This is all that I really expected from the dealership on their 84 month warranty battery? Got back in my car no crank. You count on your Toyota Corolla to get you to any destination with ease and reliability. Maybe I can get a free tire alignment or something. I have the Toyota dealer replaced battery at it sez 2 year free replacement, prorated after that. Being this is the second battery seems to last 2 years no way it is a 84 Month true start. The dealer may not have told you that when you purchase a True Start battery instead of the True 2 battery that it comes with 3 years of roadside assistance should it leave you stranded. Had to replace with the Autozone Special normally like Costco because you get lifetime battery.
Am I screwed because they already replaced this once, even though both batteries combined didn't last 84 months? Once on my wifes 2003 4Runner I always use only Toyota batteries and on my 2008 Tacoma. If you were in cold country it possibly would not start in the winter. After having the battery for only a little over 2 years it goes dead. Then all you do is call the nearest Toyota dealer and have them arrange towing for you or submit the tow bill to Toyota with a copy of the battery purchase for them to pay you back, I don't remember the dollar limit on towing but I think it just has to be to the nearest dealer to you breakdown location. I was through dealing with that idiot! So it may be worth your while if you still have the old battery. Being this is the second battery seems to last 2 years no way it is a 84 Month true start.
But I would still take your battery back to the dealership and swap it out for a new one. How does Toyota dealers warranty their batteries? Sorry I missed this in the original post. Depends upon the integrity of the dealer. All this time I'm thinking. Of course they should pro-rate it and you just pay the difference. If you used the old battery as a core when you bought the new one you are out of luck. Toyota Battery says TrueStart 84Month battery.
Hey when your in a tight situation such as yours and the convience of not having that happen in the middle of the day with a dealership right around the corner, I can see where one would go to AutoZone or any other autoparts place for that matter to just get a temperary battery, heck nothing wrong with that. Upgrading your car battery for Toyota Corolla to a Duralast from AutoZone ensures that your engine starts up every time you need it to. He's telling me all this thinking that I should be extremely happy and grateful to him for this?! Removed the battery, took it to the dealer's parts counter, told them dead battery, the guy behind the counter with a look like your going to have to buy a whole new battery at full price asked if I purchased it from 'their dealership' and if I had a receipt, my response was. Dude I already know this! We feature an extensive selection of batteries in a variety of group sizes, so you can easily find the best fit for your application. All Toyota batteries installed by a Toyota Authorized Dealership are covered under warranty, with all parts and labour being covered for 24 months.
Got back in my car no crank. Battery per their machine said dead battery. I think you can forget about a free alignment or anything else. Battery per their machine said dead battery. Went to the local store to pickup a salad to re-energize.
If the battery went out during that period they will replace it with a True Start 84 month battery with 710 cold cranking amps made for Toyota by Interstate and it will have the remaining balance of the factory warranty on it. You should be able to carry the old battery in to the dealer or any place that sells that brand and get a totally free replacement battery or a pro-rated battery depending on how the warranty is written. The batteries are not dealership's and the warranty is not theirs. Was he thinking that I was expecting to get a brand new battery for free and not pay anything?! How does Toyota dealers warranty their batteries? Probably a moot point because I already replaced it. As you mentioned 84 month warranty on their batteries.
Plus, Duralast batteries from AutoZone come with a minimum 2-Year Nationwide Free Replacement Warranty. Maybe I can get a free tire alignment or something. Probably not in your area as long as you do not let the vehicle set for long periods of time days or weeks before it is driven. Both belong to the manufacturer of the battery who makes them and Toyota just uses them and the battery manufacturer does not offer free alignments, just battery replacements. However if you purchased the True Start battery own your own the first three years are free replacement and pro rated after that.
Speak with an AutoZone staff member to find the right battery at the right price and get the installation job done yourself with our Loan-a-Tool Program. Also it will not have any effect on the truck or its electrical system as long as the charging system is properly working regardless of what package you have. The warranty covers the cost of replacement parts under certain conditions, based on when the parts were installed, and by whom. If you are located outside Georgetown, Ontario, Canada, Please refer to the for any additional warranty-related questions. The click, click is most probably the starter solenoid engaging. Probably a moot point because I already replaced it.