Manufacturer-specific hybrid vehicle safety tips

By Richard Diegle

Can hybrid and electric vehicles be dangerous to work on? Absolutely. However, if you get proper training and follow OEM repair procedures, you can service and repair them safely and efficiently. Here are a few manufacturer-specific hybrid safety tips that will help you do just that.

Replacing Toyota Prius brake pads

A lot of techs are apprehensive about replacing brake pads on a Toyota Prius —and with good reason. These brake jobs can be dangerous and tricky to accomplish correctly. But if you know the precautions and procedures before you start, it can be as safe and routine as any other brake job.

Before you even remove one lug nut…

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