“Toyota warranties the battery in my wifes Prius for EIGHT YEARS/ 1OOK MILES.”
Ok, and how much is it to replace the batteries on your 8 year old car?
I keep my cars 10 years or more, and have no concern about replacing the one battery for about $70.
Ok, and how much is it to replace the batteries on your 8 year old car?
New from dealer $2500?
New aftermarket $1600
Refurb replacement $700 (IIRC they will do it at your house for that price.)
Replacing the dead cells, $25 each (IIRC 28 cells total)