A problem beginning to plague many Prius owners is not the big Nickel Metal Hydride battery that drives the Prius' HSD system like people have been scared into believing for years. No, instead it's the 12V battery - the one that actually starts the car and runs all of the accessories - that is starting to die on many Prius owners.

Episode 7 of the PriusChat Show brings Danny & Russell face-to-face as they take a look at some of the hottest PriusChat forum topics that examine the Prius' purpose, the Highlander Hybrid getting 56.2 MPG, Start/Stop button modifications, and more.

It doesn't take much searching in the PriusChat forums to get an idea of how Prius owners feel about taking their silent "stealth" mode and turning it into a hybrid ice cream truck

The 3rd Generation Prius has become fairly popular over the last year with body kit manufacturers, and the photo above teasing a new Wald International aero kit is pretty sexy. Called "Executive Line", the aero body kit will feature a front spoiler, side skirts, a rear apron and spoiler. A lowering kit with matching set of alloy wheels will also be available to compliment the kit.

You'll see more photos and details right here as we receive them. Maybe Wald International will even send us one to review (hint hint).

The PriusChat Shop now has 2010 Prius mudguards in stock and ready for shipping! Perhaps the most requested accessory for the Prius, mudguards have not been available in the US until now.

CyberMonday deal! ScanGauge II for $137.99 with Free Shipping today only!

Use Coupon Code SAVESG to get $22 off. Limited quantities. Buy now!

With winter approaching and Toyota having put a "stop sale" on all Prius OEM all-weather mats, we're all going to be looking for some high-quality, well made rubber mats to keep the mud, slush and snow from ruining our Prius' carpet.

It's getting to that time of year when it's chilly when you leave for that morning commute.  You've probably started to notice that your Prius gets notably worse gas mileage on these cold mornings, and the PriusChat Shop has the way to remedy it.  An Engine Block Heater is an easy to install add-on to your car that allows you to "pre-heat" your Prius' engine, enabling you to start out with fantastic mileage even on the coldest of days. 

I'm looking to clear out some stock to make room for 2010 parts, so all you 2004 & 2005 owners can make out like bandits on a great Prius accessory. I have a few remaining Millennium Silver Metallic (paint code 1C0), Tideland Pearl (paint code 6S9), and Salsa Red (paint code 3Q3) Prius Side Body Moldings that I'm selling for the very very cheap price of $85 shipped within the US. International members please email or PM me for a shipping quote.

That's almost $40 off the regular price of these moldings.

The PriusChat Shop has been adding 2010 Prius accessories as fast as they can.  Here's a quick list of some of the currently available add-ons for the 2010.  If you hear of any others, please let us know!