Buying a Hybrid or EV

What to look for, what to avoid, and how to evaluate a hybrid or EV before you buy — new or used.

Kia and Hyundai Hybrids: What We’ve Seen in Ten Years of Servicing Them

Short version: Under factory warranty, a Kia or Hyundai hybrid is generally fine — drive it, service it, keep your paperwork. What we’d think hard...

Don’t Put a Dragon in Your Doghouse

Short version: A car is easy to keep alive when the repair world has already seen thousands of them — parts on the shelf, tooling...

Who We’d Actually Buy a Used Car From in Portland

Every month somebody stands at our counter and asks some version of the same question: “Where should I actually buy a used car?” Fair question....

Thinking about a used Prius?

Short version: A used Prius is almost always a good buy — but the generation matters. The Gen 2 (2004–2009) is the most proven, the...

Buying a Used Nissan Leaf: What Our Shop Has Seen (And What the Seller Won't Tell You)

Short version: Used Nissan Leafs are cheap because their batteries have permanently lost range — verify the battery bar count or LeafSpy SOH yourself before...

Thinking About Buying a Used Hybrid or EV? Read This First

Short version: There’s no yes-or-no answer on a used hybrid or EV — it depends on your charging situation, the specific model, and its service...