$99 Car Batteries or $60 off Battery Installation - NRMA Roadside Assist

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NRMA (National Roads and Motorists' Association)

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  ca6leguy on 27/02/2017 - 17:31

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  $60 off what? When I search for the model for my car, it comes up more expensive than genuine battery installed by the dealer.

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    tonyjzx on 27/02/2017 - 17:43

    up to $60 off on certain sizes

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      llama on 27/02/2017 - 18:31

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      up to $60 off on certain sizes

      ROFL - and $60 off WHAT?

      The linked page is bullshit - when you click to find out more about the discount, it just reloads the same page with no information on it.

      And where is the mythical $60 discount shown anywhere? Specifically what products does it apply to?

      Of it is one of those "Save up to $60 off some products, whilst keeping it vague to allow us to say that it doesn't apply to you" kind of promotions?

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  WatchNerd on 27/02/2017 - 17:45

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  Any bargains?

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  [Deactivated] on 27/02/2017 - 17:56

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  any bargains?
  or is this another SPAM post?

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  True on 27/02/2017 - 18:13

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  Performance my Nrma battery with 24 month warranty was dead after 27 month and price was $245
  Exide Same warranty and cca I purchased from Costco $110 with 24 month warranty
  NRMA is more than double the price

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    eediot on 27/02/2017 - 20:45

    Whereabouts are the car batteries in Costco?

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      True on 28/02/2017 - 19:33

      Casula and auburn
      You can order as well

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        eediot on 28/02/2017 - 20:33

        Sorry, I meant which area of the store?

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        True on 08/03/2017 - 04:53

        @eediot: tyre shop

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  llama on 27/02/2017 - 18:25

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  Batteries from $99 with installation

  From $99… ??? For a moped?

  Unless there is some specific deals posted, I consider this is marketing spam.

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  tunzafun001 on 27/02/2017 - 18:47

  If they offer you a "maintenance free" battery, do not take it. Do not buy a "maintenance free" battery from anywhere. What this means is the place where you can check the water and top it up is now glued shut. If you can't access each cell (6 holes with water/ acid visible), leave it.

  This to me is basically a purposeful/ deceitful criminal act. Batteries sitting in a hot engine bay + the Australian climate + electrolysis from physically charging will deplete the water.
  There is no way a maintenance battery can last 3 years in Australia. They need to be topped up with water. A battery that is maintained with simple water and usage (charging) will last 10 years no problems.

  The fact that the NRMA / RAA etc sell "maintenance free" batteries with their name printed on them is a disgrace. I hope someone puts a class action together so they have to refund every one that was ever sold.

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    jjsnacks on 27/02/2017 - 19:05

    +1

    My 2010 Hyundai i30 had the original battery in it when i bought it, only replaced it last year, it was maintenance free.. so lasted 6 years

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      tunzafun001 on 27/02/2017 - 19:38

      Are you sure you can't access the water ports in the Hyundai battery? The ones I have seen in Hyundai's are maintenance free, however, they aren't glued shut and you can pop the plastic cap off. The RAA/ NRMA's are 100% glued. If you can, fill your 'dead' battery up. 6 years is nothing. You should be able to top it up, charge and drive away. Even tap water will do, you got nothing to lose.

      But lets say it is a glued shut version, and you only drive less than 10 000kms/ yr, your car is parked in shade/ a carport and you live in Melbourne or a colder climate, then yep 6 years maybe do able. Also, thankfully Hyundai have a decent sized battery so will take a while to drop below the critical line. Subaru use a tiny battery and there is no way that thing is lasting 6 years. I'd almost bet my left nut the average subbie drive here gets just over 2 years out of their batteries if they don't add water (convenient with 24 month warranties).

      I personally live near the center of Aus, I do more than 10 000km per year, and on last check my car temp inside is 64C…can't wait till Wednesday, probably closer to 100. I have two cars. One battery is 11 years old, the other 9. I paid $60 from Big W (Century) for one and $15 (Yuasa) from a wrecker for the other and hasn't missed a beat. My car has a touchscreen, sat nav, heated seats etc so it is heavily loaded. Batteries should last 10 years+ no problem.

      But as consumers we are accepting this rubbish that a battery can only last around 3-5 years, and sadly in most cases all they need is around 80ml water!

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    GnarlyKnuckles on 28/02/2017 - 00:37

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    'There is no way a maintenance [free] battery can last 3 years in Australia. They need to be topped up with water.'

    Sorry bro, but that is simply complete BS. Batteries have come a long way since the 1970s, and it appears you have not kept abreast of those advances.

    Peace out.

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      tunzafun001 on 28/02/2017 - 12:16

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      Do tell? Please explain how a lead/acid hydrolysis reaction has changed in the last…. well forever? Yes calcium has come in, but it is still a Lead/ Acid reaction.

      How have they stopped H2 gas from being released?

      Also, how have they stopped the process of evaporation?

      There is no way a "maintenance free" battery is better than one you can easily top up with water.

      SLA's have their place in motorbikes etc. Maintenance free has no reason to exist other than to reduce the effective life of a L/A battery.

      War declared on consumer lies!

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  smiles on 27/02/2017 - 21:46

  Don't even think of buying car batteries from NRMA.. they are way 200% expensive than a usual dealer price..

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  PJC on 27/02/2017 - 23:35

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  tomclancy on 28/02/2017 - 14:53

  Just checked prices for my car:

  • NRMA $270
  • dealer $177

  NRMA are far too expensive. Not a bargain at all.