he Current automotive scene Converts Buy a new car In one Complex process: Nomenclature, emissions, consumption, maintenance. That is why the words of a workshop professional deserve attention.
In a recent interview, Sendín was recognized as Spain’s Best Mechanic of 2023He was strong: “Honestly today I don’t want to buy any new car. But if I had to, I would definitely choose Extra hybrid, preferably Japanese“.
Why plug-in hybrid, and why Japanese
| feature | What do you contribute? |
|---|---|
| 100% electric driving in the city | Low local emissionsLimited electrical cost, Turn on silence – Ideal for urban traffic. |
| Heat engine as a backup | True autonomy For long or unexpected trips without relying solely on the battery. |
| Zero mark/urban advantages | Access to Low emission areasOr fewer restrictions or potential incentives or Parking facilities. |
| Reliability and maintainability philosophy | the Japanese tradition in hybrids It is usually associated Durability, fits good And the “workshop feel.” |
What do these elections mean on a daily basis?
- to Urban tripsthe car behaves like Electric: quiet, comfortable and cheap to maintain And without local emissions.
- For trips, family or long trips Thermal + battery combination Avoid worrying about “what happens if I run out of charge”.
- From a point of view maintenanceSinden makes an obvious point: modern cars do, too More expensive to maintain From those previous generations. Expensive parts, complex electronics, and delicate repairs are factors to consider.
When a plug-in hybrid makes sense, and when it doesn’t
- Ideal if… Typically roaming around city or urban environments, you can recharge regularly and look to blend in Electrical efficiency + real practicality.
- Not much if… Your trips are mostly on highways/highways, and you can’t recharge as frequently or if you’d like to Reduce maintenance complications.
- You also have to take into account the costs: Although it allows Savings on consumptionand the purchase price is higher, and Maintenance may not be cheap.
Sinden’s reflection is not a hymn to Environmental situationIt is not a recommendation for window dressing. that it Ruling on someone who lifts a carHe unscrews the screws, and it smells like hot oil. Bet on Plug-in hybrid It highlights a key point: the practical meaning and convictions of the workshop versus the purely “fashionable”.
So, if I were in your place – and I would A versatile, practical and reasonably sustainable carHe listens to what he says: A Japanese plug-in hybrid Doesn’t look bad. But with Head, actual use and available components.