How To Buy A Used Prius ✦

During your test drive, if the battery display goes from "full" to "empty" in just a few minutes of driving, the battery is likely weak.

Buy a cheap Bluetooth OBD2 scanner (like OBDLink LX ) and run a "Life Expectancy Test" during your inspection. It will give you a percentage score of the battery's remaining capacity. how to buy a used prius

Beyond the hybrid tech, check these Prius-specific weak spots: During your test drive, if the battery display

Listen for a frequent "buzzing" or clicking sound from under the hood when the car is parked or the brakes are applied. If the ABS or Brake lights are on, walk away—this repair is often $2,000+. During your test drive