 air conditioning can be activated when the car’s ignition isn’t even switched on. This is known as stationary air conditioning. You...
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What you need to know about VW ID.4 roof rack

A VW ID.4 roof rack can be used to transport bulky items and sports equipment. These could include: Large suitcases Camping equipment and tents...
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How To Connect Apple CarPlay To Audi E-tron

Since the introduction of Apple CarPlay in 2014, more than 600 models of different car brands have included this system in their cars. With...
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How to operate Remote Smart Parking Assist on Hyundai IONIQ 5

Many vehicles come with parking assists these days. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is no different. One of the ways to park your car is...
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Turning on/off winter mode on Hyundai IONIQ 5

Driving an electric car in cold temperatures isn’t quite as simple as it sounds, especially if it’s battery-powered (BEV). Batteries don’t like freezing temperatures,...
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