When it comes to hybrid cars, no one can deny that Toyota sits at the very forefront of the market. This is thanks to a ...

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Like many articles, this one started with a reader question. Casey Krakowiecki wrote: I'm interested in buying a new Toyota Prius hybrid. I hope you can answer a couple of questions that will help me.

A Toyota Prius is more than just a fuel-efficient vehicle-it's a symbol of smart innovation, sustainability, and long-term value. But like any essential component, the hybrid battery has a lifespan.

Q: I'm looking at a 2005 Prius and I am concerned about both the hybrid battery and the regular battery. The owner told me the car needed a jump because she left the headlights on for the second time ...

Q. We are looking to buy a used Toyota Prius. If the hybrid battery goes bad, I would like to know what it costs to replace. Toni A. Assuming the Prius is out of warranty, a battery pack for the first ...

Q. You wrote that if the Toyota Prius battery pack failed, the car wouldn’t function in gas mode alone (Auto Letters, June 24). What is the cost of a battery pack? At what point would the car not be ...

Q. I recently had to call AAA road service to boost my original 2005 Prius battery because of my leaving my headlights on for the second time this year. This is not the easiest battery to find. In ...

While owning a vehicle usually goes smoothly without any significant accidents, sometimes your car parts will need changing. Nothing lasts forever, and, more often than not, you’ll have to change your ...