Hometown Hybrids

10/09/2026

🚗 Prius Brake Actuator Replacement — Mobile Service

A failing Prius brake actuator can give you some pretty noticeable warning signs, including:

⚠️ ABS, BRAKE or VSC warning lights
⚠️ Frequent buzzing or pumping noises from the brake actuator
⚠️ Changes in brake pedal feel
⚠️ Brake warning alarms
⚠️ Diagnostic trouble codes related to brake pressure or the actuator

If your Prius is showing brake warning lights or you suspect the brake actuator is failing, give us a call or message us to schedule diagnostics or repair.

10/08/2026

We’ve heard it all! There’s a lot of bad info online about the Prius hybrid battery. Check out our latest blog to learn more:

If you own a Prius long enough, eventually you'll end up Googling something about the hybrid battery. Unfortunately, that's also where you'll find a LOT of questionable information.

09/28/2026

🚗 Two Brake Actuator Replacements Completed in San Antonio Today! 🔧

Our mobile mechanics were busy out in San Antonio today, completing two Prius brake actuator replacements right at our customers houses!

No towing. No dealership drop off. No arranging a ride home. We bring the repair to you. Available throughout much of Texas 🏠🔧

If your Prius is experiencing ABS, Brake, or VSC warning lights, a buzzing brake actuator or brake actuator trouble codes c1391 and c1256, give Hometown Hybrids a call.

We specialize in Toyota and Lexus hybrids and offer mobile hybrid repair throughout Texas.

📍 Today’s stop: San Antonio, TX
🔧 Two brake actuator replacements
🚗 Two Priuses back on the road!

09/09/2026

Keeping the hybrid battery cooling fan clean and free of debris is super important!

09/08/2026

Our lovely customer drove 3.5 hours to have his 2016 Prius engine replaced with us! We really appreciate y’all!

09/03/2026

Our mobile mechanic is replacing the hybrid battery in a 2009 Toyota Prius today🚗 This  customer elected to have their Hybrid battery replaced at their office while they work.  if your Prius has code P0A80 or other hybrid issues let us know!

08/29/2026

A clogged EGR system can cause rough running, reduced performance, poor fuel economy and other drivability issues — and on higher mileage Toyota hybrids, EGR maintenance is an important service that often gets overlooked.

In this video, we walk through EGR maintenance and show what happens when carbon buildup starts restricting the system. We clean the EGR valve and EGR pipe and replace the EGR cooler, helping restore proper exhaust gas flow through the system.

If you own a 3rd Gen Toyota Prius or another Toyota hybrid with an EGR system, keeping up with EGR maintenance can help prevent excessive carbon buildup and keep the engine running properly.

🔧 In this video:
• EGR system inspection
• EGR valve cleaning
• EGR cooler replacement
• Carbon buildup removal
• Symptoms and problems associated with a clogged EGR system

Hometown Hybrids specializes in Toyota and Lexus hybrid repair, including hybrid batteries, brake actuators, EGR service, engine replacement, diagnostics, and more.

Have an EGR question? Drop it in the comments

08/25/2026

This customer came in with some brake warning lights on the dash and concerned about the rattling noise near the engine. Unfortunately, he needed the brake actuator replaced which is a common issue on the Gen 2 Prius.
In this video, we show a glimpse of the repair procedure and talk about some of the issues surrounding it.