Are damaged by ozone or weather cracking on tires that occurs after four (4) years from the date of manufacture. If we installed the original battery as indicated by your copy of the invoice or other evidence acceptable to us, we will install the replacement battery as part of our DieHard Service and give you a percentage credit toward our standard DieHard Service charge equal to the battery proration percentage. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I have Autozone Duralast Gold but only a year old, it has 3yr replacement and 100 months pro-rate. This battery matches the performance found in the DieHard batteries, so you have 800+ cold cranking amps. This will start most cars in below freezing temperatures. http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...;gonew=1#UNREAD. It may not display this or other websites correctly. EDIT - To obtain the warranty coverage stated below, present the tire with proof of original sale to a Sears, Kmart or other Transform SR Brands Management LLC authorized DieHard tire dealer, along with a tire rotation record showing that the tire was rotated once every 5000 miles or within vehicle manufacturer specifications. We make no warranties on any of the products described on this page other than those specified above. The batteries at Wal-Mart have a color code dot on them. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Probably a better battery compared to others of the same age. From basic repairs, routine maintenance or large-scale projects, you need the best part, tool or accessory at an affordable price… Check the actual battery BEFORE it is installed in you vehicle by looking for scrape marks on the terminals form it being previously installed in someone else's vehicle. AutoCraft Platinum Battery Review. Go find the AAP discount codes in the rebate section that expires today order on-line tonight and pick up tomorrow. The MAXX at Walmart if manufactured by JCI is a very good battery and easy to get a replacement if needed. So... FREE REPLACEMENT PERIOD Portable Power Tool Batteries and Chargers. Warranties are all fairly comparable. Tested and tried through more than 250 quality control checks, this battery stands up to all the challenges. Minus the $15 I will get back when I give them my old battery. But it is possible to get a battery that has been there for awhile. The tire is the size, speed and load rating recommended by the vehicle manufacturer or DieHard dealer. NOTE: To receive warranty coverage, you must provide proof of original sale from Sears, Kmart or another Transform SR Brands Management LLC* authorized retailer. They're made mostly by Johnson Controls, the same OEM as some of your other choices (possibly all of them). This warranty applies to the original purchaser of any new DieHard tire and is non-transferable. Have continued to be used while flat or severely under/over inflated. Actually 3yr replacement now with 2yr prorated. We also offer a variety of free services, like loaner tools, battery testing and installation, check engine light testing, wiper blade installation, and more to help make life a little easier. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If we replace a battery as provided in this paragraph, the Free Replacement Period applicable to your replacement battery shall be the unexpired portion of the Free Replacement Period relating to the replaced battery. Unless you know what the dot colors stand for and you can chose a factory fresh battery, I would stay away from Wal-Mart batteries. The AutoCraft Platinum AGM Battery is the top-of-the-line AGM offering from Advance Auto. They don't sell the Panasonic's in the US... Japan only from what I read. If you used the battery for commercial use or in any vehicle other than a private passenger car or light truck, the Free Replacement Period will be one-half as long as the period specified above. If we did not originally install the battery being replaced or if there is no evidence of the original installation by us, installation, if requested, will be subject to our standard DieHard Service charge. Recently I talked to some people at a Batteries-Plus store. I also replace the belt(s) and (tenserer including idler pulley and bearing, if the vehicle has one) when they look shot. If a parts manufacturer offers a warranty more favorable than the warranty we extend above, we will honor the manufacturer’s warranty. If we did not originally install the battery being replaced or if there is no evidence of the original installation by us, installation, if requested, will be subject to our standard DieHard Service charge. Group 34, 78, & 34/78 Dual Terminal: DieHard Advanced Gold 50778 Optima Yellow Top And a rebuilt (of the original by a good rebuilding shop) is much more reliable. If I'm choosing the correct battery for your app, I could get a AAP Gold (3 yr replacement warranty) for $87.50 + tax after discount code. The tire has not become unserviceable due to a condition listed under. Bosch Premium at Pep Boys has the same warranty and at around $100. Lower CCA more durable? Everything Sears touches turns to gold, including this DieHard Gold Battery Size 24F (price with exchange). Recycling, Marine and Recreational Vehicle (RV) Batteries. A must-have for larger vehicles, Diehard's multi-purpose charger and jump starter delivers exceptional performance with more options for powering all your devices. The DieHard 34R Gold AGM Battery uses AGM Technology for outstanding power and extreme longevity. How bad would it be if the most physically challenged person who drives or is transported by that vehicle is someday stranded because the vehicle will not start or it stops running while being used (assume driving through the worst neighborhood, or in the worst weather, very hot or a miserable winter day). To make a claim under the battery warranty described above, you must present your sales receipt or other record indicating the date of purchase at a Sears Auto Center, Kmart or another store in the Transform SR Holdings LLC family of companies in the U.S. that sells vehicle batteries. When you care about your car, trust it to this sophisticated and strong battery. All Rights Reserved. You are responsible for all costs associated with tire installation, including mounting and balancing. Transform SR Brands Management LLC, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179. This warranty applies if all following qualification requirements are met: Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies. I still run the original battery in my 2008 xB so I just reached six years on the panasonic battery. DieHard 6V 12V Battery Charger & Maintainer is suitable for use on batteries for motorcycles, ATVs, personal watercraft, lawn tractors, RVs and more. You'll just have to play around with the different AAP codes to see what's best for what you want to buy. At least the second one was fresh from the factory, the truck delivered it the day it was installed, they did not have a second one that size in stock. Are used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person, or to provide ridesharing services such as Uber or Lyft. The purchase credit will be calculated by multiplying the percentage of warranted miles remaining times a pre-established tire use adjustment price. after 2/32 inch tread wear or 1 year from date of purchase, whichever occurs first. This battery carries a pretty hefty price tag but comes with the added flexibility of a non-flooded design that allows for unrestricted mounting and increased durability.. It failed early, and I had to get another under the pro-rating, and even with the pro-rating it was expensive. FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this product is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is operated according to all supplied instructions. We expressly disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. When they pro-rate they look at the number of months you have had the battery, the life expectancy of the battery, and the retail price of the battery. During the first 2/32 inch wear of the original usable tread and within one year from date of sale: After the first 2/32 inch of the original usable tread or after one year from date of sale, whichever occurs first: During the first 2/32 inch wear of original tread: If an above eligible tire wears out prematurely, that is, wears down to 2/32 inch remaining depth under normal passenger vehicle use before it is driven the miles specified by its treadwear mileage rating, credit will be given to the owner toward the purchase of the same or comparable new DieHard tire, prorated on remaining warranted miles. When they have sat on the shelf for some predetermined number of months someone at Wal-Mart removes them from the shelf. Overall, it’s an impressive automotive battery at an affordable price. Are they all going to be basically the same given they are all made by the same company? Because the retail price can be much more than the sale price, you can end up with paying close to full sale price for the new (replacement) battery even though you only had it for a year or so. A real, "NEW" alternator or starter from the dealer will cost something like 2 to 5 times what low cost ones go for at auto parts stores. However, this is not necessarily a need for most consumers. You must log in or register to reply here. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you. So which should I go with? The Everstart is $99, Duralast Gold around $115 after battery trade-in and the Diehard is $99 after trade in. Have been modified by the addition or removal of material, or any tire intentionally altered to change its appearance. I figured so, as it has been feeling a bit sluggish lately. The Everstart is $99, Duralast Gold around $115 after battery trade-in and the Diehard is $99 after trade in. Buy online, pick up in-store in 30 minutes. While Wal-Mart and other stores have pro-rating that you would think at least gives an even brake to anyone who gets burned by buying a battery that has been in the store for a long time, pro-rating is not all it is cracked up to be. They carry Duracell car batteries. That's assuming you have your old battery to exchange. This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person, or to provide ridesharing services such as Uber or Lyft. *Formerly known as Sears Brands Management Corporation, For questions you may have concerning warranty coverage issues that do not appear to be covered by the information on this web page, call the following toll free number: You'll be able to save at least 30%, depending on which code you use. Anyway…here are the top three in each group size: Group 65: Kirkland (Costco) DieHard Gold DieHard Advanced Gold. Have been recapped, retreaded or regrooved. These limited warranties do not provide compensation for loss of time, loss of use of vehicle, inconvenience or consequential damages. So they are for sure made by Johnson Controls? If I had to chose between the three listed by OP I would go with the Duralast Gold. All fairly comparable. Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product replacement as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the effective time periods stated in this warranty, or the shortest period allowed by law. Full replacement at no charge is not available without proof of original purchase date. Interstate batteries should be a better battery, and they are most likely more expensive. WITH PROOF OF SALE a defective product will be replaced free of charge. Are unserviceable due to tire operation in excess of tire or wheel manufacturer specifications and recommendations. Speaking of which, my brother works at one and can get me their high end one they carry for $86 (compared to the $115 my dealer wanted), but he said only 570 CCA compared to the 650 of the Everstart MAXX... Also, 2yr replacement vs. 3yr but longer pro-rated. I do not look at the pro-rated side of the warranty if there is one. Eligible tires shall be used on the vehicle on which they were originally installed according to the vehicle manufacturer’s or retailer’s recommendation. During the Free Replacement Period indicated above, if the battery you purchased fails to hold a charge as determined by our testing, we will replace the battery you purchased free of charge. The tire is no older than 6 years from the date of manufacture or 5 years from the date of sale, whichever occurs first. Have less than 2/32 inch remaining depth. It failed. You are using an out of date browser. If no very old, very young, or other wise physically challenged person is normally transported by that vehicle, and it never is driven through any very bad neighborhoods, then reliability is not that big a deal, other wise choose wisely. Nothing else will be close in price after the discount codes. These can be found at AutoZone stores. They sell interstate batteries at the dealerships. So they are for sure made by Johnson Controls? This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. ... the life expectancy of the battery, and the retail price of the battery. This warranty is subject to the General Terms that appear at the bottom of this page. The tire was purchased after January 1, 2016. The microprocessor controlled, fully automatic, 5-stage charging process precisely charges and monitors your vehicle's battery. DieHard Gold Automotive Battery 24F . Duralast Gold from AutoZone in general is a very good battery. They said that if a new Duracell battery sits too long before being sold that it is sent back to the factory at Duracell where the plates are re-plated and then tested and sent back to Batteries-Plus. If we installed the original battery as indicated by your copy of the invoice or other evidence acceptable to us, we will install the replacement battery as part of our DieHard Service and give you a percentage credit toward our standard DieHard Service charge equal to the battery proration percentage. Auto Battery Save on DieHard Silver Battery, Group Size 121R, 600 CCA 121R-2 at Advance Auto Parts. My vote goes for the Walmart battery too. To obtain the warranty coverage stated below, return a defective product with proof of original sale to the Sears, Kmart or other Transform SR Brands Management LLC authorized retailer from which it was first purchased. Other capabilities include float mode tracking, LED indicators and a quick-connect harness. If it has those scrape marks then don't get it. I believe its 2 yr free replacement. Based on my back copies, it appears that the last battery test that CR published was in November, 2013, so these results may no longer be valid. Sadly, they don't sell the same ones here, so I have to pick up a different brand. Another vote for an Advance Auto battery purchased online with discount code. The DieHard battery charger and maintainer is UL listed for performance and safety. Exhibit ride disturbance complaints (out-of-round, vibration, pulling, etc.) Keep in mind that the autocraft gold is three years free replacement instead of most two years. Then they subtract that from what you paid. It use to be that serpentine belts were only good for (reliable) for 25K miles, but serpentine belts have been improved and are much more reliable now days. The tire is of the type specified for passenger and light trucks. The warranties on this page give you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state. Have been used for racing or off road use and misapplication. Are unserviceable because of chemical corrosion, vandalism, chain use or flat spotting. If we installed the original battery as indicated by your copy of the invoice or other evidence acceptable to us, we will install the replacement battery as part of our DieHard Service free of charge. I think you could do even better if you use code TRT41. I found another code that removed $40, so I used that one instead for pricing.