Car battery replacement where they come to you?
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Anonymous
| My battery just died. Car is still under warranty but I don't want to have to tow it to the dealer. Any recommendations for one of those services where they come to you to replace the battery? |
Anonymous
| AAA |
Anonymous
| Call the number for your car maker that is in the manual the car came with, that may help. |
Anonymous
| I used AAA for that, and it was easy and not terribly expensive. |
Anonymous
|
AAA.
And if you don't have it, you can sign up and request service at the same time. There is no waiting period. |
Anonymous
| Get car jump started and drive it to the dealer. |
Anonymous
| thanks all -- AAA did not have my car's battery so I'm getting it towed to the dealer. (Not sure a jump will work it seems really fried.) |
Anonymous
| If you do get the car going, you can pretty much take it anywhere for a quick battery change, including your nearest gas station. I like NTB for tires and batteries. They're very nice, but like all of the auto repair places, don't fall for the upsell. |
Anonymous
If a jump doesn't work, then it's probably more than the battery. Sometimes, you need to let it charge for 5 or 10 minutes before starting. |
Anonymous
| Autozone will change a battery. |
Anonymous
| Costco batteries are reasonably priced and highly regarded for good reason. Anyone should be able to change the average battery with a socket wrench in about ten minutes, although some European cars are a bit more of a PITA. |
Anonymous
Ugh, terrible way to waste money OP. You don't have anyone to help you to get a battery or give you a jump? If your car worked yesterday and if you are certain it's the battery, jump will work. |
Anonymous
| How old is the battery? I think (and I could be wrong) batteries last between 5 and 7 years now a days. |
Anonymous
| Autozone came over to my car, jumped the battery. And then I drove it to autozone and they installed it in the parking lot. Wouldn't even take a $20 tip either and I tried hard to give it to the guy. |
Anonymous
| Walmart batteries are surprising good. And reasonably priced. |