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1. Smart key costs
(Cars/Hybrids)
Cut to the chase, how much is it going to cost me to program keys for my Prius?   Well, the truthful answer is that it depends on the many situations we see.   Situation #1 -- Other shop says,"sure ...
Thursday, 08 April 2010
Cut to the chase. How much for this service? This short article is for our customers (or potential customers) who have questions about getting an additional or replacement Smart Key, or performing a reset ...
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
3. Dropping off and Picking up
(About Arts/Behind the Scenes)
... on the envelope -- most important is the best phone number to contact you with. Fill out the rest of the form, seal your key within it, and deposit it into the lockbox next to the gate. When the office ...
Thursday, 26 March 2009
... low quality parts. If even one of the key ingredients is missing, the outcome will likely be poor. A shop that pulls codes then guesses will not come up with the correct diagnosis most of the time. ...
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
... you should have gloves on. There is no reason there should be voltage here with the key off. Disconnecting the 12V battery provided another layer of protection. And removing the interlock prevents the ...
Tuesday, 17 February 2009
6. our Hybrid Take
(Cars/Hybrids)
... opinions differ; however, we all agree on certain key factors: 1. Most importantly, don’t buy a hybrid to save money; the initial purchase costs coupled with the moderately increased maintenance costs ...
Monday, 17 November 2008
... let us know where the key is Double check the phone numbers and license plate, as these are pre-filled from the last visit. Please read the repair order carefully; we need your help to make ...
Tuesday, 09 September 2008
8. Hybrid Specialists
(Cars/Hybrids)
... Area's #1 Independent source for hybrid repair and maintenance! Prius 30k Service -- See the difference between what is minimal and recommended in this article.   Oops, lost my Prius keys... can ...
Monday, 08 September 2008
... describe it over the phone to us when you call. Are the dome lights on when you put the key into the ignition and turn to ACC? Does the car try to crank but nothing happens when you turn the key to START? ...
Monday, 08 September 2008
10. Welcome, New Customer!
(FAQs/New Customers)
... at any time. The key is flexibility with the car; plan to leave the car with us for a few days so that we can work your vehicle into the workload around cancellations, for example. We do all maintenance ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
11. Prius: 30k Service
(Cars/Hybrids)
... done, but hopefully this will convince you to treat your Prius to a better service. Before servicing a Prius, it's a good practice to disable the Smart Key and remove it from the car. The engine will ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
... that Prius owners try cycling the key or power switch off and on before calling for a tow. If the master warning light goes off, drive it in. If it stays on, call for a tow. Anyway, when the car was towed ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
... warning triangle, will freak the driver out a little more than is necessary. In both cases we've seen, the warning lights went out and the car drove fine once the key was turned off, then back on again. ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
... By the way, if the P3009 *had* reset while sitting in PARK with the key on, the next step would have been to remove the battery cover to check for shorts to the cover, etc. We pulled this one off because ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
The 2004 & newer Prius uses a "Smart Key" that allows the owner to open and start their car without even removing the key from their pocket. Pretty neat. But what happens if you lose your smart key? ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
... article below describes one of those times. The Toyota Prius uses an "immobilizer" system to prevent anyone from starting the car without a special key. The key contains a RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
17. Shop Software
(About Arts/Behind the Scenes)
... will bend to you instead of you bending to it before you buy it. Functionality and usability are very important. Keyboard navigation is something to look for. Reaching back and forth for the mouse is a ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
18. How to deal with the mechanics
(FAQs/New Customers)
... a mechanic by the hour to fill the tank so he can work on the car. 8. Be sure to leave your alarm remote, mag lock key, master key (not a valet key), and secret kill switch locations with us when you drop ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
19. OE Scanners
(Cars/Technophilia)
... control unit or copy a key will not solve it. The immobilizer systems will stop 100% of the thieves stupid enough to steal a car to drive, and 0% of serious car thieves with tow trucks and plans to harvest ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
... Bacheeso's. There is a large buffet with lots of healthy choices, not necessarily low fat, but very high in all sorts of vegetables. They usually have roasted turkey, steak kabobs, and other meat dishes, ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
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