Posted on 4/3/2024
Hybrids come with a lot of benefits compared to traditional gas-powered vehicles: better fuel economy, fewer emissions, and an overall higher resale value. Another benefit is that since they have fewer moving parts, they don’t need as much maintenance - but it’s still very important to have your hybrid serviced regularly. Whether you’re thinking about buying a hybrid or already own one, here are some of the most important maintenance tasks to have performed regularly. Brake Maintenance Just like a gas-powered vehicle, hybrids need regular brake maintenance - however, cars that are equipped with regenerative braking systems typically have longer service intervals. Regenerative braking works by converting the energy from slowing down or stopping your car into energy that recharges the battery. When you brake, the system splits the braking force between energy regeneration and the brakes, which means the brake pads or shoes often last longer compared to gas-powered ca ... read more