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New Registration Charges for Motor Vehicles – Budget 2012
The presently applicable relevant withholding tax will be amalgamated with vehicle registration charges and he applicable new vehicle registration charges will be as follow. (Effective from 24 November 2011)
Luxury, Semi Luxury and Dual Purpose Motor Vehicle Taxes
Luxury, Semi Luxury and Dual Purpose Motor Vehicle Taxes Sri Lanka 2012
Revenue Licensing Annual Fee for Motor Vehicle
The prevailing license fee has been increased by Rs. 150 for Motor bicycles
and Three Wheelers and by Rs. 500 for other vehicles (except Lorries
Tractors, Busses and Trailers).
There will be a 50% tax cut for vehicles in the tourism industry and a 50% tax reduction on tyres for bus.
Download Budget Highlights 2012 (PDF) 
Toyota Prius Start Up Problems
Toyota Prius (hybrid) wont start, what’s wrong?
When I pressed the power on button, nothing would happen. No lights, no sound, no response… the car was absolutely dead. (NHW 20)
What can I do? Is it a problem of the 12v battery? or the 400v? Can a Prius 2 be started with jumper cables on the 12v battery? Or should I just call the Toyota official dealer?
Please help, do you have any ideas or suggestions what I can do to get the car working or what is wrong? Dr. Sampath
Dear All, please check out this videos. hopefully this wasn’t a mistake & Don’t Let Your Prius’ Battery Die, Ever.
Thanks, Indrajith.
Toyota Prius Repair and Maintenance Manual: 2004-2008
Toyota Prius Repair and Maintenance Manual: 2004-2008 is the hands-on reference that shows you how to service and maintain your Prius.
This Bentley Manual contains the essential information and know-how you need to take the mystery out of servicing the Toyota Prius with Hybrid Synergy Drive®. You’ll find step-by-step directions from safely disabling the high voltage system to real-world practical repair and maintenance procedures and full-color technical training.
The aim throughout has been simplicity and clarity, with detailed explanations, step-by-step procedures and accurate specifications. Both the professional technician and the do-it-yourself Prius owner will find this manual indispensable as a source of detailed maintenance and repair information. Even Prius owners who have no intention of working on their vehicle will find that reading and owning this manual makes it possible to discuss repairs more intelligently with a professional technician.
Model and engine coverage:
- 2004 – 2008 Prius NHW20
- 1NZ-FXE Engine
Technical highlights:
- Written for both experienced professionals and do-it-yourself owners, this book removes the mystery and explains the technology behind the Toyota Prius in an easy and understandable style.
- Advanced technological features described: High-voltage power inverter, hybrid motor / generators, electric air-conditioning compressor, electric power steering, continuously variable transmission, regenerative brakes and more.
- Maintenance procedures from changing the oil to replacing the air/fuel ratio sensor. This manual tells you what to do and how and when to do it.
- Valve clearance adjustment.
- Cooling system and radiator service. Detailed instructions for checking, filling and bleeding engine and transaxle / inverter coolant.
- Fuel injection and ignition system diagnostics.
- Suspension repair procedures, including strut replacement.
- Brakes and steering troubleshooting and repair.
- Door, window, bumper, and seat service and repairs.
- Electrical system service, with an illustrated component locator section.
- Comprehensive wiring schematics, including power distribution and grounds.
- Toyota OBD II diagnostic trouble codes, SAE-defined OBD II P-codes, as well as scan tool operation.
- Toyota’s Emergency Response Guide.
by Bentley Publishers
To purchase this English manuals in locally call 071 4723308
Honda Civic Hybrid Owners Manual
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Hybrid Car FAQs
Hybrid Car Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What about the battery life of a hybrid car?
Batteries used in hybrid cars prove quite expensive while replacing them. However the car engineers have been successful in designing these batteries in a way that they would last as long as the lifetime of the car. Most of the hybrid car manufacturers give the warranty of eight to ten years and this is quite a long period for the car battery to last. You would be surprised to know that Toyota hasn’t replaced a single battery pack for the popular hybrid Prius since it was brought on the market in 2000.
Question: What makes a hybrid car more expensive than the conventional car?
Hybrid cars cost a few thousand dollars more than their conventional counterparts. The price of the hybrid car increases because of the costly batteries introduced in them and two engines in place of one. However, if we consider the purchase in the long run, hybrid cars prove much cheaper than the conventional cars if the total fuel consumption is taken into consideration.
Question: Is a hybrid car slower than the conventional car?
Hybrid cars are by no means slower than the non hybrid counterparts. In fact most of the hybrid cars these days attain more than 100 mph of the maximum speed which is more than enough for many people.
Question: How to recharge the hybrid battery?
There is no need to plug in the batteries in the hybrid cars in order to charge them up. In fact they are charged in the normal course of the drive. During braking and coasting the extra energy released gets converted into electricity which recharges the battery.
Question: How does cold weather affect the performance of hybrid cars?
Generally car battery doesn’t work well at low temperatures; but in most of the hybrid cars thermal management system is introduced to cope with the problem and so the car battery gets charged up as soon as you start the car. When the car battery attains the normal operating temperature which happens pretty fast, the car can perform well even at lower temperatures.
Question: What about driving hybrid car in hot weather conditions?
Driving a car in hot weather conditions is a tough ask indeed. There are a few automobile experts who doubt the safety involved in driving hybrid cars. According to them high voltage batteries used in hybrid cars can be very dangerous in hot weather conditions as there are chances of catching fire quickly. They also say that if a car meets with an accident, the car will catch fire so fast that it would be very difficult to rescue people travelling in the hybrid car. However, this criticism doesn’t hold good if we consider the fact that most of the hybrid cars have performed pretty well in the southern part of the U.S.A. like Florida, Arizona or Texas. As regards the high voltage battery pack, it has the thermal management system to control the heat inside. When the battery gets hot after a certain limit, the system will shut it off automatically; thus saving it from any untoward incident.
Question: What are ‘Green Vehicles’?
Hybrid cars are popularly known as green cars on account of their eco-friendly characteristics. These are the cars with low emissions which imparted them the status of eco-friendly vehicles. Hybrid cars are rapidly emerging as a promising option and a feasible solution to the fuel problems of the world. The fewer and cleaner emission of hybrid cars is an important characteristic of hybrid cars. These cars are known to lower the noise pollution level as their engines go on generating the necessary amount of horsepower without much roaring. When you switch the car on the electric mode, the car is virtually silent even when set in motion. Green vehicles indeed, aren’t they?
While global warming has become a serious environmental issue, using a hybrid car is a wise option to cope with the situation. Reduction in smoke and the emission of pollutants because of the hybrid cars will certainly prove ecologically beneficial.
Question: Is hydrogen fuel cell technology posing a threat to hybrids?
According to many auto experts, cars powered by hydrogen won’t pose any threat to the sales of hybrid cars for at least ten to twenty years to come. The first set of hydrogen powered cars will have a single energy source and so hybrids will be a far better option.
Question: What encouragement is given to promote the use of hybrids?
In many countries use of hybrid cars is being encouraged by the governments. There are many schemes initiated by the governments to promote the use of hybrid cars. For instance, in the United States of America, you get some tax benefits if you buy hybrid vehicles. In some countries the road traffic departments allow hybrid car owners to park their vehicles free of charge. There also are some specially built roads only for hybrid cars. These perks certainly encourage the potential car buyer to go for a hybrid car.
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