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Originally Posted by Jordan Silveira
@ Bach415 that is definitely a solid idea I think my only issue is whether or not they will allow me to drop a battery in considering it is their lot and they probably for liability reasons don't want to risk an injury or accident, or want me to pay them to do that, or c) that they don't want to see it work and come back on them. What do you suggest? Also, does anyone know if you can buy a battery and then return it within the day if it doesn't work. I know feel free to call me cheap because I most definitely am frugal as hell but I won't even have a use for the battery if it doesn't work and I can't return it. |
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Originally Posted by Summerwolf
You could probably return a battery if you were careful with it and didnt scratch it all up.
I, personally, wouldnt give one shit if they didnt want me swapping it in their lot. I would hope they would watch too. If that turns out to be your issue i would also want to raise hell and get my free warrantied battery from them and extra on top.
You don't have a friend or family member that could go with you? Maybe someone who isn't so fragile.
Personally.... i still think this is a simple fix they want to charge you a lot of money on and take advantage of you. They sense blood in the water and you are letting them take advantage of you.
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^that. First off, there shouldn't be any major problems from dropping in a battery on their lot. I doubt it will catch fire or somehow make the car accelerate or cause any other accidents.
Second, you can always pick up a battery from oreillys or somewhere put it into the car to test (if it doesn't work just return it and say it was the wrong size and decided to go oem). *If it starts, then complain to management & SoA for wrong diag (also make sure you make a video of old battery vs new battery if it does start). Also make them reimburse you for the new battery because a battery should not fail under warranty or within 6-7 year I believe. And make sure you have SoA unflag you from the system.
Just bring a friend along or family member to help you. A battery shouldnt weigh that much. You would also need a 10mm socket I believe.
Edit: Also if the battery is drained out enough to only have electronics work, a jump start would have to wait a bit before it will crank (happened to my other car. had to jump start it with my FRS but had to wait like 5 minutes after connecting to the source before it jumped).