<VV> Battery Life

[Ray Davis]

As I stated on a previous VV entry, WalMart had replaced my battery two years ago, I took the replacement battery in this week when it would not hold a charge and they told me the replacement warranty was for two years and since it had been replaced once and I got almost four years with one purchase it was not replaceable again.  Apparently, they are now tracking the batteries by a scan code on the battery, they know when the battery was purchased and when replaced.  They even printed a message that said "This Item is Non-Returnable.  . . . Item Was Sold By: Exchange Only . . .".  If it works where you are, I am coming there.  I am now moving three batteries between five Corvairs.  Its a hassle when I have to move three cars to get to the one I want to drive.  Musical batteries anyone!
Ray Davis
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> From: joelsplace at earthling.net
> To: shortle556 at earthlink.net; virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:43:21 -0500
> Subject: Re: <VV> Battery Life
> 
> I've been buying Wal-Mart batteries because they have a 3 year free replacement and they almost never last that long so once I've bought one it's a lifetime free battery as long as I'm willing to swap it out every couple of years. I have had really good luck with Interstate but they cost twice as much and I don't know if they are still as good as they used to be. I would pay double for one I knew was going to last 7 years.
> Joel McGregor
> 
> Joel, I have to admit I was wondering the same thing. I get about 5 years on my stuff if the vehicle is started and driven frequently. Interstate is the battery of my choice. I am certainly not interested in the cheapest I can find,of anything.
> Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado 81301
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