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Hybrid shop near Wash DC?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by 3prongpaul, Aug 12, 2015.

  1. 3prongpaul

    3prongpaul Hybrid Shop Owner, worked on 100's of Prius's

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    Can anyone recommend a good independent Hybrid mechanic near Wash DC?
     
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    Paul- We really do not have much.
    Greentec is new in town seems to be popular lately, in MD just south of DC I think
    Hillmuth in MD was on the original certified hybrid shop list, closer to B'more I think.
    On the way to Richmond you got MACs in Ashland VA

    Check this out:
    Find A Shop - Hybrid/EV Repair & Service Shop LocatorHybrid/EV Repair & Service Shop Locator

    That's a cool site - never saw it - are you on there Paul?
    It seems to show what I said: zero hybrid shops in my area and Hillmuth. MD and MACs are on there
     
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    I know it has been said before, but I'm amazed there aren't more with the number of hybrids in the area.

    In regards to the last one, I had used Currys with my previous car with less than stellar results. Just my experience and only one location I guess.
     
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    ...I do not know it's hard for any business to break into NoVA.
    I do not know if its high cost or political structure or both

    Why it's unsual is of course Va. HOV regs and prior local tax breaks have made NoVA a hybrid mecca.
     
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