Rebuilt and New OEM Hybrid Batteries, Installed Across Texas
We install two kinds of hybrid battery packs at your home or office anywhere in Texas: professionally rebuilt packs and brand-new OEM packs. Both use genuine OEM cells, both come with a warranty, and both cost far less than a dealer. Here's how the two options compare so you can pick the right one for your car.
What is a Rebuilt Battery?
Rebuilt hybrid car batteries have been a popular alternative to buying factory new batteries. Our rebuilt hybrid batteries offer similar performance at about one fourth of the cost of a dealership.
The staff at Hometown Hybrids meticulously checks all components of the HV battery during the lengthy reconditioning process to ensure the safety and integrity of the hybrid system. Additionally we road test every battery utilizing specialized diagnostic software as a final quality assurance test. In addition to being better for your wallet, rebuilt hybrid batteries are better for the environment as most components are able to be reused rather than discarded.
What is a New Battery?
New OEM Batteries with Zero Drive Miles
We buy our new batteries directly from Toyota and pass the savings on to you. The modules in these batteries are newly manufactured and have zero drive miles on them. All new batteries sold by Toyota require assembly. Toyota will attempt to reuse your Battery ECU and relay components if they install your new battery. We take care of this assembly ahead of time at our facility using components we have tested. You never have to worry about substantial additional charges if those components are defective like you would at a Toyota dealership.
We also upgrade the warranty Toyota offers on new batteries up to five years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. We recommend new hybrid batteries for the customer who has a low mileage vehicle and wishes to maximize resale value.
Common Battery Questions
What's the difference between a rebuilt and new hybrid battery?+
A rebuilt battery uses tested and balanced modules, while a new battery uses brand new cells. A properly rebuilt battery replaces weak modules and is re-balanced to restore the modules to near factory capacity. Our batteries are tested for over a dozen metrics to ensure they are worthy of being installed in your vehicle. We also upgrade copper components to nickel plated ones to prevent corrosion issues down the road.
Can Hometown Hybrids just replace the one bad module in my battery instead of all them?+
Replacing just one module (aka cell) on a battery that has 20-40 modules will create problems that may arise very quickly. The replacement module that is added will likely have vastly different metrics than the ones that are currently in the battery. Also, when one module fails, there's a good chance that others are on the verge of failing as well. Replacing only some of the modules will cause the battery to become unbalanced resulting in the reappearance of warning lights. We don't perform this type of service because it would be impossible to provide a warranty for it and we don't want our customers to have to deal with a constant reemergence of problems.
What are the signs of a failing hybrid battery?+
Common signs of a failing hybrid battery include rapid fluctuations in charge level, reduced fuel economy, warning lights like P0A80, and decreased performance.
How long does a hybrid battery last?+
Most new hybrid batteries last between 8–15 years depending on driving habits, climate, and maintenance. As they age, performance declines and failure becomes more likely.
How much does it cost to replace a hybrid battery?+
Costs vary depending on the vehicle and battery type, but refurbished options are typically more affordable than full dealership replacements.