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polsta
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a bigger one will last longer cranking but then again if you got to turn the motor that much I think more than a battery is needed
just took mine out for a run to get thew service parts, it starts instantly, its never ever needed a few cranks or anything even in the coldest weather, but when you look at that aggro taking it to get tested, sending a report, then actualy waiting for a response, then the organisation of delivery, i bet it would be at least about 5 days by the time battery went until a new one had arrived, vs just taking one back to halfords, and then - you still cant just swap it over
after 2-2.5 years for the sake of it
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just took mine out for a run to get thew service parts, it starts instantly, its never ever needed a few cranks or anything even in the coldest weather, but when you look at that aggro taking it to get tested, sending a report, then actualy waiting for a response, then the organisation of delivery, i bet it would be at least about 5 days by the time battery went until a new one had arrived, vs just taking one back to halfords, and then - you still cant just swap it over
At least you got some sence
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you still cant just swap it over
Will Halfords really let you swap a two years old used battery for a new one?
That is excellent customer service. Not sure how they'll stay in business though!
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No
Only if it is proved faulty and not due to a charging or vehicle malfunction fault.
You have to buy a new one and they will then credit you if the supplier says they can.
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Back to mail order batteries for me then! I'm sure ease of return is a bonus, but I've never even heard of anyone having to take a car battery back? Do they go wrong? It's just a box with some 'stuff' in it isn't it, there can't be many moving parts.
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There are regretably a fair few failures of new batteries these days, some are absolute crap.
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Considering they possibly get batteries for not a lot more than £20.00 and sell them for £100.00 think they well be ok for a while.
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You would be surprised.
Peeps fry them - 18volts from an alternator or try charging them with welding gear at 240amps.
The other good one during the winter months is "it don't last very long - it's buggered!"
When yu go look at the motor - it's a boy racer corsa with a 35Ah battery with a 2Kw base amplifier sitting in the back, and they been sitting up at MaccyD's with their mates for 2 hours - and then wonder why it won't start. It's your battery!!!
Peeps fry them - 18volts from an alternator or try charging them with welding gear at 240amps.
The other good one during the winter months is "it don't last very long - it's buggered!"
When yu go look at the motor - it's a boy racer corsa with a 35Ah battery with a 2Kw base amplifier sitting in the back, and they been sitting up at MaccyD's with their mates for 2 hours - and then wonder why it won't start
. It's your battery!!!
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There's enough peeps that buy a new battery, insist on keeping the old one, then bring the old one back in a couple of days with the receipt!!!
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All batteries have their manufacture date stamped on them so can't see how that would work.
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Well when I took my car with a fitted Halfords battery from the previous owner to have it tested when it failed as he tested my alternator out put it was fine, I was told as long as had the Receipt it would be changed.i didn't as I wasnt the one that bought the original
Also going over the mail order options if you think about it its a bit of a joke
Option 1 -Having the battery tested yourself
-Take the battery to a local garage for a battery test. Make sure the battery is fully charged and over 12volts when the test is performed. Ensure that the voltage is shown on the test report.
If your battery was so bad or not holding charge how you will be able to perfom thier test with 12v lol
Looks like you would have to shell out a further £20 good isn't it!
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They do. It doesn't work, but a lot if peeps try it on and get very mouthy when yu say you won't take it back!
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As in all things, its down to your attitude and the way you approach them .
At the end if the day it's like all supplier/ customer relationships, aggravated by it being the general public.
Peeps try and take the ****, but if it is genuinely faulty then yes, it will be replaced promptly and foc.
.At the end if the day it's like all supplier/ customer relationships, aggravated by it being the general public
.Peeps try and take the ****, but if it is genuinely faulty then yes, it will be replaced promptly and foc.
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Bit like taking a model T Ford back to have the wicks trimmed in the headlamps under warranty then. Yeah people will try it on i don't doubt that.
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Simple, if it will not attain 12 volts, it will show as faulty on test.
If you are confident the battery is faulty, the easy way is to use the collection service, the £20 is refunded if the battery is U/S. You do have to assume the supplier is trust worthy.
I've physically taken faulty stuff back to local suppliers and had to resort to the county court before they would accept responsibility and in one case get a High Court Sheriff involved with a duff car radio, so the risk of mail order is no different to that faced with a local supplier.
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Bit like taking a model T Ford back to have the wicks trimmed in the headlamps under warranty then. Yeah people will try it on i don't doubt that.
yup. working with the general public is an eye opener. Some very nice, but there's a lot that will try anything on, and think that because yu work in retail, you are like dog ****.
.peeps buying a torque wrench, then bring it back the following monday covered in grease and say" sorry mate - bought as a present - dont need it now"
peeps bringing 5litres of engine oil back "its the wrong type" you open the lid and find its full of black oil!
nowt so queer as folk!
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yes and no. if a plate has failed (common) it can be caused by the cars charging circuit.
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Yes, and it will show as faulty on test.
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I've been on both sides with computer and machine maintenance and as a parts customer. Some of my customers were real buggers, those from one particular country that I cannot mention for fear of appearing racist (but the were well tanned) would try all sorts of things to get free replacementsyup. working with the general public is an eye opener. Some very nice, but there's a lot that will try anything on, and think that because yu work in retail, you are like dog ****.
peeps buying a torque wrench, then bring it back the following monday covered in grease and say" sorry mate - bought as a present - dont need it now"
peeps bringing 5litres of engine oil back "its the wrong type" you open the lid and find its full of black oil!
nowt so queer as folk!
