Toyota Prius is one of the most solid built cars on the planet. We state this without fear of contradiction that a used Prius is undoubtedly a better choice over many other used vehicles on the road. There are many reasons why owning one will be of great benefit to you in the long run but here are the top three.
Reason 1: Solid Reliability.
Being the first hybrid in the market, Toyota Prius had to be a well-engineered car. It had to survive in a “gas” only world. Prius needed to prove that a hybrid car could be both affordable and reliable over time. Toyota did not mess around with building the Prius with a firm foundation. Oh, and aren’t there millions of these cars all over the world proving to us every day how solid they are? Day in and day out mile after mile, Prius has continually proven to be a car that is trustworthy and reliable.
Reason 2: Easy And Common Repairs.
It is a sad day when your Prius does have an issue (albeit few and far between); however, there is some good news. Prius is so well manufactured that any issue that does arise, aside from recalls, usually has a solution to resolve the problem.
Ever heard of a Prius getting a P0A80 code? Oh wait, that is a “change the traction battery” code. It happens. Ever known a Prius to set a P0A93? Change your electric water pump.
The thing with these codes that most Kenyan mechanics do not understand is the testing procedures. There are a plethora of testing procedures on how to confirm why the trouble code set. However, for mechanics who only rely on the automotive scan tools to troubleshoot vehicles, this can be very intimidating. However, there usually have been so many cars that have had the issue, that it is not hard to find the solution.
There are common repairs on these cars, yes, but just because they happen does not mean that Prius is a bad car. All cars break; if they did not, mechanics, including us, would not have a job. Prius happens to break consistently, so it is easier to find, fix, and keep driving.
Reason 3: Kenyan Mechanics Could Be Intimidated by the Technology so talking ill of it.
Truth be told, we have very good mechanics in Kenya. They can give some very sound advice, and for the most part, they get the job done. However, we think that most of them grew up in a very different time where cars were not as advanced as they are today.
A Toyota Prius is a complicated machine. It has a slew of onboard computers, a complex hybrid system, and enough high voltage to slay a horse. These cars are not like a 2000s Toyota NZE. They carry a different aura about them, and if a mechanic does not understand the risks, they can be intimidating to repair.
For instance, we have heard some mechanics warn about hybrids having no alternator. According to them, one has to change out the whole transmission in case of an auxiliary battery charging failure. The Prius transaxle is pretty bulletproof with minimal maintenance. This kind of misinformation has made the general public fear hybrids for no good reason.
We get it; we also did not want to work on them either because we used to be scared as well. The point is we had to learn how hybrid cars worked, once we did the fear left us, and we became new persons. We think that is what all mechanics need to do.
Conclusion
We all have our preferences on what we like to drive and why. However, if this piece gives you a reason to get a Toyota Prius, you can contact us for more assistance while buying one.