Anonymous
Post 07/28/2016 18:18     Subject: Car battery replacement where they come to you?
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Anonymous wrote:How old is the battery? I think (and I could be wrong) batteries last between 5 and 7 years now a days.


About 4 1/2 years old. The kids have left the interior light on all night once or twice though


Battery is probably in its last leg because leaving a dime light in really shouldn't drain it. I would be surprised if your battery was warranties at this point, although you might get a slight pro rate if it was a 60 or 72 month battery (which isn't usually the case at a dealer). Do you homework on battery prices with online dealer part sites or prepare to be gouged.


Dealer confirmed its still under warranty. Thanks all!


OP - hang on. (most likely) there's a catch. my guess is that they will give you a pro-rated refund (very small $$) and then they will charge you x2 or x3 of market price for the new battery you will need. you may end up paying a lot more.


i'll report back if that happens but they said the replacement would be completely covered by the warranty.
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2016 16:14     Subject: Car battery replacement where they come to you?
What about using your jumper cables and driving to a Costco/autozone/auto parts store and getting it replaced?
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2016 16:13     Subject: Car battery replacement where they come to you?
The Auto Club (AAA).

If you don't have a membership w/them perhaps another roadside assistance program like w/your car insurance....??
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2016 14:15     Subject: Car battery replacement where they come to you?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How old is the battery? I think (and I could be wrong) batteries last between 5 and 7 years now a days.


About 4 1/2 years old. The kids have left the interior light on all night once or twice though


Battery is probably in its last leg because leaving a dime light in really shouldn't drain it. I would be surprised if your battery was warranties at this point, although you might get a slight pro rate if it was a 60 or 72 month battery (which isn't usually the case at a dealer). Do you homework on battery prices with online dealer part sites or prepare to be gouged.


Dealer confirmed its still under warranty. Thanks all!


OP - hang on. (most likely) there's a catch. my guess is that they will give you a pro-rated refund (very small $$) and then they will charge you x2 or x3 of market price for the new battery you will need. you may end up paying a lot more.
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2016 14:12     Subject: Car battery replacement where they come to you?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How old is the battery? I think (and I could be wrong) batteries last between 5 and 7 years now a days.


About 4 1/2 years old. The kids have left the interior light on all night once or twice though


Battery is probably in its last leg because leaving a dime light in really shouldn't drain it. I would be surprised if your battery was warranties at this point, although you might get a slight pro rate if it was a 60 or 72 month battery (which isn't usually the case at a dealer). Do you homework on battery prices with online dealer part sites or prepare to be gouged.


Dealer confirmed its still under warranty. Thanks all!
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2016 13:57     Subject: Car battery replacement where they come to you?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How old is the battery? I think (and I could be wrong) batteries last between 5 and 7 years now a days.


About 4 1/2 years old. The kids have left the interior light on all night once or twice though.


Battery is probably in its last leg because leaving a dime light in really shouldn't drain it. I would be surprised if your battery was warranties at this point, although you might get a slight pro rate if it was a 60 or 72 month battery (which isn't usually the case at a dealer). Do you homework on battery prices with online dealer part sites or prepare to be gouged.


Not true. My battery is only a year old. I left the dome light on for a day this past weekend and it killed my battery.


NP - for a day or overnight? it shouldn't kill if overnight unless your battery is defective. one whole day? well, maybe.


You beat me to it (I was the one that asked how old the battery is).


oh, so sorry...
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2016 13:42     Subject: Car battery replacement where they come to you?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How old is the battery? I think (and I could be wrong) batteries last between 5 and 7 years now a days.


About 4 1/2 years old. The kids have left the interior light on all night once or twice though.


Battery is probably in its last leg because leaving a dime light in really shouldn't drain it. I would be surprised if your battery was warranties at this point, although you might get a slight pro rate if it was a 60 or 72 month battery (which isn't usually the case at a dealer). Do you homework on battery prices with online dealer part sites or prepare to be gouged.


Not true. My battery is only a year old. I left the dome light on for a day this past weekend and it killed my battery.


NP - for a day or overnight? it shouldn't kill if overnight unless your battery is defective. one whole day? well, maybe.


You beat me to it (I was the one that asked how old the battery is).
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2016 13:38     Subject: Car battery replacement where they come to you?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How old is the battery? I think (and I could be wrong) batteries last between 5 and 7 years now a days.


About 4 1/2 years old. The kids have left the interior light on all night once or twice though


Battery is probably in its last leg because leaving a dime light in really shouldn't drain it. I would be surprised if your battery was warranties at this point, although you might get a slight pro rate if it was a 60 or 72 month battery (which isn't usually the case at a dealer). Do you homework on battery prices with online dealer part sites or prepare to be gouged.


Not true. My battery is only a year old. I left the dome light on for a day this past weekend and it killed my battery.


NP - for a day or overnight? it shouldn't kill if overnight unless your battery is defective. one whole day? well, maybe.
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2016 13:36     Subject: Car battery replacement where they come to you?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How old is the battery? I think (and I could be wrong) batteries last between 5 and 7 years now a days.


About 4 1/2 years old. The kids have left the interior light on all night once or twice though


You can jump it and drive it to Walmart. They will put in for free.
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2016 13:35     Subject: Car battery replacement where they come to you?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How old is the battery? I think (and I could be wrong) batteries last between 5 and 7 years now a days.


About 4 1/2 years old. The kids have left the interior light on all night once or twice though


Battery is probably in its last leg because leaving a dime light in really shouldn't drain it. I would be surprised if your battery was warranties at this point, although you might get a slight pro rate if it was a 60 or 72 month battery (which isn't usually the case at a dealer). Do you homework on battery prices with online dealer part sites or prepare to be gouged.


Not true. My battery is only a year old. I left the dome light on for a day this past weekend and it killed my battery.
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2016 13:35     Subject: Re:Car battery replacement where they come to you?
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Anonymous wrote: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.)


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.


If she has AAA (which she may if she tried to use them to replace it) then she may also have free towing. It's included w/in 100 miles on mine.


Yes, both the tow and battery are covered by my warranty. I'm not comfortable fixing if myself. I'm not particularly handy. Thanks for the autozone suggestion. Maybe I'll see if they can come to me.


Well I was only a block away from autozone in my work's parking lot. Not sure if they do house calls. It was the worker's personal vehicle that he drove to jump my battery.
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2016 13:33     Subject: Car battery replacement where they come to you?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How old is the battery? I think (and I could be wrong) batteries last between 5 and 7 years now a days.


About 4 1/2 years old. The kids have left the interior light on all night once or twice though


Battery is probably in its last leg because leaving a dime light in really shouldn't drain it. I would be surprised if your battery was warranties at this point, although you might get a slight pro rate if it was a 60 or 72 month battery (which isn't usually the case at a dealer). Do you homework on battery prices with online dealer part sites or prepare to be gouged.
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2016 12:49     Subject: Car battery replacement where they come to you?
Anonymous wrote:How old is the battery? I think (and I could be wrong) batteries last between 5 and 7 years now a days.


About 4 1/2 years old. The kids have left the interior light on all night once or twice though
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2016 12:47     Subject: Re:Car battery replacement where they come to you?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: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.)


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.


If she has AAA (which she may if she tried to use them to replace it) then she may also have free towing. It's included w/in 100 miles on mine.


Yes, both the tow and battery are covered by my warranty. I'm not comfortable fixing if myself. I'm not particularly handy. Thanks for the autozone suggestion. Maybe I'll see if they can come to me.
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2016 11:51     Subject: Re:Car battery replacement where they come to you?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: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.)


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.


If she has AAA (which she may if she tried to use them to replace it) then she may also have free towing. It's included w/in 100 miles on mine.