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Automotive
By Howard J. Fleischmann Sr.
Have you ever wondered if an electric car is the right fit for you? Hybrid cars are gaining popularity in the U.S and while there are many benefits to purchasing a hybrid car – better for the environment, fewer emissions, good mileage, fuel efficiency – it’s also important to be an educated consumer when owning this type of vehicle.
Many hybrid car owners have been shocked to learn the cost of replacing a hybrid battery. Unlike a standard car battery which costs roughly $100 to replace, a hybrid battery can cost anywhere from $2,500 to $7,000 for a full replacement, depending on the make and model of the car.
While both of these items are called COMMUNITY TIRE PROS & AUTO REPAIR “batteries,” they do vastly different things. A regular auto battery is used to simply start a gasoline-powered vehicle. A hybrid battery is designed to actually power the vehicle’s electric motor when in motion at lower speeds. This technique puts less pressure on the gasoline engine, which allows the amount of fuel used to be reduced drastically.
In an effort to lead the industry in new technology and services, Community Tire Pros and Auto Repair, an auto repair and maintenance service shop with six Valley locations (including their location at 15812 N. 32nd St), recently joined forces with The Hybrid Shop, a growing international network of dealers committed to providing expert care for hybrid and electric vehicles.
After more than a year of specialty training, Community Tire Pros can now install hybrid batteries that are reconditioned in The Hybrid Shop’s California manufacturing facility. By using proprietary processes and technology, this green service can Providing hybrid repair services is restore up to 95 percent of the battery the next step in Community Tire Pros pack’s original power and energy. This and Auto Repair’s drive to become service will save customers thousands more environmentally sensitive. Years of dollars. ago, the company began using earthThe Hybrid Shop’s battery pack They use proper disposal methods for conditioning is a patent-pending, water, oils, and tires, to reduce landfill science-based and technically- clutter. They focus on recycling and validated service that reaps tangible reducing the use of unnecessary paper cost-savings, longevity, sustainability products, use eco-friendly cleaning and performance benefits. The products, monitor water usage and battery pack conditioning process have converted to energy-efficient can be repeated as often as necessary, lighting options. providing a battery that could potentially outlive the car it powers. Moving to be “greener” in the auto Hybrid battery packs are getting better but the impact these small steps make all the time. With preventative mainte- can help save planet. nance on the vehicle, consumers should friendly products wherever possible. repair industry takes many baby steps, expect at least eight years of motoring Howard J. Fleischmann is the owner bliss before having to even consider a Community Tire Pros & Auto Repair battery replacement. Up until that point, focused on keeping Arizona Drivers the maintenance cost and repairs on safe since 1945. He also sits on the a hybrid car should be less than for a Board of the Neighborhood Automostandard vehicle. tive Repair Professionals (NARPRO.)QQ_North32_4.92x5.16_FINAL.pdf 1 10/18/19 5:29 PM
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