Buyer beware! This Phoenix guy just paid $20 THOUSAND for a hybrid battery replacement!

[MarathonMike]

He's a bit pissed off, since he bought the car used for around $16K. Estimates are much less for hybrid battery replacements but this is a real world experience complete with a receipt.

Sky-high hybrid battery bill shocks Arizona man

Lucas Turner was told by a dealership that he would need to pay roughly $20,000 for a new hybrid battery.

www.kold.com

 

[Synthaholic]

Then he's a dumbass. #FakeNews

 

[pknopp]

$600.

2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid Lithium Ion Complete Hybrid Battery Pack Assembly | eBay

 

[odanny]

Oh NOES!!!

 

[MarathonMike]

Then he's a dumbass. #FakeNews

It's not fake news if it was on a live news show complete with a receipt.

 

[drudge X]

$600.

2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid Lithium Ion Complete Hybrid Battery Pack Assembly | eBay

Most drivers aren't hands on. Pair of brakes cost $20 to $30. Same brakes cost less for the shop. Shop charges around $400 to $600 to replace with added mumbo jumbo.

 

[pknopp]

Most drivers aren't hands on. Pair of brakes cost $20 to $30. Same brakes cost less for the shop. Shop charges around $400 to $600 to replace with added mumbo jumbo.

I saw one mention that it costs $300 to replace. Less than $1000 installed.

As noted above, the guy was an idiot for taking the word of one shop.