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just a quick question....

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  • 14-11-2005 11:28am
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    Lindilo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭


    The battery has died in my car. Its still under Used Car Warranty but Are Barrerys covered in the warrenty?


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    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,746 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    I would doubt it!


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    el tel
    Registered Users Posts: 2,991 ✭✭✭el tel


    To know the actual answer you'd be best to read the warranty and it's terms and conditions or contact the vendor directly. I'd imagine they'll tell you the battery is excluded but you won't know 'til you ask. Just complain loads and you never know - they might score you one for free!


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    ciarsd
    Registered Users Posts: 2,326 ✭✭✭ciarsd


    battery is down as consumable in my book (depending on age of car)..
    for the hassle of getting into a conversation with your dealer, best buy one - €30-€40 approx will see you right.


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    Seanie M
    Registered Users Posts: 1,795 ✭✭✭Seanie M


    Generally, batteries are not covered. Only way it woud be if it as a brand new car and you had only a few thousand miles on it. Otherwise, spend the €25 and get a new battery!

    Seanie.


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    ds20prefecture
    Registered Users Posts: 1,765 ✭✭✭ds20prefecture


    Where can you get a new car battery for €25?


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    el tel
    Registered Users Posts: 2,991 ✭✭✭el tel


    ds20prefecture wrote:
    Where can you get a new car battery for €25?
    Maybe it's a radio contolled car!
    I'd say around min €50 for a Bosch


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    blastman
    Registered Users Posts: 5,451 ✭✭✭blastman


    I bought two batteries in Halfords not long ago...65 Euro each. They are the maintenance free ones, though, and I think they have a three-year warranty.


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    bazz26
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    Lindilo wrote:
    The battery has died in my car. Its still under Used Car Warranty but Are Barrerys covered in the warrenty?

    Batteries are not covered under the used car warranty. Batteries, bulbs, tyres, etc are all classed as consumables which are not ususally covered under warranty.

    A standard replacement car battery usually comes with a 12 month warranty from date of purchase, your looking at around €50 for a new one. Most tyre centres stock them.

    They can last 12 months or 5 years depending how lucky you are, same as a light bulb. My father's last car had the original battery for over 5 years, I got about 2 years out of my last one.


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    ciarsd
    Registered Users Posts: 2,326 ✭✭✭ciarsd


    I got a replacement battery for a mate about 2 years ago in the local motor factors for €35!


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    Lindilo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭Lindilo


    So here's how the storey ends....(is that a song??:confused: )
    chanced my arm and rang the garage and they said it was covered. Had a new battery by lunch today.
    Thanks for all yer replies.


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    Seanie M
    Registered Users Posts: 1,795 ✭✭✭Seanie M


    ds20prefecture wrote:
    Where can you get a new car battery for €25?

    Got one in Tullamore for €28 with a green l.e.d. indicator, indicating its still 'live'.


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