2nd Gen: 2004-2009 Toyota Prius Hybrid Battery

I wasn't sure based on the lack of reviews, but couldn't be happier. He was very nice and worked quick.... read moreI wasn't sure based on the lack of reviews, but couldn't be happier. He was very nice and worked quick. The price was great too. My 2004 Prius battery died and the dealer wanted over $3000, for a new battery. With him I got a refurbished battery with a 1 year battery for $900. The price included a $75 fee for him coming to my house (which was great) and labor. Once again I couldn't be happier, and would definitely use him again. read less

Great professional job and fast thank you very much faraj. Much better pricing that i was given at my usual... read moreGreat professional job and fast thank you very much faraj. Much better pricing that i was given at my usual body shop, about $700 less than i was going to pay. I highly recommend faraj. read less

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Spontaneous SF roadtrips are so much fun, until your prius decides to suddenly stop working on the freeway, and you're... read moreSpontaneous SF roadtrips are so much fun, until your prius decides to suddenly stop working on the freeway, and you're in the leftmost lane, and you have no idea where you actually are and the clock is about to strike midnight. A few interactions later (geico, cops, tow trucks and a close friend who offered me sanctuary for the night) I decided to call up Faraj to fix my car and make it back to LA. On the phone, he proposed that it might be an issue with the hybrid battery and gave me a reasonable quote and a fast turnaround. I spent most of the day with him today and he did just that!What I really appreciate about Faraj was his dedication to addressing my needs, his willingness to keep trying out different solutions, and how he genuinely wanted the best for me and my car. Im ending the day feeling safe enough to drive 6 hours back home, and not feeling like I spent a fortune to do it. Im so relieved that I chose this company to help me out- Trust me, you won't regret it!Californiahybridbatteryr… read less

I highly reccomend Faraj and his son if you are in need great, fast, and thorough service. I am so... read moreI highly reccomend Faraj and his son if you are in need great, fast, and thorough service. I am so pleased with my car now after a lot of stress and not being able to use it for a month. Faraj fixed that! read less

Excellent service! Faraj answered all my questions clearly and professionally. He offers both refurbished and brand-new batteries at... read moreExcellent service! Faraj answered all my questions clearly and professionally. He offers both refurbished and brand-new batteries at excellent prices. I opted for a brand-new battery because I hope to keep my low-mileage 2005 Prius for many more years. Much more affordable than a dealer, with the same warranty. Faraj was a pleasure to do business with. Highly recommended! read less

Got my second generation Prius battery replaced and got a catalytic converter shield here!

My prius's hybrid battery was starting to die at 180k miles, my dealer told me it would cost $3000 to... read moreMy prius's hybrid battery was starting to die at 180k miles, my dealer told me it would cost $3000 to replace. No way... So I made an appointment with Faraj to replace my battery with a refurbished one. Faraj arrived and replaced my dying battery with the refurbished one. He was very fast and offers great service. My new battery is in great condition and I am very happy to pay $760 instead of $3000 to replace my battery. You should definitely contact Faraj if you need your prius battery replaced. I highly reccomend him. read less

I highly recommend this company if you need a rebuild battery good pricing . Great customer service, they even call... read moreI highly recommend this company if you need a rebuild battery good pricing . Great customer service, they even call you to see if you car is working well with the new battery, a really good service .. read less

Faraz was a god sent as I tried to figure out how to revive my 2007 prius that was completely... read moreFaraz was a god sent as I tried to figure out how to revive my 2007 prius that was completely dead inside my garage. Couldn't unlock or open the doors. Called Faraz after checking out some of the Yelp reviews. I mentioned that I had a dead car sitting in my garage where I couldn't access the hood and battery to try to jump the car as it was facing an interior wall. He patiently walked me through every step of the way on the phone till I was able to open the trunk from the inside of the car, access the rear battery (who knew there was a battery in the rear!), and jump-start my car. I was able to successfully re-start it, take it to an auto store and buy a new battery. The local store was charging a lot to install it, so I called Faraz again and he said he would come by to my place of work and replace it for a nominal fee. He kept his word, showed up on time and was done in no time. He was very professional, courteous, honest and reliable. I am so glad I reached out to him. I highly recommend Faraz and wouldn't hesitate to use his services again.Thank you Faraz! read less

I highly reccomend Faraj and his son if you are in need great, fast, and thorough service. I am so... read moreI highly reccomend Faraj and his son if you are in need great, fast, and thorough service. I am so pleased with my car now after a lot of stress and not being able to use it for a month. Faraj fixed that! read less

Man! These people are really savers. I really love what they're doing and the pride they take to work. Adam... read moreMan! These people are really savers. I really love what they're doing and the pride they take to work. Adam was the technician that came was a pro. He really knew what he was doing, the part that I love most is that when he put everything together he did it in a very clean and delicate way. Im really happy and they saved me a lot of money read less

Great professional job and fast thank you very much faraj. Much better pricing that i was given at my usual... read moreGreat professional job and fast thank you very much faraj. Much better pricing that i was given at my usual body shop, about $700 less than i was going to pay. I highly recommend faraj. read less

I highly reccomend Faraj and his son if you are in need great, fast, and thorough service. I am so... read moreI highly reccomend Faraj and his son if you are in need great, fast, and thorough service. I am so pleased with my car now after a lot of stress and not being able to use it for a month. Faraj fixed that! read less

I highly recommend this company if you need a rebuild battery good pricing . Great customer service, they even call... read moreI highly recommend this company if you need a rebuild battery good pricing . Great customer service, they even call you to see if you car is working well with the new battery, a really good service .. read less

My Prius battery had been acting up for a few days with the energy level going up and down which... read moreMy Prius battery had been acting up for a few days with the energy level going up and down which got me really concerned. I researched online about this and found that the problem could be a faulty/near end of life battery. I looked for different quotes from different people online and even talked to them about what my options could be but to be honest they just sounded shady and where pushing hard to get a battery replaced without even testing or seeing my car. The last person to call was this business and a gentleman called Faraj. He offered to test the battery at no charge and give me a straight answer on what I needed. Once I arrived to his business he was very courteous, professional and kept his word as far as checking the health of my battery and giving me an honest opinion. It's hard to find now a days people that are good, honest and reliable. I also appreciated the way he spent time explaining to me what a drained battery looks like and all the help he provided. If you are thinking about getting your battery tested, fixed or replaced then Faraj is your guy. I highly recommend his business but first talk to him to see what your options are. Thanks again guys for you and your son's help. You guys were great! Keep it up with your honest work and dedication. read less

I am so happy that I brought my car to Faraj he is very friendly and honest. He changed my... read moreI am so happy that I brought my car to Faraj he is very friendly and honest. He changed my battery with in an hour and now my car runs great. Now I don't have to worry about my car getting stopped at the free way or on the street. Faraj has great costumer service and is trustworthy I highly recommend him. read less

I highly recommend this company if you need a rebuild battery good pricing . Great customer service, they even call... read moreI highly recommend this company if you need a rebuild battery good pricing . Great customer service, they even call you to see if you car is working well with the new battery, a really good service .. read less

Faraj and his son replaced my Prius battery quickly and efficiently--at a very low price--which will extend the life of... read moreFaraj and his son replaced my Prius battery quickly and efficiently--at a very low price--which will extend the life of my 2005 Toyota Prius another year or 2 and hopefully 3.I have a 2005 Toyota Prius with 175K miles on it. The engine is typical Toyota--very reliable, works great, and we've done only basic maintenance on it through the years. A couple of years before, I had researched replacement batteries, refurbished, etc. in the eventual time that the battery will die.When our battery finally died early February 2019, we went through the "what should we buy process" and ultimately decided that we didn't want a second new car payment, and because the kids would be getting their licenses within the next couple of years, we didn't want an ultra cheap car for simply going to/from BART car. At that point we were looking at safe, reliable, soon to be high schooler used later model cars in the $12-17K range. After a couple days of looking at used car websites, rental car websites, Carvana, dealers, consumer reports, etc. etc., I got frustrated and took a fresh look at replacing the battery. (Our mechanic recommended not using a refurbished battery and also did not reco a brand new Toyota factory battery at $4-5-6K).I googled "Toyota prius replacement refurbished battery" (or something like that). I got a few listings for SF Bay Area garages. I checked out about 3-4 websites along with Google and Yelp reviews. In the reviews for "PriusHybridBatteryOfSanJose.com"--they were 5 stars, but more importantly a lot of the reviews were consistent and spoke of Faraj's customer service, his honesty, his upfront way of doing business, how the process is done, and how efficient / quick and easy it was to complete the job...and in the comfort of my own driveway (like the Safelite Windshield replacement people). And of course, the low price (a little over $1000) because I opted for the 1 year warranty (he's got 3 and 6 month warranties for significantly less cost). It's been almost 2 months (replaced Feb 5, 2019) and the car is running just fine. All the dashboard lights are off. With the 1-year replacement warranty, I know I can guarantee another year's life in my little Prius (for about $90/month vs. getting a rental car, or new used car, or Lyft rides). And if it goes an extra 1-2 more years beyond, that's just gravy and I'll just call Faraj again.I highly recommend Faraj and his son. Super nice guys with an "old-school kind of (my handshake is my word) vibe" (and he also provides receipts and written warranty).Happy customer--Dave read less

Thanks fajrajQuick great service my 06 hybrid batteryWas fixed in 4 hours and is going strong

This place is awesome they fixed my car so fast convenient and very nice, people I'm not just saying this... read moreThis place is awesome they fixed my car so fast convenient and very nice, people I'm not just saying this because it's a review either read less

Okay this Faraj guy is GREAT. So he comes to change my battery out and discovers since I have a... read moreOkay this Faraj guy is GREAT. So he comes to change my battery out and discovers since I have a 2003 Prius he doesn't have the battery I need. (Apparently 2003 batteries are very hard to come by) But free-of-charge he plugs some diagnostic tool into my car under the driver side area & clears all the codes & things. Now my car is back to normal, for how long he wasn't sure but at least I know I can drive without worrying for a little bit until I find the battery I need for a 2003 Prius. Faraj is one-of-a-kind. Words can't describe how grateful I am to him. read less

Faraj and Adam were extremely helpful in getting my prius back up and running again. Prior to taking it to... read moreFaraj and Adam were extremely helpful in getting my prius back up and running again. Prior to taking it to them I took it to another repair shop and they spent 3 days trying to figure out what was wrong with it to no avail. I was very alarmed and devastated. Prius Hybrid Battery located and resolved the issue AND assisted me with other issues my car was having. They are very well educated, informative, and most importantly trustworthy! I am extremely happy with my entire experience here! read less

If you want a quick takeaway of my review without reading the whole thing, here's what I'll say...if you have... read moreIf you want a quick takeaway of my review without reading the whole thing, here's what I'll say...if you have a Prius that you love and want to keep (regardless of its resale value) and the hybrid battery needs some love, look no further and call Faraj, Adam and/or EZ! Most honest, transparent, fair and friendly folks I've worked within the auto industry! The auto repair industry has a bad rep, rightfully so, for things including folks upselling you stuff you don't need, auto shops creating problems you didn't know you had, absurd labor charges in the Bay Area, dishonest, non-transparent in the parts they use, and the list can go on. I bought my 2006 Prius used when it had ~65K miles. I absolutely LOVE my car and take very good care of it and the car has served me extremely well. In the fall of 2018, at ~100K mile-mark, I had my first experience of hybrid battery failure. My mechanic quoted me upwards of $4K to replace it with a new Toyota battery pack. No way I was spending more on a battery pack than what the car is worth, but I also wasn't ready to let go of my Prius just yet. Upon some research, I came across Faraj's listing with fantastic reviews and decided to give it a go. Faraj was prompt in his communication, offered to come to my place and fix my battery. He even offered me two options 1) replace the damaged cells on my original battery 2) put a refurbished battery from another Prius but with higher mileage. I leaned on Faraj's expertise -since my Prius had low miles for a 2006, he suggested I replace just the damaged cells on my original battery, so we went that route. That shows the honesty and transparency, which I value very much. Through small talks over snacks and Indian chai, we had some great small conversations and quickly established a bond. Fast forward a few months, summer of 2019, I needed to get an oil change and my Prius smogged. By then, Faraj had got a physical space and suggested I check out the mechanic adjacent to his shop, so I decided to give it a go. Not only did I get my work done at the mechanic he referred (Shan Auto Repair for those looking for a good/reasonable mechanic) but Faraj even covered an oil change at his expense! That simply shows how genuine of a person he is!I wish I knew more folks who owned a Prius, so I can give them a heads up should a hybrid issue arise, about Faraj's business. Not only is he an honest and hard-working, so is his team! Through him, I found another mechanic whom I go to now regularly for my other stuff. Keep continuing the great work! Only if all businesses operated with same ethics and business model, sigh. read less

Faraj was great and he put in extra time to make sure my battery worked. Prius is holding steady... read moreFaraj was great and he put in extra time to make sure my battery worked. Prius is holding steady thanks to his efforts. -Jason read less

I wish I can give this place 10 stars Faraj The owner of the shopWas amazing he made me... read moreI wish I can give this place 10 stars Faraj The owner of the shopWas amazing he made me fall in love with my Prius all over again he replaced my cells in my battery and it is in perfect running condition highly recommended he is a normal guy and very respectful and knowledgeable which is hard to findYou have earned a customer for life thanks again read less

With just a few days notice, Adam drove to Santa Cruz ($100 extra) on a weekend to replace our 2004... read moreWith just a few days notice, Adam drove to Santa Cruz ($100 extra) on a weekend to replace our 2004 Gen 2 Prius battery. In a charming and highly professional manner he both educated me about Prius batteries and replaced mine quickly. It's been a month, and the Prius now runs like it hasn't for years. BTW, he was willing to adjust the warranty to meet my needs, accepting an extended one-year term in return for my accepting a copay. read less

Thank you for saving my beloved 2006 Toyota Prius! When I got the dreaded triangle, I couldn't believe the dealer... read moreThank you for saving my beloved 2006 Toyota Prius! When I got the dreaded triangle, I couldn't believe the dealer quoted me almost $4k for a replacement battery. Thanks to you, I was able to receive a new battery for a fantastic price, and my car is running great. Thank you again! read less

2 year update: I ended up having some issues with the original replacement but this was within the warranty period... read more2 year update: I ended up having some issues with the original replacement but this was within the warranty period and Faraj came back out the same day I called and fixed it. That was about 5 months after the original replacement. That being said, it's been over a year and a half with the replacement and everything is perfect. Really happy with the service. read less

My Prius battery had been acting up for a few days with the energy level going up and down which... read moreMy Prius battery had been acting up for a few days with the energy level going up and down which got me really concerned. I researched online about this and found that the problem could be a faulty/near end of life battery. I looked for different quotes from different people online and even talked to them about what my options could be but to be honest they just sounded shady and where pushing hard to get a battery replaced without even testing or seeing my car. The last person to call was this business and a gentleman called Faraj. He offered to test the battery at no charge and give me a straight answer on what I needed. Once I arrived to his business he was very courteous, professional and kept his word as far as checking the health of my battery and giving me an honest opinion. It’s hard to find now a days people that are good, honest and reliable. I also appreciated the way he spent time explaining to me what a drained battery looks like and all the help he provided. If you are thinking about getting your battery tested, fixed or replaced then Faraj is your guy. I highly recommend his business but first talk to him to see what your options are. Thanks again guys for you and your son’s help. You guys were great! Keep it up with your honest work and dedication. read less