Most of the Prius cars on London roads are second generation (from 2004), third generation (from 2009) and fourth generation (from 2016), many with high mileage from taxi and private hire work. Each generation uses Toyota's full hybrid system, with a high-voltage battery under the rear seat or boot floor.
Because so many have covered big mileages, the questions we hear most are about battery health, economy dropping off and warning lights. Those are exactly what we test for.
What we do for your Toyota Prius
Hybrid battery repairEvery module tested, then reconditioned where it can be saved. A new pack only when it is really needed.
Hybrid & EV diagnosticsWarning lights, loss of power, poor economy. Live data read across the whole hybrid system, not just fault codes.
Hybrid servicingToyota and Lexus hybrid servicing, including the inverter cooling and battery checks general garages skip.
MOT testingDVSA-approved MOT for petrol, hybrid and electric cars, with free local collection included.
Body repairsAccident, panel and paint work carried out with high-voltage safety procedures.
Tyres & wheel alignmentPrecision wheel alignment and tyres suited to hybrids, to protect safety and economy.
Worth checking on a Toyota Prius
- Hybrid battery health, module by module
- Battery cooling fan and intake, which clog with dust over time
- Inverter coolant and its pump
- Brakes: hybrids brake mostly by regeneration, so calipers can seize from little use
- The 12V auxiliary battery, a common cause of a car that will not go "READY"
- EGR system on high-mileage 1.8 litre engines
All of these are part of our hybrid service, and the battery health check gives you a written result for every module.