1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

Raleigh independent mechanic wanted

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by mikefocke, Jan 3, 2021.

  1. mikefocke

    mikefocke Prius v Three 2012, Avalon 2011

    Joined:
    Nov 3, 2012
    3,645
    1,628
    0
    Location:
    Sanford, NC
    Vehicle:
    Other Hybrid
    Model:
    Limited
    My son has a gen 3 with 220k and it needs a new engine per the dealer. Barely driveable. $8500 quote to rebuild.

    DIL has a 2013 Prius v with 112k and I know has never had the EGR cleaning done. Since their 15+ year old is going to be learning to drive once lessons can start they want to keep one of these cars.

    Anyone know of a great Raleigh/Cary/Apex independent? The batteries are fine, it is the ICEs they need work on.
     
    #1 mikefocke, Jan 3, 2021
  2. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 17, 2010
    54,723
    38,253
    80
    Location:
    Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    Touring
    Effing sad stories, Toyota...
     
    #2 Mendel Leisk, Jan 3, 2021
  3. rjparker

    rjparker Tu Humilde Sirviente

    Joined:
    Jun 6, 2008
    7,610
    4,464
    7
    Location:
    Texas Hill Country
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Three
    I would visit some of the shops with good google reviews like King Auto and even consider Craigslist guys. I notice there is a Craigslist mobile mechanic in the area that mentions hybrids and head gaskets. Some of the best guys I have found are small shops with low overhead but still have clear and specific experience.
     
    #3 rjparker, Jan 3, 2021
    Air_Boss likes this.
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)