Has anyone else had issues with the prorated warranty when trying to return Walmart's EverStart battery for defects?
Walmart's EverStart battery
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Only issue I've known is then installing the battery wrong and burning alternators. Normally Walmart is good with warranties. Unrelated, but I returned a gaming console because the kid didn't like it. I had no trouble.
No, except that it's like a circus when the new guy doesn't know how to make the deal.
I've bought a Everstart Walmart for 10 years, since I have an RX8 that eats batteries from the heat, and Wally is next door.
I've gotten at least one free where the warranty is free in 36 months, and I just had one go out at 37 months, and paid about 2/3 the new price.
It's my best cheapest way to keep a battery, and I'm careful to keep charged and disconnect when I don't use for 3 months. I left battery on and car locked for 2 months once, and it started.
I'm in a wheelchair, but can stand up, and I don't let them touch car; I take it out to them.
I've bought a Everstart Walmart for 10 years, since I have an RX8 that eats batteries from the heat, and Wally is next door.
I've gotten at least one free where the warranty is free in 36 months, and I just had one go out at 37 months, and paid about 2/3 the new price.
It's my best cheapest way to keep a battery, and I'm careful to keep charged and disconnect when I don't use for 3 months. I left battery on and car locked for 2 months once, and it started.
I'm in a wheelchair, but can stand up, and I don't let them touch car; I take it out to them.
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Originally Posted By: Lubener
No problems. Keeping the receipt from fading is another story.
Even when it's kept in a cool place!
Thanks to newfangled smartphones, I take a picture of it.
The battery serial number is part of the receipt now, as well.
The hardest part about Walmart is accepting that their battery was at fault.
They always try to blame you or your car for its failure.
No problems. Keeping the receipt from fading is another story.
Even when it's kept in a cool place!
Thanks to newfangled smartphones, I take a picture of it.
The battery serial number is part of the receipt now, as well.
The hardest part about Walmart is accepting that their battery was at fault.
They always try to blame you or your car for its failure.
About 5 years ago, I had one fail on me. Of course, they wouldn't just take my word that it had failed and wouldn't hold a charge, so they had to hook it up to their newfangled computer/charging machine to give it a test. After about an hour on this machine, the computer printed out a paper that told the associate that the battery was bad and wouldn't hold a charge. That was an hour that I'll never be able to get back.
yeah, they have to test it so if it's undercharged they have to try to charge before test.
I used to sell and adjust batteries, and I don't know any test to tell if customers car ruined battery or battery is just bad.
Now if you take a BMW or similar car into dealer, he can go through the PCM, and see what things lead up to failure.
You definitely won't like prices of those German batteries.
I used to sell and adjust batteries, and I don't know any test to tell if customers car ruined battery or battery is just bad.
Now if you take a BMW or similar car into dealer, he can go through the PCM, and see what things lead up to failure.
You definitely won't like prices of those German batteries.
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Originally Posted By: TexasVaquero
Only issue I've known is then installing the battery wrong and burning alternators. Normally Walmart is good with warranties. Unrelated, but I returned a gaming console because the kid didn't like it. I had no trouble.
How do you do that? Most cars only have 1/2" of reach on the cables, so even if you put the battery in backwards, they won't reach.
Only issue I've known is then installing the battery wrong and burning alternators. Normally Walmart is good with warranties. Unrelated, but I returned a gaming console because the kid didn't like it. I had no trouble.
How do you do that? Most cars only have 1/2" of reach on the cables, so even if you put the battery in backwards, they won't reach.
Originally Posted By: motor_oil_madman
Originally Posted By: TexasVaquero
Only issue I've known is then installing the battery wrong and burning alternators. Normally Walmart is good with warranties. Unrelated, but I returned a gaming console because the kid didn't like it. I had no trouble.
How do you do that? Most cars only have 1/2" of reach on the cables, so even if you put the battery in backwards, they won't reach.
And the terminal diameters are different.
Originally Posted By: TexasVaquero
Only issue I've known is then installing the battery wrong and burning alternators. Normally Walmart is good with warranties. Unrelated, but I returned a gaming console because the kid didn't like it. I had no trouble.
How do you do that? Most cars only have 1/2" of reach on the cables, so even if you put the battery in backwards, they won't reach.
And the terminal diameters are different.
Bought one in January, and they told me they go by serial numbers for warranty now, so receipt is not needed. The battery I bought has a long sticker telling what the battery is, and on one end of the sticker is serial number, and on the other end is a UPC. They can scan it.
Just returned one last week 24F size IIRC. Left me stranded while getting gas - wife's car. Replaced it with the only model they had that would fit - an AGM Everstart.
Found the receipt. They refunded the whole price as it was under the 4 year limit - battery had a 9 year warranty - prorated after 4 years.
Found the receipt. They refunded the whole price as it was under the 4 year limit - battery had a 9 year warranty - prorated after 4 years.
Originally Posted By: michaelbailey
Has anyone else had issues with the prorated warranty when trying to return Walmart's EverStart battery for defects?
They do not hassle you for a warranty claim. If no sales slip they go by mfg date code. They were JCI last I looked.
Has anyone else had issues with the prorated warranty when trying to return Walmart's EverStart battery for defects?
They do not hassle you for a warranty claim. If no sales slip they go by mfg date code. They were JCI last I looked.
Walmart is great for battery exchanges under warranty.
The last time that I had to prorate a battery was on a 2 year Plus.
They tested it and determined it faulty, no denial on that.
It would have cost $62. on the prorate for the replacement and no further warranty.
Ended up using a AAP code and bought a Silver with full warranty for $4. more.
I hopefully will NOT find out soon enough because I replaced the AAP gold in our van with a MAXX
a couple of months ago.
Was still cheaper than AAP with their best code, plus did not have to go through the gyrations of purchasing it on line.
AAP has one of the most user hostile web sites that I have ever used, plus not only has AAP lost all reasonable perspective in pricing, their in-store staffing recently has gone to excrement. Those working in our local stores presently are about as useful as a wet roll of paper towels in a flood.
They tested it and determined it faulty, no denial on that.
It would have cost $62. on the prorate for the replacement and no further warranty.
Ended up using a AAP code and bought a Silver with full warranty for $4. more.
I hopefully will NOT find out soon enough because I replaced the AAP gold in our van with a MAXX
a couple of months ago.
Was still cheaper than AAP with their best code, plus did not have to go through the gyrations of purchasing it on line.
AAP has one of the most user hostile web sites that I have ever used, plus not only has AAP lost all reasonable perspective in pricing, their in-store staffing recently has gone to excrement. Those working in our local stores presently are about as useful as a wet roll of paper towels in a flood.
Originally Posted By: Kruse
About 5 years ago, I had one fail on me. Of course, they wouldn't just take my word that it had failed and wouldn't hold a charge, so they had to hook it up to their newfangled computer/charging machine to give it a test. After about an hour on this machine, the computer printed out a paper that told the associate that the battery was bad and wouldn't hold a charge. That was an hour that I'll never be able to get back.
This aggravation won't occur if you go to a Walmart that has no Auto Center to test the battery.
About 5 years ago, I had one fail on me. Of course, they wouldn't just take my word that it had failed and wouldn't hold a charge, so they had to hook it up to their newfangled computer/charging machine to give it a test. After about an hour on this machine, the computer printed out a paper that told the associate that the battery was bad and wouldn't hold a charge. That was an hour that I'll never be able to get back.
This aggravation won't occur if you go to a Walmart that has no Auto Center to test the battery.
Originally Posted By: Linctex
The hardest part about Walmart is accepting that their battery was at fault.
They always try to blame you or your car for its failure.
If you have a battery that works for 3 years then dies its of no fault of the battery. Defective batteries show themselves within months.
The hardest part about Walmart is accepting that their battery was at fault.
They always try to blame you or your car for its failure.
If you have a battery that works for 3 years then dies its of no fault of the battery. Defective batteries show themselves within months.
Originally Posted By: NormanBuntz
Originally Posted By: Kruse
About 5 years ago, I had one fail on me. Of course, they wouldn't just take my word that it had failed and wouldn't hold a charge, so they had to hook it up to their newfangled computer/charging machine to give it a test. After about an hour on this machine, the computer printed out a paper that told the associate that the battery was bad and wouldn't hold a charge. That was an hour that I'll never be able to get back.
This aggravation won't occur if you go to a Walmart that has no Auto Center to test the battery.
Actually, this WAS at a WM store that had no Auto Center. This particular store sells auto products, but not tires or oil changes. If you don't believe me, shoot me a PM and I'll give you the exact location of this store. And sometimes because of time or location, or if it's a store that isn't close to any other WM stores, you have to use it.
Originally Posted By: Kruse
About 5 years ago, I had one fail on me. Of course, they wouldn't just take my word that it had failed and wouldn't hold a charge, so they had to hook it up to their newfangled computer/charging machine to give it a test. After about an hour on this machine, the computer printed out a paper that told the associate that the battery was bad and wouldn't hold a charge. That was an hour that I'll never be able to get back.
This aggravation won't occur if you go to a Walmart that has no Auto Center to test the battery.
Actually, this WAS at a WM store that had no Auto Center. This particular store sells auto products, but not tires or oil changes. If you don't believe me, shoot me a PM and I'll give you the exact location of this store. And sometimes because of time or location, or if it's a store that isn't close to any other WM stores, you have to use it.
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Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
Originally Posted By: Linctex
The hardest part about Walmart is accepting that their battery was at fault.
They always try to blame you or your car for its failure.
If you have a battery that works for 3 years then dies its of no fault of the battery. Defective batteries show themselves within months.
It didn't last three years, it lasted 27 months and was still within the 3 year free warranty. They blamed me, the weather, my truck, God, the manufacturer, etc... for 40 minutes before I got my battery replaced!
Originally Posted By: Linctex
The hardest part about Walmart is accepting that their battery was at fault.
They always try to blame you or your car for its failure.
If you have a battery that works for 3 years then dies its of no fault of the battery. Defective batteries show themselves within months.
It didn't last three years, it lasted 27 months and was still within the 3 year free warranty. They blamed me, the weather, my truck, God, the manufacturer, etc... for 40 minutes before I got my battery replaced!
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