I need a mechanic

[bcla]

Went to start the car this morning, just so I could drive it to keep the battery charged so I don't have issues on Tuesday morning and it wouldn't start. UGH! Wish they would have just replaced the battery when I took it in two weeks ago.

Yeah - once a battery is ready for recycling, just a few hours may be enough where it won't start a car. Maybe keeping it charged with an external charger might help.

 

[dclpluto]

Went to start the car this morning, just so I could drive it to keep the battery charged so I don't have issues on Tuesday morning and it wouldn't start. UGH! Wish they would have just replaced the battery when I took it in two weeks ago.

look back on the first page. I said you need a new battery. Nothing you can do about that now. Good luck

 

[disneychrista]

look back on the first page. I said you need a new battery. Nothing you can do about that now. Good luck

I really really wish they would have just replaced the battery when I took it in two weeks ago. I was pretty surprised that they didn't.

 

[dclpluto]

I really really wish they would have just replaced the battery when I took it in two weeks ago. I was pretty surprised that they didn't.

surprised they didn’t recommended a new battery since you drained the one you have now. A lot of batteries will never be the same after that. Some will be ok. But with the cost of a new battery it’s just better to get a new one and be safe.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I really really wish they would have just replaced the battery when I took it in two weeks ago. I was pretty surprised that they didn't.

They may not have wanted to deal with a warranty claim at that time hoping it'd work out for you for a while. Not that mechanic shops can't be the same but I'd expect more push back from the dealers on warranty issues.

 

[bcla]

surprised they didn’t recommended a new battery since you drained the one you have now. A lot of batteries will never be the same after that. Some will be ok. But with the cost of a new battery it’s just better to get a new one and be safe.

Depends. Way too many variables. I've had some batteries that needed a jump start several times and still lasted 7-8 years. But that might have been early in the battery's life and where I made sure it got a full charge with an external charger.

Do that a few times near the end of a battery's life and it might not come back the same.

It's worth looking at the condition of the battery. Sometimes an older battery will leak and leave a powdery mess when it dries up. Then there's the loss of water due to evaporation. Lead-acid car batteries are never sealed.

Another issue is that the terminals may be corroded and need to be cleaned. A new or freshly charged battery might mask the problem. It may not show up when testing the open circuit voltage, but can make a difference when it's trying to start. Some use sandpaper or a metal wire brush. Or even completely replace the terminals and cables.

 

[dclpluto]

Depends. Way too many variables. I've had some batteries that needed a jump start several times and still lasted 7-8 years. But that might have been early in the battery's life and where I made sure it got a full charge with an external charger.

Do that a few times near the end of a battery's life and it might not come back the same.

It's worth looking at the condition of the battery. Sometimes an older battery will leak and leave a powdery mess when it dries up. Then there's the loss of water due to evaporation. Lead-acid car batteries are never sealed.

Another issue is that the terminals may be corroded and need to be cleaned. A new or freshly charged battery might mask the problem. It may not show up when testing the open circuit voltage, but can make a difference when it's trying to start. Some use sandpaper or a metal wire brush. Or even completely replace the terminals and cables.

i know what I’m talking about. Not like some people here who thought it was the transmission.

 

[bcla]

i know what I’m talking about. Not like some people here who thought it was the transmission.

Do you have a problem with anything stated? All we’re doing here is making educated guesses and seeing who guessed right.

 

[disneychrista]

So took my car in today. Got the battery replaced and also all the door latches that were on warranty.

Paid $78 vs $204 thanks to the prorated warranty. Of course I had to remind them when I picked up my car about the warranty. I was prepared for them to say sorry it was your fault we can't honor the warranty but they didn't.

Hopefully this is the end to all the problems.

 

[hmsTigger]

Has anyone tried to get an appt for their car which is still under warranty and had to wait 3-4 weeks for an appt?

 

[cvjw]

Has anyone tried to get an appt for their car which is still under warranty and had to wait 3-4 weeks for an appt?

Took my Honda Pilot in for a recall yesterday. Made the appt online on Saturday. Could have gone in same day if I wanted.

 

[hmsTigger]

You are fortunate Service manager told us overall most are experiencing loss of mechanics with few going to trade schools for auto maintenance and repair. Our local service department has 3 mechanics. Add in vacations, sick days, and attending necessary schools and this decreases appts. Wait time 3-4 weeks!