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I would like your thoughts on the Toyota hybrid battery, as this week the battery died after 230,000km in my Camry taxi. I thought it was a bit premature and to replace it will cost about $4000. Calling around some of the Toyota dealers, generally they mentioned that they haven't come across a situation like mine but I think it's a lot of money if I have to replace the battery every two and a half years.
Toyota spokesman Mike Breen says: "Our inspection of Mr Katahiotis's Camry hybrid taxi revealed the hybrid battery failed due to overheating which was caused by the cooling fan being blocked by lint and fluff accumulation. Toyota recommends hybrid vehicles used as taxis are fitted with an additional filter due to the high incidence of entry and exit from the passenger-side rear door, which was not fitted in this case. All Toyota dealers and outside service agents have been advised of this requirement by service bulletin as well as major taxi fleet operators. In this case, despite the considerable distance travelled, Toyota has agreed to contribute 25 per cent as a gesture of goodwill and, in addition, a filter was installed and the owner advised of the regular maintenance requirement".
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