What Do You Think Of Hybrid Cars?

We are definitely thinking of getting a hybrid when we next change. My grandad had one for 3 years and thought it was great. Only thing, was during lockdown it wasn't being driven, so the battery needed replaced, as wasn't being charged enough. It was covered under warranty though!

Depends on the manufacturer, the reliability varies quite a lot. If you buy a make that is generally unreliable anyway then the hybrid version might reduce that reliability even further. I guess the brand with the most experience with hybrids is Toyota and they offer a 5 year warranty too. Ideal for around town, perhaps not ideal for motorway miles where a diesel might be better. Secondhand hybrids can be a bit risky as the batteries could be end of life and very expensive to replace.

My preference is a plug in hybrid where you can charge them and get perhaps 20-30 miles range which might be all you need for regular commuting and then you use petrol for longer trips. This can dramatically reduce your fuel costs.

Would like a car that charges itself rather than having to charge it myself....