$999 HV Battery Replacement, Too Good to be True?

first: name the company, so people here who have had bad or good experiences can chime in.

second: go to his place of business, and make sure he has a legitimate operation that you are comfortable with.

third: there have been good and bad reviews about mobile services, sometimes they come back when there's a problem, sometimes they don't.

lastly: educate yourself on rebuilt batteries, it's always a crapshoot, and only as good as the warranty and company standing behind it. in 7 months, you could own a boat anchor, and be out $999.

 

That is not that unbelievable, I could do it for half price. I also don't believe for a minute this person is giving 3rd gen modules from a wreck, not mixed and matched. Sounds like people like putting this info out there cause most can't verify

 

no. call todd at tampa hybrids, he's a well respected member here. i don't know if he does batteries, but can hopefully give you the low down.

edit: are you in cali? is this tampa florida we're talking about?

 

I recall a scam deal where someone advertised "Gen 3" modules, but it turned out to be something like the number three batch of Gen 2 modules. Sort of shady, as I remember. If you can get the module serial numbers, you can easily find out on line.

 

It's not too good to be true. It's a crapshoot. You may get lucky and the battery will last the remainder lifetime of the car. Think of it as buying a new car or buying a beater. A new car or a new battery will have warranty and most likely last you a long time. A used battery is like buying a beater because if it breaks down, it has no value whatsoever. The difference is a new car costs a whole lot more than a beater. You're getting quotes of $1000 more for a new battery.

Everything I've read thus far is, you buy new if you're not a tinkerer.

 

The critical question for me really is:
Will the extra ~$1k you are going to save REALLY keep you out of some dire financial straits ??
If you can actually afford the "going price" from a reputable business or dealer.......don't screw around trying to save a buck just for the fun of it.