consider having your hybrid battery pack checked for wear. Overall, when you look at the cost and longevity of a Prius ...

One thing that you have to keep in mind when purchasing a hybrid vehicle for long-term ownership is the fact that you're going to have the battery pack replaced as time and use progresses.

The Toyota Prius' battery pack just got something like a five-star rating from a truly seasoned professional – a 50-year aircraft technician. Bob Osemlak, who'd served more than three of those ...