Warranty Experience - Walmart EverStart Plus
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I wish they were still 24 hours but even around here in Louisville the Meijers stores and Kroger are no longer 24 hours....
The replacement battery I received today was manufactured in Feb 2024.
I don't remember the manufacture date on the original battery, but it wasn't old inventory at all. I'm sure Walmart moves these budget-level batteries in huge quantities.
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Yeah, reading this I thought they had Mo and Yr punchouts on a mylar label for in the in-service date.
I had to replace a battery on my Mom's car in FLA from non use. It was on a charger but the chargers are always smoked over a few months in service. Don't know if it's lightning event or the high heat and humidity in the SW FLA garage killing the chargers.
Pretty much all stores like that stopped their 24-hour hours when Covid hit and never returned to 24-hours. I don't think some of them even have workers there 24-hours anymore like they used to - stocking shelves in the middle of the night. They seem to do that during their open hours now.
I think it's kind of how the store interprets the warranty. I doubt corp Walmart wants the 2yr warranty period reset at warranty replacement time.
OP - who manufactured the one that failed. The Walmart batteries made by East Penn have a serial number that starts with 'EP'.
OP - who manufactured the one that failed. The Walmart batteries made by East Penn have a serial number that starts with 'EP'.
No. If a store does something different than the corporate policy, it's because they don't understand it, misinterpret it, or are breaking (ignoring) the rules.
2 years ago I bought the $49.99 (now more) Walmart 'Value' battery size 35 for my 08' Corolla condo car which sits most of the year in Florida. I come down to Florida and throw the trickle charger on it for a few hours and no problems starting for the rest of the winter while I'm here.
I'm a fan of Walmart batteries.
I'm a fan of Walmart batteries.
the Everstart Maxx batteries I have bought from Walmart have had to have the serial number entered upon purchase and they have my name and personal information from my credit card purchase...perhaps that info would be added for cash customers...
I don't think it would work for you to find a junk Walmart battery and try to return it under warranty...but never underestimate workers not doing their job properly or the ingenuity or deception of a customer...
Bill
I don't think it would work for you to find a junk Walmart battery and try to return it under warranty...but never underestimate workers not doing their job properly or the ingenuity or deception of a customer...
Bill
I've had to warranty a couple of their Everstart Maxx batteries. After letting them sit on their testing machines, I was given new ones. However, they said the warranty does not reset and it's a "one and done" deal and no warranty is offered on the exchanged battery.
Nice. I live about 20 miles from that one but it's good to know if I ever do actually need something at 3AM that I can go there. There is also a 24 hour Autozone or AAP in Pineville NC if you ever need something after 9.
Nice, didn't know that! Thanks!
"Our" WM opened and the high school kids would stay in the store the night through. It was approved of.
Fund raising by the kids and publicity for the store was involved.
In 2017+ or - the store closed 1AM to 4AM. It was described to me as a mess.
With Covid came the 6AM to 11PM hours.
My G59 WM battery is past its 2 year guarantee by 2 years.
I measured my old battery -bad morning voltage- and had time to shop.
The busy WM's shelves were bare and 2 days later were full of fresh batteries.
No complaints here.
ps This WM's Auto+ Marine section has been condensed/optimized. Reduced selection of wiper blades.
Fund raising by the kids and publicity for the store was involved.
In 2017+ or - the store closed 1AM to 4AM. It was described to me as a mess.
With Covid came the 6AM to 11PM hours.
My G59 WM battery is past its 2 year guarantee by 2 years.
I measured my old battery -bad morning voltage- and had time to shop.
The busy WM's shelves were bare and 2 days later were full of fresh batteries.
No complaints here.
ps This WM's Auto+ Marine section has been condensed/optimized. Reduced selection of wiper blades.
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Was a headache at the Wallmart here. I ended up saying never mind and buying a new battery elsewhere
Looked it up and that store also closes at 11 pm...
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Agreed, it was just so not worth the hassle. After the ordeal I went through.. I'd rather go to a dealer parts counter and buy batteries!
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