I have few D-locks, but mostly use chain as it is long enough to secure few bikes and easy to transport when wrapped around seatpost. I don't think D-locks rattling in pannier bag is a good idea - not for me anyway.
You have two bikes. In unlikely scenario when something go wrong, you can use one and take another to mechanic later.
It is easy when you have right tools. What you need is a quick link with you all the time. Anticipate what can go wrong on a trip like that and take stuff with you to quick fix...
Sorry to hear that. Strange policy they have.
You are a cycling enthusiast now Saracen. You must learn how to do some basic maintenance. Probably most of what you asked is not really needed. Mechanic will just take free money.
Why would you need cables changed?
If I were you I would just buy more powerful motor. From Woosh if you want to be on legal side or cheaper from PSW.
Did you climb slowly? You might have overheated it.
That makes little sense as legal assisted speed limit is 25m/h
It is continuous rated power as specified by manufacturer to be precise or rated power for short. If you say continuous 250W, people can come to wrong conclusions and think motor is providing 250W all the time - which is not true.
How old is the battery?
Maybe instead of resuscitation it would make more sense just to buy a new one? Prices of batteries are now at lowest level I have seen. Is Pendleton using generic battery or proprietary?