Costco has 25% off Exide batteries starting from tomorrow. Have these batteries in both my cars and have been quite happy with them so far.
25% off Exide Batteries @ Costco (Membership Required)
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I bought for my Nissan for around $95.
I got it for $115 (full price) when I was quoted $350+ everywhere else for my model, also they don’t usually do it but the guys at the tyre shop were kind enough to change it for me that day since my car battery was on its last legs. You’ll get a free replacement if it fails within 3 years. They’re not idle stop batteries so I just turned that function off, but this is a great deal!
Not sure where they’re made, might find more info in the Exide website, but you can find the model you need here http://batteryfitment.com/exide.php
Problem with the Costco email - no original price to compare to. Not really keen on driving out to Bundamba just to compare prices. Bargains have prices…
Bargains have prices…
JV speak.
Anyways, you can email Costco with the model of your car to get a price.
Yes, it is big problem in Australia. No idea what is the real price of things we buying.
Prices from here thanks to JmiD:
[Costco SKU] - [Exide Model#] - [Regular Price]
41473 - CMFNS40ZALX - $77.99
41474 - CMFNS40ZLX - $77.99
41475 - CMFNS60LS - $96.99
41477 - CMF57 - $105.99
41478 - CMF58VT - $105.99
41479 - CMF58 - $105.99
41481 - CMF55D23R - $108.99
41482 - CMF53L - $107.99
41483 - CMF65L - $129.99
41484 - CMF66H - $156.68
41486 - CMFNS70LX - $127.99The price could have changed a bit. I took photo in Docklands VIC two days ago. 41478-CMF58VT was marked as $109.99.
For the not so informed when it comes to cars (ie. me).
While in storage (ie. Not used), do these batteries need some sort of periodical charging etc . How long would Shelf life be?
I am guessing install is not difficult. Take off bolt, swap new one in (follow YouTube video).
When I first changed a car battery in my younger days, I wasn't careful with where my spanner was spinning. Got a big surprise when the spanner handle touched the body work :). That's my first tip…. be very careful with grounding the battery with your tool.
Take off the negative wire first (which you're supposed to do), but still take care with the positive lead nut and bolt when loosening.
In regards to storage and care, you need to buy a good quality battery charger that has multiple stages within the charging cycle.
I'm not going to get into detail here, but basically a good charger won't just keep trickle charging the battery, it'll maintain it (get the sulfur off the lead plates within the battery itself), by slowly discharging and charging the battery. Google it for more info.Provided you have your stored battery connected to a good quality charger, it should be good to go when you need it a few years later.
All batteries have a life cycle though, so don't expect it to last 10 years!
Are these made in Australia or abroad? also roughly how much did you buy it for and how long was the warranty?