Reputable repair facilities for battery in Tacoma area?

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How many miles on this vehicle?

The dealer mentioned after market parts, did they specify which parts exactly?

How much does the dealer want to replace the entire battery?

 

Sounds like they will not be crediting you for the HV battery core charge ($1300), now how would they know it wasn't the original battery without tearing apart the trunk to take a look..

Can't think of any other part (aftermarket or not) that would increase the cost of a HV battery replacement.

$5100 (w/o tax) for a new battery installed (with a 3 year factory warranty) that should last at least 10 more years if properly maintained is a little high, but if they had deducted the $1300 for the core it would be about average in cost at $3800 +tax.

There are other options that are less expensive. This *new* battery option (linked below) would cost well under half of the dealers quoted price.. and you still get a new HV battery installed with the 3 year unlimited mile warranty (may not apply to labor, best to ask) : 2004–2009 Toyota Prius hybrid battery pack with new generation cells

You should ask for all of the diagnostic codes that were retrieved from the vehicle, those could be helpful to those offering advice regarding your next course of action.

 

I had my hybrid battery replaced by

HYBRID BATTERY EXCHANGE LLC

I opted for the 3 year unlimited mileage warranty for 1599.00

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http://Www.miamihybrid.co just had their grand opening today if you're on the East Coast you can get a three-year unlimited mile warranty for only 699

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Hi! did u find reputable battery and/or install place in Spanaway/Seattle area? mine is 1st gen '01. Codes
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Still trying to figure out whether dlr uses refurbed batteries or whether new. if new, the 1st gen aren't supp to be that great bc of pla that great bc of plastic around cells, or something.

has anyone tried the place in kent, greentec?

which dlr in this area would be least expensive/

any help much appreciated!

Ajourney, can you let me know where you had installed? And what kind of warranty you rec'd? Thank you!

 

welcome! you should search the gen1 forum for more help. there are some knowledgeable owners there, who might not see this.
all the best!

 

Thank you! posted here bc i'm in same geog area as poster and if mechanic can work on gen 2 they can probably work on gen 1! any input? thanks!

 

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Did you ever find a repairman near Tacoma? I'm in the same boat.