As popularity and sales of hybrid vehicles increase each year they
become less novelty and more reality. Where they can be serviced and
who can service them are becoming important questions and following the
manufacturer’s recommendations is important. The voltage run from these
vehicles can not only hurt you, it could kill you.
Hybrids
have two sources of power that run the vehicle -- a conventional gas
engine and an electric motor connected to a powerful battery. Many
technicians are not trained to work on the electric motor and batteries
in hybrids, so taking your hybrid in for service at the place you
bought it is a safe bet. But it can also be limiting, especially if you
move away or have a breakdown.
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When looking for an alternative
to your dealer, the key is to ask your local shop if they have a
technician who’s been trained to do maintenance on hybrids. Asking the
right questions will not only protect your investment but also maintain
the condition of the vehicle.
As popularity and sales of hybrid vehicles increase each year they
become less novelty and more reality. Where they can be serviced and
who can service them are becoming important questions and following the
manufacturer’s recommendations is important. The voltage run from these
vehicles can not only hurt you, it could kill you. 
