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2005 Hybrid Battery Replacement in NH?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Kurt Boutin, May 7, 2013.

  1. Kurt Boutin

    Kurt Boutin New Member

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    Like others who've posted, I need to replace my hybrid battery. Though this is bad enough, it came after Toyota already did $1200 worth of service AND THEN told me I needed the Hybrid battery replaced.

    So, I'm looking at alternatives.

    Replacement with new ($3100) from Toyota
    ReConditioned via ReInvolt - $1875 + shipping 2 ways.
    Salvaged - ???

    I'm leaning towards the reconditioned with Re-Involt. How important is it that we use one of their installers versus a garage I trust?

    Anyone have any recommendations for someone in Southern New Hampshire?

    Thanks,
    Kurt
     
    #1 Kurt Boutin, May 7, 2013
  2. essaunders

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    I've not worked with him/his company - but my father happened to chat with Randy of Converdant Vehicles who does all kinds of stuff on hybrids. If he doesn't have a solution he may have a contact who can.
    Home of Plug-in and Plug-out conversions
     
    #2 essaunders, May 7, 2013
  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    a good mechanic can handle it, but you may want to ask reinvolt about warranty vs their installers.
     
    #3 bisco, May 7, 2013
  4. sbiddle

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    There's a garage in Chichester NH called Green Earth that rebuilds Hybrid batteries. I just had a Gen 1 battery rebuilt at a very reasonable rate. Marc is the owner and he knows what he's doing. He does the charge/discharge/balancing thing. Here's the website: Green Earth Hybrid, Diesel, & Automotive Service, Inc.
    Good luck.
     
    #4 sbiddle, May 7, 2013
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