Model-specific repairs and known issues for Toyota, Nissan, and other hybrids.
A 2005 Honda Element with 93,000 miles broke down near Hood River, about 60 miles east of Portland. The owner had noticed the heater stopped...
Hey. I had my Highlander in there for a brake warning - accompanied by brake assist failure while driving. You replaced the ABS pump, but...
Overview If your Nissan Leaf suddenly won't charge and the dealer is quoting $4,000-5,000 for a PDM replacement, you're not alone. At Atomic Auto, we...
Discovering mice in your Prius can be an unsettling and costly problem. Unfortunately, rodent issues in Prius vehicles have become increasingly common, with owners reporting...
Why Your "Head Gasket Problem" Might Be Something Else What is this problem? If your 2016-2019 Toyota Prius or 2017-2019 Prius Prime is losing coolant,...
Understanding 12-Volt Battery Issues in Your Prius When your 2004-2009 Prius won't start, the problem often lies with the 12-volt battery rather than the hybrid...
A comprehensive guide from Atomic Auto, Portland's hybrid specialists What's happening with Gen 3 Prius head gaskets? The third-generation Toyota Prius (2010-2015) has a well-documented...
