Can CAA replace my 12v battery

you don't need to keep the engine running to charge the 12v. it charges whenever the car is 'ready'.
the hybrid battery charges the 12v, and the engine comes on as needed to top up the hybrid battery.
that being said, 10 years was a great run, and i would replace it.
i can't say if they can do it or not, because it is a bit of a special battery (size and posts) so call them and ask.
it is also under the rear seat, making it a bit more difficult. i know AAA down here won't do it.
all the best!

 

i'm in the same boat with lower mileage. i hope i can hold out until things normalize again.

i had to replace my battery in 2019

 

That’s not bad from dealership, if including install.

in the last year I emailed SaskBattery, and while it’s not on their website, they can ship the Yuasa battery to me (anywhere in Canada) for $229 CDN, plus ONLY GST on top of that, no provincial tax. Install is pretty simple.

 

I've been checking for that particular battery for my daughter's Prius C and Saskatoon Battery has no stock for that vehicle, strange!

 

Did you check with them by email, ask if they have or can get a specific battery? Their website is not that good.

 

I'm pretty sure I did. It's 8 yrs old now so time is not on her side, I'll send them a e-mail again.

 

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Just received a e-mail from SaskBattery and the size of 7.67 inches needed for a 2014 Prius C is not available in AGM format! Not good news for a cheaper $$ option
Some auto part web store has the battery for a Prius v fitting a Prius C so beware and double check dimensions, etc..,

 

Looks like the web site had me on hold, sorry for the multiple responses

 

Yeah this is an ongoing pain. If I see the post action “stalled”, I first copy what I’ve typed, then try refreshing the outcome page several times. Usually after 2-3 refreshes, surprise surprise: it’s been posted.

 

Hi Prius C Forum! New here, but been watching, and thought I should contribute. Like many of you, my 2012 Prius C Two’s 12V Battery was nearing end of life. So called Toyota, after regaining consciousness, I realized there had to be a better solution. This is what I found at a place BatterySpecialist in Burlington, ON.
They specialize in UPS, Scooter, ATV, UTV, Golf Cart Batteries. But with a bit of research, I got these two items from them. With these two items, and some terminal clamps from CT, I have a perfect replacement for about 1/2 the Toyota branded aftermarket battery sold at dealerships for $330+++.
Hope this helps, while this is for a 2012 Prius C Two, it likely would fit later/similar Prius C’s. Note the battery area for the 12V battery is quite generous, maybe because the Prius C Fours have a higher capacity battery? Let me know if you have any questions.

 

Battery needs to be vented outside because of a inside cabin battery location, safety reasons!

 

Gel Cell, no venting requirement

 

We all have a UPS battery backup for our home computers and they use similar batteries inside them. The only difference between them with a Prius, the charging system has more amperage on the Prius versus a golf cart which I think has to be slow charged overnight. This is where the vent tube came about, it might be for car manufacturers way of covering their butts! Who knows, it might be fine going this route for all I know.