And nearly every Walmart is open from 6AM to 11+ PM, 362-3 days of the year. My local Costcos are always understaffed during peak times in the customer service lines (main door and auto section).
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And nearly every Walmart is open from 6AM to 11+ PM, 362-3 days of the year. My local Costcos are always understaffed during peak times in the customer service lines (main door and auto section).
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That too, yep
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Someone posted it is easier to get a warranty exchange if you go late at night or when they first open...they will be no line and fewer people who understand the warranty process for car batteries, so less hassles.
Also keep in mind with WM that the stores can have difficulty with the process of refunding the core charge for battery purchases made online, and it is returned in the form of a gift card. The process is either convoluted, or the employees don't have enough training to be proficient with the procedure; probably both.
Many complaints about the issue in the battery reviews, and I know someone who had to get a manager involved to successfully get the gift card.
Not a big deal to buy it in store, except when the website has a better price than the one on the shelf tag.
Many complaints about the issue in the battery reviews, and I know someone who had to get a manager involved to successfully get the gift card.
Not a big deal to buy it in store, except when the website has a better price than the one on the shelf tag.
f355spider
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That may be a store specific issue. I ordered online and had no issue with the core return at a local WM. I prefer ordering online, even if a store pick up later, as I get Rakuten cash back with my online purchases.
As of a year ago, and probably still true, Walmart has issues representing their battery line online. They seem to have more models in stock in stores than they show on their website for pickup in store. Particularly the cheaper models. Potential buyers should be aware.
Funny you mention that. My Geo Prizm (Toyota Corolla) started really corroding the terminal and battery posts several years aftervI owned it. I had to proactively spray battery terminal cleaner regularly to keep the battery clean. I was able to use the purple terminal sealant to slow the corrosion.
There are NO guarantees that one Brand will last longer than another, BUT there is a trend.
Some brands do last longer (all things being equal) price difference is also affected by:
Amount & purity of the Lead
Size of Cells
Thickness of the Case... to name a few and quality control.
The BEST are Odyssey and North Star (the latter has been bought by Odyssey)
But here we're talking of $400+
Just MHO but the best ROI is given today by Deka/East Penn
Also not enough attention is given to Battery Maintenance and to the equipment used to perform it.
Some brands do last longer (all things being equal) price difference is also affected by:
Amount & purity of the Lead
Size of Cells
Thickness of the Case... to name a few and quality control.
The BEST are Odyssey and North Star (the latter has been bought by Odyssey)
But here we're talking of $400+
Just MHO but the best ROI is given today by Deka/East Penn
Also not enough attention is given to Battery Maintenance and to the equipment used to perform it.
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