Denver's First
Hybrid & EV Specialists

We offer three options depending on your budget and vehicle situation: (1) New OEM battery installed with a 3-year warranty - this is the same battery the dealer installs, but at a significant savings. (2) Certified reconditioned battery installed with a 1-year warranty - perfect for high-mileage vehicles over 200k miles. (3) Individual module replacement when only 1-2 cells are bad - our diagnostic can determine if this option will work for your specific battery. All options include labor, testing, and our lifetime labor warranty. Call us for a free quote.

The actual battery replacement takes 3-4 hours for most Toyota and Lexus hybrids (Prius, Camry, Highlander, RX450h, etc.). However, the total timeline depends on parts availability: If we have a reconditioned battery in stock, we can often complete the job same-day. For new OEM batteries, we typically need 1-2 business days to order the part. We provide a free loaner vehicle during the repair so you're never without transportation. Tesla battery modules take longer - typically 2-3 days including diagnostic time.

All of our technicians are ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified in multiple areas. Our lead hybrid technician has Toyota factory training on the Techstream diagnostic system and has completed specialized courses in high-voltage safety (HV certification required for hybrid/EV work). We maintain subscriptions to Toyota Technical Information System (TIS) and Lexus service manuals, giving us access to the same repair procedures dealers use. Our shop has been continuously operating since 2008, meaning our senior techs have 15-17 years of hybrid-specific experience - not general automotive experience, but actual hybrid system expertise.

Yes! We offer a LIFETIME warranty on all labor - meaning if our workmanship fails at any point while you own the vehicle, we'll fix it for free. This covers the actual repair work we performed. Parts are covered by the manufacturer warranty, which varies: OEM parts typically have 1-3 year warranties, aftermarket parts have 1-2 years. Our lifetime labor warranty is transferable if you sell the vehicle - the new owner can use our service too. We've been able to offer this since 2008 because our repair quality is high and failure rates are very low (under 2%).

No, absolutely not. Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (federal law passed in 1975), manufacturers cannot void your warranty just because you used an independent shop. The dealership must prove that our repair caused the failure - and we use OEM parts and follow factory procedures, so that's not possible. We can perform all scheduled maintenance (30k, 60k, 90k services) using OEM fluids and parts, which keeps your warranty 100% valid. We've been doing this since 2008 and have never had a customer lose their warranty. In fact, we service many vehicles still under the original 3-year/36k mile warranty.

For routine maintenance (oil changes, brake service, inspections), we can usually get you in within 3-5 business days, sometimes sooner. For urgent issues involving warning lights, the hybrid system, or drivability problems, we prioritize same-day or next-day appointments - call us at (720) 445-4357 and we'll assess your situation. About 40% of our diagnostics are completed same-day. If we're booked, we'll give you a realistic timeline and offer to put you on a cancellation list. For hybrid battery replacements and major repairs that require parts ordering, expect 2-5 business days from diagnosis to completion.

The main differences are specialization, equipment, and experience. (1) Equipment: We own Toyota Techstream, a professional dealer-level diagnostic system. Most general shops use generic code readers that can't diagnose hybrid-specific issues. (2) Training: Our technicians have hybrid-specific training and HV safety certification - working on 300+ volt systems requires specialized knowledge. (3) Experience: We've done thousands of hybrid repairs since 2008. A general mechanic might see 5-10 hybrid issues per year - we see 5-10 per week. (4) Parts sourcing: We have relationships with hybrid battery suppliers and know which reconditioned batteries are reliable vs. junk. This specialization means we diagnose problems faster and get repairs right the first time.

Yes. The 'death rattle' is caused by a defective piston ring design in the 2010-2015 Prius that allows oil to burn and carbon to build up, eventually damaging the head gasket. Toyota issued a warranty extension to 150k miles for this issue, but many cars are now beyond that. We offer two solutions: (1) EGR cleaning + head gasket replacement works if the engine block isn't damaged yet - this buys you 30-50k more miles. (2) Complete engine replacement with a low-mileage Japanese import engine (40k-60k miles) is the permanent fix - essentially a new engine with Toyota reliability. We've done over 150 of these engine replacements since 2015 and the failure rate is under 1%. Contact us for a quote on either option.

Don't panic, but don't ignore it. The red triangle (Master Warning Light) indicates a hybrid system issue that needs diagnosis. Here's what to do: (1) Immediate: Safely pull over and turn off the car. Wait 5 minutes, then restart - sometimes it's a temporary glitch. (2) If it stays on: You can usually still drive the car, but avoid long trips. The car may have reduced power or poor fuel economy. (3) Within 48 hours: Get it diagnosed - continuing to drive with the light on can cause additional damage. For example, a small fix like a failing 12V battery can damage the hybrid battery if you keep driving. (4) Call us: We can often give you guidance over the phone about whether it's safe to drive. Our diagnostic will identify the exact cause so we can get you back on the road quickly.