01 prius p3006 and 3000. also I think it was a799

Look, I'm here because I'm curious and want to find out what works. But my second objective is to help, support, and encourage independent shops to 'take the Prius plunge.'

The car is different from anything they have ever seen before . . . an order of magnitude more automation. Well to meet future fuel economy standards, cars have to go that way. The Prius is a great little puppy to 'bust your chops on.'

The Gen I do not cost a whole lot. Most of the silly problems have been worked out. The life-long problems are pretty well known. How bad could it be if a car with a street value under $5,000 'lets out the smoke.' The salvage yards and Ebay as well as online parts stores pretty well have everything needed. Worse comes to worse, there is a small group of 'gray beards' more than willing to share what little we've learned.

So my thinking is work with Mark. He is offering a life ring . . . sure it has a rope but at least you'll be afloat.

I'm also going to suggest, give him a phone call (if you haven't already.) You'll often be able to tell a lot from a chat.

GOOD LUCK!
Bob Wilson