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When deciding between a hybrid and a traditional car, all factors should be considered, not just the price. Hybrid vehicles are lower on emissions, use less fuel and because they have fewer parts, tend to last longer. Here are three reasons why hybrids go in for less maintenance.

The generator or elecric motor of a hybrid can take on multiple tasks.

The electric generator on a hybrid is a major aspect of the car. Typically in a hybrid vehicle, the Electric motor powers the car, while a separate gas engine powers the generator. Therefore, the engine on most hybrids are very small, usually ten to twenty horsepowers in size and it is designed to run at one speed to get maximum efficiency. This reduces wear and tear on parts that often need replacement on a conventional car. Because of its design, a hybrid car is able to recapture energy when coasting or breaking to recharge the battery. This reduces battery usage and the battery in a hybrid will need to be replaced less often. Because the electric motor handles 80 percent of the braking, the brake life is also extended. And with the generator doing more of the brake work less heat is created and there is the reduced chance of having warped rotors.

Another advantage of having less wear on the brake system due to the generator is that the brake fluid life is extended - there is minimal contamination of fluid due to less heat build up. Brake pads on a hybrid tend to last longer, too.

A hybrid vehicle has less car parts to wear out than a traditional car.

Hybrids are built with fewer mechanical parts. Less auto parts means less vehicle wear and less need for replacements. And the type of technology in a typical hybrid vehicle elminates the need for a regular starter! Not having a starter makes one less component that will need to be replaced over time. With no starter to mess with, there is no way to accidentally grind the flywheel.

The battery and motor of a hybrid do not require any maintenance over the life of the car. The engine is also designed to last longer and does not need any more maintenance than a traditional automobile.

The air conditioning system used in a hybrid car works by electricity, while non-hybrid cars use a traditional pulley driven off a gas motor. Because the car is not running the gas motor to cool the car, there is no air conditioning belt to wear out. Another belt absent is the usual one for steering. Again in a hybrid, the steering is electrically powered and not hydraulic. You willo notice less minimal "kickback" when driving over rough or uneven roads.

The advanages of the motor is not running constantly are many. Valve adjustments are usually not needed in a hybrid, valve system are just less likeky to wear out Also, injectors in a hybrid may never need to be cleaned. There is less deposit over time on the injectors, requiring less maintenance.

Hybrid cars usually come with longer warranties.

Many makers of hybrid cars such as Honda and Toyota are currently providing longer warranties on hybrids than on traditional cars. The Honda Insight offers an eight year or 80,000 mile warranty which includes the batteries and the power train. The Toyota Prius offers buyers an eight-year or 100,000 mile warranty on the battery and the hybrid system. Longer warranties on these cars make an attractive feature for buyers looking for a more efficient way of driving.

When choosing between a conventional car and a hybrid keep in mind all of the long-term possibilities. Hybrid cars can offer drivers a high qaulity car that are built to last longer. Hybrids are well worth considering because they require less maintenance than a regular car. They offer better overall fuel efficiency, have less parts to wear out and many makers of hybrids offer longer warranties.

About the Author - Gregg Hall is a business consultant and author for many online and offline businesses and lives in Navarre Florida with his 16 year old son. For quality car care products for your vehicle go to 5starshine.com