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Is It Expensive To Service A Hybrid Car?

It can be. This is another annoyingly unsatisfactory ‘it depends’ kind of answer.

A routine service for a hybrid is usually in line with regular cars.

You’ll pay for the same basic checks: fluids, brakes, filters, tyres. If your hybrid doesn’t need anything beyond that, the cost should feel familiar.

Where the expense can rise is in more technical areas:

• A fault in the hybrid drive system
• A problem with the inverter
• A cooling issue specific to the electric motor
• Software faults or battery monitoring diagnostics

These jobs take more time, require more care, and sometimes cost more to fix.

But they’re not everyday occurrences. For most hybrid drivers, annual servicing is affordable — especially when the car’s overall efficiency helps offset other costs.

If you're unsure, it helps to get a quote in advance or choose a garage with fixed-price hybrid servicing.