Thanks everyone, for your responses. I am also considering private party sales which would not give me access to a dealer...sounds like that might present problems. Good information to consider when thinking ahead to who would work on my car. I am looking at "regular" cars that are good on gas as well. Second hand, under $9,000. If I don't join your ranks this time around, I will in the future! On Wed, Oct 6, 2021 at 2:04 PM Sarah Lucchesi <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > I also have a Rav4 Prime and I'm planning on using the dealer (I've had it > for one month today, so it hasn't needed anything yet!) > > Adinah if you want to chat more about hybrid vs. plug-in hybrid I'm happy > to talk anytime. > > On Wed, Oct 6, 2021 at 1:40 PM Laurie Davis <[log in to unmask]> > wrote: > >> I would agree that I plan to take my RAV4 Prime (plug-in hybrid) to the >> dealer for service. >> >> On Wed, Oct 6, 2021 at 12:32 PM Aaron Witham <[log in to unmask]> >> wrote: >> >>> Hi Adinah, I have a plug-in Toyota and I plan to bring it directly to >>> the dealership because I don't want to compromise the warranty, and because >>> my normal mechanic cannot work on it due to the battery and how advanced >>> the computer technology is. Like David said, I think the dealership is >>> going to be the best place most of the time. I hope that some of the >>> smaller mechanics can find a way to get into the business of working on >>> these; hopefully that will happen over time. I just don't personally know >>> of any that are doing it now. >>> >>> Good luck! >>> >>> On Wed, Oct 6, 2021 at 11:58 AM David Rosen <[log in to unmask]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Are you specifically looking for a "Plug-In Hybrid"? >>>> >>>> I believe there are a few people that are in this group that own Toyota >>>> PHEVs, a Prius Prime, and a Rav4 Prime. >>>> >>>> I take my Bolt directly to the Chevy Dealership (Pape in South >>>> Portland) as they have the most skilled and knowledgeable mechanics for my >>>> car. >>>> >>>> For a PHEV or BEV, I think your best bet is going to be the dealership. >>>> Unfortunately, that's probably the more expensive option as well. When I >>>> owned a Prius (non plug-in) and a Corolla, I had a good experience at >>>> Berlin City Toyota. >>>> >>>> >>>> Thank you, >>>> >>>> David M. 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