Re: 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid, ( Leather, Navigation, 8 Airbags 1.8m Only )
« #123 on: January 12, 2009, 01:52 PM »

Many Clients are a Bit Apprehensive Of the 2005 Accord Hybrid, I wish to Answer Most of the Frequently Asked Questions

1. What will the maintenance of a Hybrid car be like in Nigeria? i.e do we have competent hands/mechanics to service it?

2. Can the alternative power source(electric) be deactivated in case it becomes faulty?

3. As my first car, do you genuinely advise me to get a hybrid?

4. Several things have been said about the advantages of hybrids, what are the likely disadvantages?

5. Why is the Guy Selling the car ?

Answers

Answer 1. Most hybrid cars DO NOT require any additional regular maintenance on the hybrid-specific components.

The Petrol engine in a hybrid vehicle requires the same maintenance that it would if it were the only power source driving the vehicle. That means oil changes every 5,000-10,000 miles depending on the vehicle and the driving conditions.

In ordinary vehicles the brake pads need to be changed regularly. But the Accord hybrids' regenerative braking systems and their reduced heat means their brake pads typically last much longer.

It can be fixed by Most Qualified Auto Mechanics Around.

Answer 2. The Hybrid Battery Comes With a 7 year Warranty if Car was Driven at an Average 15,000 miles Per Year, MY 2005 Hybrid has 44,000 miles Left on Which Which Techincally Leaves it with 4 year Warranty.

The calculation

15,000 miles Per Year X 7 Years Warranty = 105,000 Miles

44,000 miles Exhausted Out of 105,000 Miles = 61,000 miles

61,000 Miles Divided by 15,000 Miles being Average Miles Per Year = 4 Years Warranty.

The Result Shows that This Hybrid Battery is technically covered with Warranty up till 2013 Averagely before any Fault is Expected at all.

Answer 3.
I advise you to Go for an Hybrid as Your First Car, By 2015 Most Vehicles Would Come With Hybrid Powered Engine A Major Reason being because of the Partial Zero emission Which has No Direct Effect on the Ozone layer, Eco Friendly Engines

Answer 4.

Hybrid cars, though useful, have some disadvantages. The point to be noted is that the advantages far exceed the disadvantages.

Expensive to Acquire, Typically, The Non Naija Used 2005 Hybrid Honda Accord is More Expensive than a 2007 Honda Accord EX or LX Combined.

Most Naija Road Side Mechanic might feel Intimidated by the Engine Appearance

Hybrid Cars are Light Weights, Its a disadvantage during Stormy Weather conditions which is not applicable to Nigeria, No Hurricanes, No Snow Driving.

No Car is 100% perfect and it is good to know that producers are in the constant search to making hybrid cars more user friendly and less prone to accidents.

bencash:

a pic of an hybrid car  i just bought, a 2007-08 camry

inspired_m:


I am not an Auto Mechanic, I am a Car Dealer, Siena, Ivvie & Sultaan are the In-house Resident Auto Engineers.

inspired_m:

For sale or for Personal use ?

sultaan:

Can run on alternate power source.

Tead more here http://www.fueleconomy.gov/Feg/hybridtech.shtml