Our 2013 Prius developed a check engine light, and after further investigation, we discovered it had a blown head gasket, spark plug issues, and was consuming a significant amount of oil. We started researching repair options and were impressed by the reviews for SD Hybrids. I'm happy to say those reviews were absolutely accurate. They were incredibly efficient and got us right in. We dropped off our Prius on a Monday afternoon, and it was ready by Tuesday afternoon; just a little over a day. The team at SD Hybrids was organized, knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly efficient throughout the entire process. They replaced the engine and took great care of our vehicle. We now feel much better about the future reliability and longevity of our Prius. We left feeling confident that we received excellent service and a solution that will help keep our Prius on the road for years to come. We are very grateful for the excellent service and honest communication. We will definitely return for future hybrid service needs and highly recommend SD Hybrids to anyone who owns a Prius or other hybrid vehicle. Thank you, SD Hybrids! read more

Great shop. They definitely saved us a lot of money. Toyota wanted to charge us close to 6k to replace our hybrid system for our 2013 Camry. SD Hybrids took care of us and we payed wayyyy less. Thank you SD Hybrids. read more

Absolutely amazing experience, will definitely return. Took my car in for repair after the check engine light came on, repair turned out to be more serious and expensive than expected. Found SD Hybrids and they did an engine swap for almost half of what the repairs would've cost. New engine came with a 12mth, 12k mile warranty and complimentary inspection and oil change to make sure everything is running properly. Will absolutely be back for any and all future needs for my car. Very professional and hospitable, final price was exactly the price quoted, no upsell or bait-and-switch. What I got was exactly what was discussed at the exact price I was told. Highly recommend. read more

They are honest, and despite several opportunities have never ripped off this clueless female.

Only shop in town I trusted my old 2008 Prius with. Great service, knowledgeable staff, fair pricing.

This place is the best in san diego , took my 2013 prius in for fan and filter cleaning for battery overheating message, Mike took care of me in less than than a hour. great prices, very happy with service and i definately recommend this place if you have a hybrid. read more

We have a 15 year old Prius with 175k miles on it, the check engine light came on and SD hybrids saved us a lot of money doing a full replacement engine swap. They were fast, prices were competitive and they offered to help us inspect the car with our next oil change. Everything was so smooth, car is running like new again! I appreciate their willingness to go above and beyond! Thank you so much! read more

Great Fast Service! They took care of my car in under 4 hours and I was able to go on about my day!

What an amazing place! I felt so safe and they are so honest about what's going the whole time! HIGHLY recommend. Much love to Will and Mike and this beautiful business. Any Prius and/or Hybrid battery needs - they are your guys!! read more

My partner loves her Prius and wasn't ready to let it go. SD Hybrids was exactly what we needed. Accurate estimate, honest about what we needed. We were able to get the hybrid battery replaced, oil changed, and drive belt replaced. The dealership mostly wanted to drive up the price, nickel and dime-ing the various labor charges. But SD Hybrids gave us a fair price and quick turn around. We'll definitely be back when my Prius' hybrid battery dies. read more

This is my second time going to SD hybrids. My ABS pump started to go out, so I scheduled an appointment for the following week. They were significantly cheaper than my Lexus dealer. When I went for my appointment, I left my car there, and they called me 4 hours later, telling me my car was ready for pick up. They gave me an amazing price, and the quality of work is amazing. SD hybrids is highly recommended. read more

I was experiencing a hybrid malfunction with my 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plug-In Hybrid. The hybrid battery is still fully functional. I have been able to drive the car on gas, but unable to use hybrid or EV mode. The issue was related to a loose/broken connection of the motor oil pump on the driver side of the vehicle, which affects power transmission from the motor and efficient circulation of the motor coolant. Will seemed very knowledgeable on hybrid maintenance, so I decided to let him work on the issue. He was able to replace the oil pump with a new one at a price cheaper than what was set by the Toyota dealership. This fixed the hybrid issue with my car. I was incredibly satisfied with my repair. Will is very nice, honest, and easy to talk to. I highly recommend SD hybrids to anyone who needs repair and maintenance on Toyota hybrids. Ronald read more

I just referred a friend with a Gen 4 Prius to these guys after having them do two different projects on my Gen 2 Prius. That's when I realized I never wrote a review. These guys are serious, straight forward, specialized, but not overly curated. Direct quotes, consistent communication, quick turnaround on projects, no high pressure sales tactics, honest, hard working, reasonable, and some (most of) the guys who work there are cuties. 10s, 10s, 10s across the board. I also have some gay stickers and am pretty not closeted. Some spaces I worry about being myself (LGBTQIA+), but I can say that I have never felt the need to code switch or otherwise act a certain way when I come here. The owner is really awesome and informative. I needed my spark plugs switched and they quoted me 1.5 hours. I let them know I had a meeting in an hour so if it was longer than than, I would need to come back later much later. They got it done in 45 minutes and I was home for my meeting with time to spare. My Prius, Prudence "Prue" Prius, has about 185K miles on it and my goal is to (at least) put another 100K miles on her. I feel optimistic that I can do that with SD Hybrids in my corner, helping me with my regular maintenance needs and confident that if an emergency comes up, they will fairly and accurately diagnose the issue and quote me with reasonableness and professionalism. read more

These guys repaired smthn' on my Prius within' a few hours. Eventually I had to come back because my car died on me again but diagnosis said it was not related to the recent repair. Turns out with me waiting until my gas tank is on empty everytime before I filled it up was affecting my 12v battery. They could of easily taken me for a ride but instead told me to STOP letting the gas hit rock bottom before filling it up. I tried to tip him for the diagnosis but he refused under a stipulation that I do not come back for a dead battery that was the result of low fuel read more

Fantastic service and so fast! I had put off getting a new auxiliary battery for the last 3 months (thank you quarantine), and was just using a jump kit to move my beautiful Sasha, a 2008 Prius, as needed. So, maybe 2 times in 4 months. I know, bad owner, but I live downtown and with the parking tickets being on hold, I had no reason to drive after I was laid off. Anyhoo, I called yesterday and talked to Will very briefly who told me to simply stop by in the morning, so I did. I jumped little Sasha and headed out, arriving around 10am. By 1015, Sasha was good to go and after another few minutes checking out, we were back on the road for the first time since March 15th. I set my clock at 1020 at the gas station. I can't say enough about how fast and easy the service was. Best part? No lecture on treating my beloved car like absolute crap. My dad had his own auto repair shop for decades in Akron, OH, and would have been aghast at how poorly I've treated my little car during quarantine. He's passed on and I'll admit, I've been pretty lax at finding someone I could trust to work on my car without dad's guidance and approval, but I think that chore is handled, now. Sure, it was just a battery swap, but I based my choice on all of the reviews I had read and they were legit. I was treated promptly, fairly, and not made to feel like a total dumbsh*t. Long story longer I think I've found Sasha's fix it guy for the future. They also had lots of other hybrids there for sale and they looked sharp! Tl:dr - great service, honest pricing, personable people. Oh, and the (619) number listed on google doesn't seem to be correct. The (858) number was the one that I got through on. Just a heads up, there. Thanks again, Will! Wish I had done this sooner. :) read more

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This place has incredible integrity and transparency. Came in thinking my battery needed replaced, after he looked it over it showed no need to spend 3k. The owner was honest and said to come back. This could have been used as an opportunity to take advantage but he did the right thing. Much appreciated read more

Mike & Will @ SD Hybrid are nothing short of amazing, with there prices an customer service I had the infamous head gasket failure on my Lexus CT200H, I dropped my car off and in a few days had the engine replaced (it would of been completed faster and if it didn't rain) I was very satisfied with how everything come out this place is highly recommended to anyone in San Diego read more

Did a great job on my 2018 Prius, swapped out the motor, cat converter. Dealer wanted something ridiculous, they did it for half the price. Highly recommend, they'll be my go-to mechanic as long as I have this car. read more

Can't recommend working with these guys enough...I rented a Prius from them for several months, and the car ran smoothly. I got an excellent price on the rental, and Will (the owner) was very knowledgeable and guided me throughout the entire process. These guys are class acts, don't hesitate to visit them for any of your hybrid vehicle needs. read more

I have had the engine replaced and the catalytic converter replaced here (car was burning oil for at least 6 years). Always a quick turnaround and I can vouch that these guys are honest. The other day I lent my Prius to a friend who drove it to empty. After parking the car, the vehicle flashed a hybrid system error and would not restart. Since the engine and catalytic converter had already failed, I figured the hybrid battery system went caput. So I called SD Hybrids with the intention of having it towed to their shop for a replacement. When I told them the backstory, they mentioned the vehicle's hybrid system may have been drained as the car was driven on empty, therefore running on 100% electric. They told me to add 5 gallons of gas and reset the battery by removing a connection on the car 12v battery. Viola! It was fixed. They saved me several thousands of dollars. I cannot be more grateful for their honest assessment of the problem. read more

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My daughter's Prius blew a head gasket. Dealer quotes $6k to start "and always finds other things once they're in there". These guy get engines from Japan with 50k miles on them. It's cheaper and faster to swap it out than it is to rebuild your own motor. If was extremely cheaper than the dealership and it's a very impressive turn around time. I would absolutely recommend SD HYBRIDS to any one with a Prius. read more

I rented cars from SD Hybrids in 2018 to use for my Uber driving. They are very easy to work with. In December 2023, the hybrid I own had a hybrid error and I needed a new hybrid battery. They had a new, refurbished one installed within 3 hours! read more

These guys ROCK!!! They had me back out on the road within an hour!!! A great professional staff dedicated to the disappearing traits of being trustworthy, smart, and efficient at everything they do! If you own a Toyota Prius and are having any issues? SEE THESE GUYS FIRST!!! read more

Had the hybrid battery replaced on my 3rd Gen Prius. Very reasonable price and they were able to get it installed in under 2 hours. Still working great after about a month. read more

These guys really know to take care of a Toyota Prius. I've had them install catalytic converter shields on both my Prius Prime and my Gen 2 Prius. The catalytic converter was stolen on my Gen 2 Prius but SD Hybrids got it fixed, didn't charge a ton of money and my Prius a passed smog with flying colors! read more

Mike was super helpful. Needed my brakes replaced and found out upon inspection needed my rotors done as well. Mike let me know the cost upfront and how long it should take right away. Great communication. A few months ago took my car in: to have the gas tank looked at and the guys were super helpful. Highly recommend this place! read more

Excellent and trustworthy mechanics if you have a hybrid and don't want to get robbed by the dealerships! They are also super fast!!!!! Call ahead to get the best time to come by and an oil change takes 20 minutes! read more

Super helpful and kind team here--I highly recommend this place if you have a hybrid! They are honest about their services and prices and you definitely will find a better price here than at the dealership. I needed a new side mirror after getting sideswiped in a hit and run and I was able to get it fixed 1. on the same day I called in and 2. within ten minutes of showing up to their shop. What's best was that they used a part they found in the junkyard that day so I could avoid paying for an OEM part. I'll definitely be back (hopefully not any time soon haha) if I need anything! read more

My 2007 Prius with 260k miles is still running strong with the help of Will and his staff. I highly recommend getting all your mechanic work done here. I really appreciate the time they take to explain things and their patience to answer all my questions. I've never been up sold or felt pressured unlike at other companies I have tried before finding this gem. If you are looking for honesty, integrity, quality, reliable, and affordable service, look no further! read more

I got the combination meter on my dashboard fixed, it is such a relief to not have to deal with that anymore. Soon after I bought my 2007 Prius, I realized this issue one morning when my dashboard was completely off even though the car was driving fine. It kept happening randomly for months I wasn't sure what to do and even called a local shop but they couldn't figure it out. Luckily I found this place and after calling them they knew exactly what to do and got it fixed the next day in less than one hour. I can drive in peace now! Highly recommend coming here!! read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND. These are the most fair and honest car repair guys I have ever met in my life! HONESTY: Everytime I go get my oil changed at some other place, I am told that my car needs a new band, filter, brakes, etc. Then I take my car to SD Hybrids and they tell me the truth. They know the Prius and any problem that might arise. FAIR PRICE: I got a quote from 3 other places for a problem I was having with a coolant valve. SD Hybrids charged me $100 less than any of the other quotes I got. I cant say enough good stuff about these guys, so if you have an issue with your Prius go to them first and do not look back! read more

After purchasing a used 2008 Prius off CraigsList with 190K miles, tons of warning lights came on shortly after the purchase. It was evident I had been taken advantage of and did not do my proper due diligence such as a pre-purchase inspection regarding the vehicle. Unfortunately, this created a lot of stress and anxiety for me as I needed a reliable commuter car for work during the week. Moving forward, I took it into a Toyota dealership to diagnose the Check Engine Lights and obtain an estimate. Here are the codes returned and estimate of repairs for parts/labor: 1. Invertor Pump Replacement - $600 2. Cylinder Misfire - Replace spark plugs & Ignition Coils ~$650 3. Catalytic Converter System - $2,000+ The car had been recently smogged, so I opted to decline the catalytic converter repairs. SD Hybrids performed Repairs #1 and #2 above PLUS an oil change for only $415 !! What a savings, and I was happy to support a local business. Will eased all of my concerns throughout the entire process and was very responsive and easy to communicate with. I can't thank SD Hybrids enough for the quality of service, TRANSPARENCY, and genuine care that was shown to get my vehicle back on the road. Can't recommend these guys enough! Thanks Will read more

This is the best place in San Diego to take your hybrid. They are fast, honest and affordable. If you are tried of dealing with expensive mechanics who do unnecessary work, take your hybrid to Will and Mike. I highly recommend this shop. They will do you right. read more

My son has a Prius and the car is wonderful and runs great. He had ran it out a gas a couple times this last time that that happened we added gas and all of the codes and lights went off like a Christmas tree, on the dash. Could not get the car started. I am a single mom with a 19-year-old son. He goes to San Diego State University so our funds are very low. I got a hold of Will and he had told me how to reset the codes my self, so my son and I tried, I couldn't get it to work so I had the car towed to the shop. Will had the car for maybe five minutes reset all the codes. Give me a call and said come get it. It's fine so when I got there he didn't charge me. I asked if I could at least tip him. He said no it's not needed. Will was amazing!!! It felt so good, walking out of their shop feeling like wow these guys actually care about people!! I can say most definitely that my son's little Prius has found a new doctor and will continue to go to the shop. If I could, I would give the shop at 10 out of 10 way above and beyond Will was completely and truly amazing to me. I feel so blessed thank you San Diego Hybrids!!!! read more

I live in Clairemont and I've heard of people stealing the catalytic converter's off of the Prius's because they are easily accessible every other shop wanted maybe 500 to install a shield these guys were reasonable at 350 and they took 2 hours which was great timing . Definitely going back when my car has other issues read more

Super friendly and fast! Also had the best prices after I looked at nearby prices to try and get a new 12v battery.

I highly recommend SD Hybrids. Super honest. Very clean shop. These guys are legit and know their stuff. They got my 2007 Prius all dialed in and their turn around time is very fast. Took a day for them to do all the repairs read more

These guys are great. They answered my call on a day when they weren't even open. I drove over to them and they had me with a new battery within 10mins. Very happy with this service and would highly recommend them to anyone. read more

After 5 warning lights came on in my 2007 Prius, and I got the check engine light code for a hybrid battery replacement, I shopped around online to see what would be the best in San Diego to get a new battery. Hybrid Battery Repair offered much better prices compared to anywhere else I was quoted, and Will was extremely helpful in giving me a temporary battery while the new battery was on its way. He called to give me updates about the status of my car, so I was never left wondering. Everything is working well, so I'd highly recommend going here for hybrid battery repair/replacement! read more

If you have a Prius, these guys are the place to go! Bought my second Prius with these guys, they always do a great job when it comes to repairs. Super honest, reliable and cost effective. read more