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How do you find a good independent Prius mechanic?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by vafoodie, Oct 23, 2011.

  1. vafoodie

    vafoodie Junior Member

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    I'm sick of my dealer's assumption that I'm an idiot.:mad:
     
    #1 vafoodie, Oct 23, 2011
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  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    they're just generalizing, which probably works for them, but a few of us are not. :)
     
    #2 bisco, Oct 23, 2011
  3. jdenenberg

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    How far are you from Sanford, NC? Taylor Automotive is a great independent Prius shop.

    JeffD
     
    #3 jdenenberg, Oct 23, 2011
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    Seems like you'd be able to find someone in the nearby town of Mechanicsville, VA :D

    Seriously, I have not read anything positive about Toyota dealers in Virginia. In Rav world, somebody just paid $1000 to have rear wheel bearings replace on a 2008 with 40,000 miles, even though they had been complaining about it before 3/36 warranty expired. I would suggest asking around for a good local Toyota/Japanese independent shop, and save major hybrid system repairs for Taylor's.
     
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  5. Prefer a prius

    Prefer a prius New Member

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    Highly Recommend Mac's Service Center in Ashland, Virginia listed on Reinvolts website as an installer. A friend of mine had her HV Battery done there. She said they were great folow up called evven washed her car.
     
    #5 Prefer a prius, Mar 19, 2012
  6. JimboPalmer

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  7. DumbMike

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    There are AAA authorized mechanics. Has anybody tried one of these? I haven't, mainly because I've only taken my cars to mechanics that I've met through close contacts. I'm not sure where I'll take my Prius when it needs work done.

    Mike
     
    #7 DumbMike, Mar 19, 2012
  8. Judgeless

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    The Prius is just like any other car. Most things that need checked or repaired can be done by a person mechanically inclined or a local repair shop.

    Just tell them never to mess with any of the orange wires.
     
    #8 Judgeless, Mar 20, 2012
  9. The Critic

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    Replacing the coolant and brake fluids are very different than a conventional car. Other than those two items, everything else is quite similar. Diagnostics can be difficult without Techstream, though.
     
    #9 The Critic, Mar 22, 2012
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