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According to him, some hybrids are actually more trouble than theyre worth.
Here are fivehybrid vehicles he would think twice before buying.
Ive seen so many of these come in with failing battery packs, he explained.
And for good reason.
This was one of those hybrids that just didnt really make sense to me, Mateo said.
It has solid gas mileage and offers a pretty smooth ride.
But Mateo believes its not a smart buy.
Mateo said one of the biggest complaints hes seen with this car is transmission failure.
Hyundai had a lot of problems with their hybrid system in the early days, he explained.
The Pacifica Hybrid has had multiple recalls related to its battery and electrical system, Mateo said.
Some of my customers with this car have had to deal with stalling issues and charging problems.
Do your research beforehand and ask a car expert for advice before committing to one.
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