Prius shop near Torrance, CA - NOT a Dealer

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by scott.in.colorado, Feb 13, 2013.

  1. scott.in.colorado

    scott.in.colorado Junior Member

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    Hi All,

    I'm looking for a 3rd party shop to do general work on a Prius, 2008. Anyone using one near Torrance CA?

    Thanks
    Scott
     
    #1 scott.in.colorado, Feb 13, 2013
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    I am wondering if she took the car on a longer drive every once in a while, that could improve the battery life.
    I have a 2007, with 96k on it - still the same battery - I did change the tires at 50k, and still the original brakes
     
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  3. scott.in.colorado

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    Thanks Desmond.. and while I agree, I'm looking for Prius Shops in the Torrance area, not trying to fix old problems. I do think the deep cycle batteries need to be charged a bit more than 5-10 min a day.. and I will mention this to her.
     
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    Don't be too hard on the dealer. The battery could be bad it's 5 years old and not driven enough to fully charge it. As for the tires - hitting a curb can destroy the alignment. 25K was all I got on my 2008 tires.
     
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  5. scott.in.colorado

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    So what, there are no 3rd party shops that do work on Prius's ?? Glad I don't live near Torrance, CA. My Boulder guy - Boulder Hybrids, is great - how come no places like this near Torrance, CA?
     
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  7. scott.in.colorado

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    Thanks, I spoke to Avi.. Not close but he recommended another closer..
     
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    Check Reinvolts Installers List and Check www.Fixhybrid.com qualified shop list. Hope this helps.
     
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    Scott, What dealer is she currently going to? If it's Torrance Toyota on PCH, then run!! They replaced rear brakes on my wife's Sienna a few years ago and the brakes fell out into the drums... on both sides! I don't know of any non-dealer shops but I take my prius to South Bay Toyota on Western Ave. It's on the north east side of Torrance. It might be a bit farther to go depending on where she lives but they're good.
     
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  10. scott.in.colorado

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    I think that is the one, but not positive. Never a good experience for her. Thanks for the reply.
     
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    Could you please share the name/location of the shop Avi recommended, and if you used the shop were you happy with results?

    Thank you,
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  12. scott.in.colorado

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    Nothing in the Torrance area. I'm sure there are places but I have not found any yet.


    Scott
     
    #12 scott.in.colorado, Sep 17, 2013
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