Home Depot-Automotive

[Hokiefyd]

Originally Posted By: ronbo
Also, saw that Tractor Supply Company has a 42 month free replacement for batteries.


That's an impressively long free replacement period. Any idea who makes the batteries for them?

 

[edwardh1]

Originally Posted By: Donald
Originally Posted By: ronbo
A week ago noticed my local HD (old Thruway Plaza, Cheektowaga) had a small automotive section. Exide automotive batteries, Pennzoil Oil and Michelin Wiper Blades.

The battery group 35 was $77 for a 2yr warranty. Wal-Mart charges $104 for a 3 yr warranty group 35. Thought the battery at HD to be a buy, if I needed one.

Both flavors of Pennzoil Synthetic for $7.48 to include Pure that is DEXOS marked. Saw a guy with yellow bottle's in his cart.

HD ad claims , automotive selection varies with store.


who makes the maxx ? they are $105 here I think

Walmart with its MAXX battery is sure to have fresh batteries and its rated on top by Consumer Reports. I avoid Exide batteries.

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted By: accent2012
If this takes off, expect auto mechanic day laborers...


Yep, lining up with the painters and carpenters, or changing roles depending what help is needed that day. Around here you can't drive in front of a HD in a van without getting swamped with day workers looking for a day's work.

 

[redhat]

Originally Posted By: ronbo
If you have an Interstste Battery Distributor in your area , call and see if they have a "blem". It's a cosmetic defect or return. Warranty for 6 months. Got one two years ago in Hamburg, NY, for $40 plus tax, a group 35. Replaced on there lot or $15 bring back fee/ core charge. Should have wire brushed and oiled terminals before I left my house.

If I get 3 years out of it, I'll be happy.

Also, saw that Tractor Supply Company has a 42 month free replacement for batteries.


We get quite a few blem batteries from the Hamburg Interstate. They usually last about 3-4 years for us.

 

[Hokiefyd]

Originally Posted By: edwardh1
who makes the maxx ? they are $105 here I think


The Maxx I have in our Acura was manufactured by Johnson Controls.

 

[jeepman3071]

I don't think its a bad idea for them, as long as they only stick to maintenance things not vehicle specific parts.

We have a Home Depot, Wal-Mart, and Advance Auto all within a few miles of each other. I wouldn't mind being able to pick up washer fluid, some oil, and wipers at Home Depot while I'm there instead of driving and stopping at one of the other places. I like to avoid Wal-Mart anyways because it is usually packed. I'd rather pay a dollar more for washer fluid from Home Depot than deal with the people of Wal-Mart.