Irvine drivers hate paying too much at the pump for a good reason. As a result, you’ll find many hybrids on local roads. If you’re interested in seeing what the venerable Honda hybrid lineup has to offer, you might ask, are hybrid cars high-maintenance? The short answer is no. In fact, you’ll service some components on your hybrid less than you would on an equivalent gas-powered vehicle.
Weir Canyon Honda is your local destination for Honda hybrid car maintenance. You can make the most out of owning a Honda CR-V Hybrid or Accord Hybrid when you have our service technicians taking care of you. Schedule service today to get seen promptly.
With many shoppers wondering, “Are hybrid cars high maintenance?” it’s important that we go over the maintenance costs of a hybrid vehicle. When you’re beginning your research on the auto services needed for a hybrid vehicle, you’ll find that it’s not much different than a standard vehicle. Generally, hybrid vehicles will need oil changes around every 7,500 to 10,000 miles (or 2 to 3 times per year) and will likely require similar maintenance items as vehicles powered by an internal combustion engine.
Because of this, you’ll find that hybrid car maintenance reliability is similar to a normal vehicle. The only exception is the replacement of a hybrid vehicle battery. However, many drivers report their hybrid battery lasting upwards of 200,000 miles or more. Some advice we have regarding hybrid vehicle maintenance costs include:
With oil change intervals remaining similar to standard vehicles, oil changes will cost the same on a hybrid vehicle.
Most hybrid vehicles have two batteries: a standard vehicle battery and a hybrid battery. The hybrid vehicle battery will likely need to be replaced similar to a standard vehicle battery and will most likely cost the same. In the unlikely event that your car’s hybrid battery needs to be replaced, the costs could be a bit pricier. That said, federal law requires carmakers to provide warranty coverage for hybrid batteries for at least 8 years or 100,000 miles.
Aside from hybrid vehicle battery replacements, other wear and tear maintenance items on a Honda hybrid vehicle will not be much different from any other vehicle. With tire replacements, lightbulbs, and other regular service items needing to be replaced at their recommended service intervals.
If you’re still on the fence about a hybrid vehicle, we get it. However, by choosing a new Honda hybrid, you’re getting a fuel-efficient and dependable vehicle that won’t let you down on your Yorba Linda and Tustin drives. Their maintenance isn’t much different from any other dependable Honda vehicles but they have the added benefit of increased efficiency. Some other benefits of maintenance on a Honda hybrid vehicle are as follows:
Hybrid car maintenance costs at Weir Canyon Honda are competitive with the local mechanic in many cases. You can use our service specials to save money on routine maintenance on your hybrid. Do you have questions about how to properly take care of your Honda hybrid? Contact our service team today to have them answered by knowledgeable people.
