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Hybrid repair costs

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by bwilson4web, Jun 3, 2015.

  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    Source: 2015 CarMD Vehicle Health Index - CarMD

    CarMD found that while some hybrid repairs have increased, the more expensive repairs continue to drop in price as hybrid part availability and technicians trained to service hybrids grow.
    • Hybrids accounted for only one of the top 10 most expensive repairs in 2014 as opposed to three the previous year.
    • For the fifth consecutive year, the cost to “replace hybrid inverter assembly” trended down dropping as much as 50 percent from $2,800 in 2013 to $1,350 in 2014.
    • The average cost to replace a hybrid battery was up 11 percent in 2014 from $3,140 in 2013 to $3,479 in 2014.
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    Well once again, our 2001-03 Prius are at the leading edge.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    Which is why I am a DIY mechanic. I get to spend time with my old vehicles, buy tools and end up with way more money in my pocket.
    TomK
     
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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    And some neat tools and proof that your mind still works!

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