Hybrid vehicles combine an internal combustion engine with one or more electric motors and a high-voltage battery system. While this technology can reduce fuel consumption and emissions, a hybrid is still a complex vehicle with many of the same servicing needs as a conventional car.
A hybrid car may not always give you an obvious warning that something needs attention. Changes such as reduced fuel economy, unusual engine noise, hesitation, warning lights, rough running or changes in how the vehicle switches between petrol and electric power can indicate an issue.
These symptoms can have several causes, including overdue engine oil and filter changes, worn brakes, cooling-system problems, electrical faults or issues with sensors and control systems. A diagnostic scan and inspection can help identify the actual cause rather than simply treating the symptom.
Yes. New doesn't mean maintenance-free. Hybrid vehicles still require scheduled servicing according to the manufacturer's maintenance requirements. Depending on the vehicle, this can include engine oil and filter replacement, brake inspections, fluid checks, tyre checks, cabin and air filters, cooling-system inspections and electronic diagnostics.
Servicing also provides an opportunity to check components unique to hybrid vehicles, including the high-voltage battery cooling system and associated electrical components.
Regular servicing helps maintain reliability, fuel efficiency and braking performance while identifying developing problems before they become more expensive repairs. Keeping a complete service history is also important for owners of newer vehicles.Regular servicing helps maintain reliability, fuel efficiency and braking performance while identifying developing problems before they become more expensive repairs. Keeping a complete service history is also important for owners of newer vehicles.
An independently owned Repco Authorised Service centre such as Bysouths Garage can service many modern vehicles in accordance with the manufacturer's servicing requirements, helping owners maintain their vehicle without necessarily having to return to a dealership.
Wentworth's hot, dry conditions, long drives and dusty Australian roads can place additional demands on cooling systems, filters, tyres and brakes. Regular inspections are particularly worthwhile if your hybrid regularly travels long distances, carries loads or operates on regional roads.
Regenerative braking allows many hybrids to recover some of the vehicle's kinetic energy during deceleration and use it to recharge the high-voltage battery. This can reduce reliance on the friction brakes, but it doesn't mean brake inspections can be skipped.
Can a hybrid car be serviced by an independent workshop?
Yes. Many hybrids can be serviced by appropriately equipped and trained independent workshops. Always ensure the workshop has the correct equipment, information and training for your particular vehicle.
Will servicing a new hybrid at an independent workshop void the warranty?
Australian consumer and warranty protections do not generally require routine servicing to be performed exclusively by the vehicle manufacturer or dealer. The vehicle still needs to be serviced according to the manufacturer's requirements, using appropriate parts, fluids and procedures.
Do hybrid cars need engine oil changes?
Yes. If the vehicle has an internal combustion engine, it still requires engine oil and filter servicing at the intervals specified by the manufacturer.
Are hybrid brakes maintenance-free?
No. Regenerative braking can reduce friction-brake use, but brake components still need to be inspected for wear, corrosion and correct operation.
Does hot weather affect a hybrid battery?
Heat can increase the demands placed on battery cooling systems. Keeping cooling vents clear and having the system inspected as part of scheduled servicing can help maintain correct operation.
For hybrid servicing in Wentworth, talk to Bysouths Garage. As an independently owned Repco Authorised Service centre member, our team can help keep your modern hybrid maintained in line with its manufacturer's servicing requirements. Book your next hybrid service with Bysouths Garage in Wentworth.
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