Does anyone have experience replacing a battery in California> Mine is at Miller in Culver City and they want $540 to "get to the battery" and only then will they know if it needs replacing. Is it true that the battery is covered for 10 years under CARB rules? Thnaks for your help!
1) I do not think the 2002 has a 10 year warranty, I think that started in 2004 MY. 2) Modesti's Car Care Center | Auto Repair Culver City, Playa Vista, Marina Del Rey, Playa Del Rey, Mar Vista, Los Angeles, Westchester, Venice, Santa Monica, Palms, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, Baldwin Hills | Hometown Family Service You Can Trust Since may be able to install a remanufactured battery for under $2000 Remanufactured Hybrid Vehicle Battery Packs
Susan, the Gen 1 battery is covered up to 100,000 miles. Luckily, mine was replaced for free at 95,000 miles at a Toyota dealership. They certainly didn't charge me to take a look either!
That's BS. The vast majority of battery pack failures can be diagnosed with the scan tool. Even a visual inspection wouldn't require that much labor. Find another shop. No.
