Hybrid Cars

Detecting EV Battery Issues

Detecting EV Battery Issues

These days, more and more people are driving EVs and hybrids around Hamilton, we see a steady stream of Nissan Leafs, Toyota Aquas, and even a few BYDs and MGs come through the workshop. And while they’re great for zipping around town and keeping fuel costs low, the...
5 Common Hybrid Car Issues and Solutions

5 Common Hybrid Car Issues and Solutions

1. Battery Health – The Heart of Your HybridLet’s be honest, the battery in a hybrid is pretty much the backbone. Doesn’t matter if you’re driving an old Honda Insight, a Toyota Aqua from Cambridge, or even one of those flash Hyundai Ioniqs coming in from...
5 Top Toyota Hybrid Models for Hamilton Drivers

5 Top Toyota Hybrid Models for Hamilton Drivers

We get heaps of questions here in the workshop about what Toyota hybrids actually suit Hamilton drivers best. With the traffic on Te Rapa Road or those awkward stop-starts on Victoria Street, hybrids have really picked up popularity lately – helps cut down on gas...
3 Essential Toyota Hybrid Maintenance Tips

3 Essential Toyota Hybrid Maintenance Tips

So you’ve got a Toyota hybrid — maybe a Prius you run to work in Te Rapa, or a Camry Hybrid running the school drop-off between Rototuna and St Andrews. Those hybrids are clever bits of kit, but like anything, they need a bit of TLC, especially with all the Hamilton...
5 Toyota Hybrid Accessories to Enhance Your Drive

5 Toyota Hybrid Accessories to Enhance Your Drive

If you’ve got a Toyota hybrid, you’re already ahead of the pack in terms of fuel efficiency and being a bit kinder to the planet. But, just like that sweet imported Honda Fit we had in last week, there’s always ways to make your ride easier to live with — especially...
5 Key Tips: Hybrid Battery Replacement Guide in Hamilton

5 Key Tips: Hybrid Battery Replacement Guide in Hamilton

So, here’s the thing — hybrid cars are brilliant for saving fuel and doing your bit for the planet, especially with all those stop-starts on Te Rapa Road or getting through city traffic from Rototuna into town. But when it comes time to sort the battery, you want to...