Battery Outrage
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 1999
Posts: 6,518
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From: Windermere FL
We can thank the EPA and all the regulations the WH pushed for battery cost increases. Lead is not mined in the US anymore.
Top Tip: usually places like Advanced Auto will email you coupons every Friday and if you buy on-line and pick up in the store. I have gotten discounts up to 40% off. Of course the odds are that they won't give you a coupon that large when you need it most. But last time mine died I lucked out and got it. Don't know why they offer so much off as it takes them just as long as if you pay in the store. They will also install it for free.
Top Tip: usually places like Advanced Auto will email you coupons every Friday and if you buy on-line and pick up in the store. I have gotten discounts up to 40% off. Of course the odds are that they won't give you a coupon that large when you need it most. But last time mine died I lucked out and got it. Don't know why they offer so much off as it takes them just as long as if you pay in the store. They will also install it for free.
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 21,631
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From: Below the bottom of Berby Hollow, NYS
We can thank the EPA and all the regulations the WH pushed for battery cost increases. Lead is not mined in the US anymore.
Top Tip: usually places like Advanced Auto will email you coupons every Friday and if you buy on-line and pick up in the store. I have gotten discounts up to 40% off. Of course the odds are that they won't give you a coupon that large when you need it most. But last time mine died I lucked out and got it. Don't know why they offer so much off as it takes them just as long as if you pay in the store. They will also install it for free.
Top Tip: usually places like Advanced Auto will email you coupons every Friday and if you buy on-line and pick up in the store. I have gotten discounts up to 40% off. Of course the odds are that they won't give you a coupon that large when you need it most. But last time mine died I lucked out and got it. Don't know why they offer so much off as it takes them just as long as if you pay in the store. They will also install it for free.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 274
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From: Northwest Illinois
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Texarkana Texas
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 984
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From: Atlanta GA
We can thank the EPA and all the regulations the WH pushed for battery cost increases. Lead is not mined in the US anymore.
Top Tip: usually places like Advanced Auto will email you coupons every Friday and if you buy on-line and pick up in the store. I have gotten discounts up to 40% off. Of course the odds are that they won't give you a coupon that large when you need it most. But last time mine died I lucked out and got it. Don't know why they offer so much off as it takes them just as long as if you pay in the store. They will also install it for free.
Top Tip: usually places like Advanced Auto will email you coupons every Friday and if you buy on-line and pick up in the store. I have gotten discounts up to 40% off. Of course the odds are that they won't give you a coupon that large when you need it most. But last time mine died I lucked out and got it. Don't know why they offer so much off as it takes them just as long as if you pay in the store. They will also install it for free.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: NJ: the garbage state
SUBVETTE
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,841
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From: San Diego CA
Put a Costco battery in my 06 about a year ago for $66. 100 month warranty, first 3 yrs free. Hard to beat. If you insist on a Delco you don't have to go to the dealer. Many independent suppliers handle Delco. I priced out one for $105 when I was shopping for my replacement. Google for Delco suppliers in your area.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Mt. Sinai NY
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,078
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From: Northern Virginia
I switched to AutoCraft Gold from Advanced Auto. Order online for in store pickup, they always have discounts when ordering online, and take your old battery to the store for core return at the same time. 
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Madison (Huntsville) Alabama
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The dealer charged me $5 to replace two wiper blades. Takes about 30 seconds. So the battery installation charge doesn't surprise me. Everywhere else in the world, battery installation and wiper blade installation is free.
Melting Slicks
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From: Carrollton GA
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