HYBRID SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
If you own a hybrid car, truck, or SUV, it's important to know the differences between the service your hybrid vehicle requires and that required of conventional vehicles on the road. At Martin Auto Center in New Holland, PA our technicians are well trained in every aspect of your specific vehicle's maintenance & repairs, as well as having the right diagnostic tools when you have a serious issue.
If you have a maintenance issue that corresponds with your Hybrid system, you need a properly trained mechanic to take care of those needs for you!
What makes a vehicle a hybrid? Hybrid vehicles have two modes of power production; conventional combustion engines and electric motors powered by batteries. In addition to all the systems of a regular combustion vehicle, hybrids have a sophisticated electronics system to ensure efficient operation of charging and battery power displacement, including separate batteries, electric motors, and monitoring systems. Here at Martin Auto Center our technicians have the special training and diagnostic equipment to properly service your hybrid.
Models The first car that pops into your head when you hear the word “hybrid” is probably the Toyota Prius. While in many ways the Prius paved the way for hybrid vehicles, these days hybrid technology has been adopted by nearly every automaker, for all styles of vehicles. Full-sized SUVs like the GM Yukon, mid-size SUVs like the Toyota Highlander, Sedans like the Ford Fusion or Honda Accord, and even many full-size pickups are now being offered with hybrid systems and technology.
Issues with Hybrids Overall, hybrid vehicles have proven to be very reliable; the systems are complex but based on technology that is straightforward and has been understood for a long time. When the electric motors are in use, they supplement the work that would normally be provided by the combustion engine. However, hybrid vehicles have more parts, meaning there are also more parts to replace eventually. The most common issues are battery problems or features built-in which disable the system if something goes wrong.
Battery Testing/Replacement Testing or replacing a hybrid battery can be dangerous and requires a licensed professional to do it correctly. However, replacing or repairing your hybrid battery typically won't have you off the road for long. Here at Martin Auto Center, we do a diagnostic check first to see exactly what condition your battery is in to catch issues before they arise.
Hybrid Tests Done at Martin Auto Center Include:
- Hybrid Battery Testing. Testing your hybrid battery is much the same as it is for a regular battery but involves multiple battery areas and a NiMH core.
- HEV Diagnostics & Service. Our team will test your battery system as a whole to ensure we know if your hybrid battery system is okay or needs service.
- HEV Battery Replacement. If our testing determines the battery needs to be replaced, our hybrid mechanics can install a replacement battery. During the replacement process, the battery is removed and then replaced with a new battery carrier mounting system, new air temperature sensors, bus bars, battery controller, pre-charge system, current sensor, contactors/relays, and new battery modules.
Hybrid Specialists Having your Hybrid serviced by technicians trained in the field is extremely important. A typical mechanic isn't likely to have the experience and equipment needed to properly care for and diagnose issues with a hybrid vehicle, or maintain it in such a way that prevents problems from arising. Our technicians have the knowledge, ability, and equipment necessary to maintain and repair any make and model of hybrid vehicles.
If you drive a Hybrid and want to make sure you're receiving quality service at a great price, we've got you covered. Call or stop by Martin Auto Center in New Holland, PA today where we have the right technician to take care of your Hybrid vehicle! You are going to want to cover many miles and we want to be sure you can do that by getting the most miles per gallon possible with the least amount of issues!
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