Why won't my car start? (Video)

[alanwagen]

I don't know about Autozone, but for around the same money you can get a battery from the dealer that will be the exact size. Last I checked, they wanted 99 bucks. Tell us when you get your car started, not much else to debate here.

[JohnnyRockets]

Originally Posted by alanwagen

I don't know about Autozone, but for around the same money you can get a battery from the dealer that will be the exact size. Last I checked, they wanted 99 bucks. Tell us when you get your car started, not much else to debate here.

Thanks.

I signed up for a AAA account to get my car towed over to Autozone down the street. I didn't know but AAA sells batteries too! And with free installation! It was $99 for the battery like you said, so I figured I'd go for it and save the $15 since Autozone wanted $114 for a battery, plus saving the time and hassle from towing. The towing place was around the block so literally from the time I started signing up for AAA to the time they installed the battery was about an hour. Holy crap that was fast.

Ironically, my 8-year old battery was probably just fine. It was probably just empty, since he jump started it and the car turned on without a problem. It's really old so I figured to just replace it anyway. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Good job AAA. Thanks everyone!

[bronsin]

[QUOTE=JohnnyRockets;763241I didn't know but AAA sells batteries too! And with free installation! It was $99 for the battery QUOTE]

Wow AAA sells batteries! Thanks for that it might really come in handy!

[JohnnyRockets]

Originally Posted by bronsin

Wow AAA sells batteries! Thanks for that it might really come in handy!

Yup. I didn't know that either! The best part? They come to YOU! No need to take your car to the shop. They install a new battery wherever you are. For me, they came to my home. Very convenient. The bad part is of course you have to pay for a membership, which for 1st year is $68. But oh well, at least I get a year of free towing if I need it. AllState roadside assistance charges $99 for a single towing , so AAA worked out pretty well.

[WeeYari]

Originally Posted by JohnnyRockets

Ironically, my 8-year old battery was probably just fine. It was probably just empty, since he jump started it and the car turned on without a problem. It's really old so I figured to just replace it anyway.

A car with a dead (not just drained) battery will run fine once jumped. It is relying on the alternator to supply electrical current. The problem is, once you shut the car down again you will discover the battery has lost its ability to hold a charge.

[JohnnyRockets]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

A car with a dead (not just drained) battery will run fine once jumped. It is relying on the alternator to supply electrical current. The problem is, once you shut the car down again you will discover the battery has lost its ability to hold a charge.

Ah, got it. Good I purchased a new one then. And supposedly AAA honors their batteries with a 6 year warranty too