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stroffice / March 30, 2020

Reconditioned Hybrid Battery Caloundra Sunshine Coast

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Given the low cost of replacing car batteries these days, it’s not surprising that most people in the Sunshine Coast choose this option for their conventional vehicles. However, replacing a hybrid battery is another matter.

Hybrid vehicles have been around for well over a decade, becoming a common sight along the Sunshine Coast and around the world. Hybrid vehicles are essentially powered by two engines, a conventional one that is fueled gasoline and a large battery that runs the vehicle at slower speeds. Hybrids have advantages over conventional fossil-fueled vehicles in terms of petrol consumption, but they are also quiet when operating with just the battery. Straight Auto Care are the Caloundra mechanics in Moffat Beach who include battery repairs in the mechanical services they offer.

The battery itself is a special matter and the heart of the hybrid vehicle. The manufacturing costs associated with it are considerable. Given how important it is to such vehicles, obtaining a reconditioned hybrid battery is often desired.

Hybrid Battery Expensive

Replacing a hybrid battery costs thousands of dollars. The reason is simple enough, the battery is considerably larger compared to a typical fossil fuel car battery. While many hybrid car manufacturers have a warranty that may last up to 100,000 miles, once the vehicle gets past that point, you will have to pay for a new hybrid battery.

This is also true if something happens to the battery that falls outside what the warranty covers. Although unusual, many warranties may have stipulations based on how the battery was damaged that prevents reimbursement from taking place. In any event, hybrid car owners should be prepared for the possibility of having to pay for a new hybrid battery for their vehicle at some point and time.

Reconditioned Hybrid Battery Option

Consider that companies which produce hybrid vehicles, such as Toyota, Lexus, and Prius, are actively searching for old hybrid batteries from discarded models. In fact, Prius has a toll-free number to call which may lead to a cash reward for turning in a discarded hybrid battery. This is because they recognize the expense of creating a new battery from scratch compared to reconditioning an old battery.

A typical hybrid battery consists of many different parts, only some of which may need to be replaced with newer ones. This means that if Toyota for example can find which of the 28 separate modules within the hybrid battery is faulty, they can replace it with a good one scavenged from the scrap heap. This saves them money along with the consumer who can greatly reduce what needs to be paid.

Battery reconditioning costs a fraction compared to an entire hybrid battery replacement. For hybrid vehicle owners who have run past the warranty, getting a reconditioned hybrid battery may be the best option. Especially if it comes with a maintenance program that helps extend the life of the battery even further.

For Sunshine Coast residents who drive hybrid vehicles, getting a reconditioned hybrid battery may be the most budget-friendly option available. You will need to check out the options that are available and choose the right one for your vehicle. Contact the Caloundra mechanics or use their Online Booking form.

Filed Under: Caloundra, Mechanic, Sunshine Coast Tagged With: battery, engine, hybrid, Sunshine Coast

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