hi! i love hybrid cars but i am worried about the cost of mantaince/repair for a hybrid car. i assume it will cost more because of its advanced engine. is this true?

Yes, and no job blow mechanic at some run-down shop can fix it either because it's so high-tech. It must be specialized (from the dealer). So if you're borken down in the middle of the highway... you're pretty much screwed.

agreed. Plus the batteries need to be replaced every 3 years or so, and they're expensive