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$30 Credit for Trading in Your Old Auto or 4WD Battery & Buy a Century Auto or 4WD Battery @ Supercheap Auto (Club Members Only)

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ripprind on 27/07/2023 - 19:31 supercheapauto.com.au (1221 clicks)
Last edited 27/07/2023 - 19:34 by 1 other user

FML, Just today I dropped off 4 batteries at the Battery World in Fairy Meadows that literally shares the parking lot with SCA!! And got nothing! 🤦‍♂️
I was close to buying a new one from BW. Glad I didn't. My OEM battery, that is 11 years old now, has been showing signs of weakness, so will potentially use this offer myself. From website:

Club members will receive $30 credit when they purchase a new Century Automotive or 4WD battery and trade in their used automotive of 4WD battery at any Supercheap Auto store

Promotion starts Thursday 27/07/23 and concludes on Sunday 6/08/23.

Store credit will be issued on 22/8 and will expire on19/9.

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Supercheap Auto Club Membership Required

Automotive Car Battery Century Rechargeable Battery

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  • Ozbaragain on 27/07/2023 - 19:49
    +2

    It was $40 few weeks back..

    • ripprind on 27/07/2023 - 19:58
      +3

      before dropping off my old batteries I searched OzB and only saw the expired $5 credit deal. So $30 seemed very good to me

      • Ozbaragain on 27/07/2023 - 20:53
        -4

        I believe nobody had posted it on OzB. I found it out only when I changed the battery with them.

  • Jackson on 27/07/2023 - 19:57
    +2

    Where's the cheapest place to get a battery these days? The one in my current car is going on 12 years but if I leave the car for two weeks it's flat, been charging it the night before I need to go somewhere for a while (it's the second car so doesn't get too much use), so I ha e been out of the game for about 12 years now and my hustle is weak

    • cyssero on 27/07/2023 - 20:12
      +1

      Depends where you live, but I found https://mightybatteries.com.au/ to be the cheapest with free same day delivery for my car.

    • Protractor on 27/07/2023 - 20:17
      +5

      Some auto spark businesses and dedicated battery supply places will probably price match a genuine price. Look for an Exide retailer and offer up some prices from the lowest you can get for your size model battery. Bunnings is a pretty good place to get a price that is consistently lower than Repco & SCA. IMHO those 2 stores are greedy on battery prices. Crazy, because the goodwill on lower battery prices would drive much more subsequent impulsive purchases. Shop around & you should get a high quality HD Red Top Exide N70ZZ $25 cheaper than an an SCA dupe , and STILL get a 40 month warranty.(register online to get the extra 6 months) SCA warranty is pretty ordinary, to say the least.
      Can't believe you got 12 years out of a battery. Little uses usually kills quicker than not.

      • billadm on 27/07/2023 - 20:31
        +2

        Many years ago I bought a battery from Kmart, bigger than the car's original one for around $120 and it's till going strong.
        Unfortunately Kmart stopped selling car batteries!

        • Cheap Gamer on 27/07/2023 - 21:46
          +1

          Those were the days. I once bought a reverse-cycle air conditioner at Kmart.

          12 years for a car battery is insane. I've never got more than 4 years out of one.

          • 4foxache on 27/07/2023 - 22:00
            +3

            @Cheap Gamer: If you buy a half decent battery you should get more than 3-4 years imo. The cheap Century crap from SCA etc probably won't last. I like the Varta Silver Dynamic batteries, German made seem to last pretty well.

      • Jackson on 28/07/2023 - 01:30

        Actually the car got used daily for the first 6 years, and for the next 4 only got used once or twice a week but for a 100km trip, it's a top of the line nrma battery and the car is an 01 Camry 4cyl so doesn't take much to crank. It's only the last few years it doesn't get out much

        Coincidentally my other car's battery is also 12 years old this year, but being an EV it's always at the optimum charge and it's not used to crank anything, so going to see how long I can hang on to that one too. It's the original one that came with the car.

        • placard on 28/07/2023 - 10:19
          +1

          Bunnings sell Exide batteries which are fairly reasonably priced too. Be good if you don't want to spend much.

          I've got the same model Camry and they take the fairly commonly used 55D23L type from memory which goes on sale fairly regularly.

          I've always held out until Supercharge has a 40% off or what not. I've always had a good run with their Supercharge Gold Batteries.

          • Protractor on 28/07/2023 - 17:14

            @placard: Yeah SCharge batteries are also pretty good bang for buck.

        • AncientWisdom on 28/07/2023 - 18:10

          What's the EV? 12 years is still pretty good!!!

    • Poor Ass on 27/07/2023 - 20:25
      +3

      Costco if you got membership

      • 00 on 27/07/2023 - 21:09

        Do they fit it and dispose of old battery?

        • Poor Ass on 27/07/2023 - 21:50

          No and no

          • Poor Ass on 28/07/2023 - 15:23

            @Poor Ass: lol got negged for answering truthfully

            I just don't get it

      • dealhunter52 on 28/07/2023 - 14:07

        +1 for Costco.

        Was looking for new car battery last year. It was $250 at Supercheap Auto and same battery was half price in Costco. Even if you have to buy Costco membership, it's totally worth it.

    • excite on 27/07/2023 - 20:27
      +2

      cheap in Costco I think, in particular, when they have 25% off promotion

      • Poor Ass on 27/07/2023 - 21:51
        +1

        Yep exideted

    • Dreamcast on 27/07/2023 - 20:31
      +3

      12 flapping years????

      Ozbargain member of the year.

    • Cheap Gamer on 27/07/2023 - 21:43
      +1

      Batteries Direct. They deliver next business day. Sometimes, I get same day delivery for just $10.

    • Duff5000 on 28/07/2023 - 10:16

      When i needed one last year Bunnings had the cheapest. No idea if that is still the case. Worth checking.

  • merriweather on 27/07/2023 - 20:29

    FYI Repco offer this too

  • Fuzor on 27/07/2023 - 20:45

    So is this a credit that can go towards the battery or is it after and you can only apply to something else you buy

    • Ozbaragain on 27/07/2023 - 20:54

      Latter.. Mine credited 3 weeks after the battery purchase. Unfortunately the credit is valid for only 28 days.

      • Fuzor on 27/07/2023 - 20:57
        +1

        Thats annoying. I'd rather get $20 but be able to use it straight away

        • Ozbaragain on 27/07/2023 - 20:58

          I would do the same.. anyway something is better than nothing

    • ripprind on 27/07/2023 - 20:59

      the way I understand it, you get the credit after the transactions: " Credit will be applied to Club members accounts on Tuesday 22nd August 2023 and expire on Tuesday 19th September 2023 "

  • Protractor on 27/07/2023 - 21:07

    …a better battery, that is initially cheaper, is way better than a credit ….at this scale.
    My experience is neither Repco or SCA battery prices reflect what their turnover would be. Even on special.

  • theclearout on 27/07/2023 - 21:10
    +3

    Are you limited to 1 trade-in? If I have 4 old batteries do I get $120 credit or would I need to buy 4 new batteries. Can't see anything in the T&Cs

  • amzinguserman on 27/07/2023 - 21:21

    fyi some supercheap offer free battery recharging but it will depend on the condition of your battery.

    • ripprind on 27/07/2023 - 21:42

      how does that work? do you leave your car et the SCA overnight?

      • amzinguserman on 27/07/2023 - 21:43

        you take your battery to them and they charge it overnight.

        it is highly recommended that you dont take the battery to supercheap via public transport.

  • Cheap Gamer on 27/07/2023 - 21:37
    +5

    I'd rather stick my tongue on the terminals than buy from Supercheap. Batteries Direct are much cheaper for car and boat batteries.
    Let's compare the pair on a Century D23RMMF. Supercheap are $55 more expensive with a $30 cashback.
    Supercheap - $260 pickup only
    Batteries Direct - $175 + $10 delivery

    • Protractor on 27/07/2023 - 21:45

      Yeah,same

    • Splashtash on 27/07/2023 - 23:04
      +6

      thats why u price match, pay with discounted gift cards and get the credit back <3 be a boss when u do things :)

      • XCOOKIEMONSTAX on 27/07/2023 - 23:08

        This 1+, frequently doing this myself honestly.

    • Poor Ass on 28/07/2023 - 00:41
      +1

      I would like to see tongue on terminal show

  • dumvamp on 27/07/2023 - 21:56
    +5

    Even with a credit it wouldn't be worth buying a century battery. Worthless pieces of crap. Dont last, barely make the warranties, and CCA is dismal when tested against other units brands during the life period.

    • ssfps on 28/07/2023 - 02:46
      +1

      I use to think century was reliable, but ive had one too many crap out on me early. Not sure what battery brands are good these days.

      • placard on 28/07/2023 - 10:22
        +2

        I really like Supercharge Gold. Always had a good run out of them. Higher CCA rating than equivalent Century too.

      • ripprind on 28/07/2023 - 13:11

        That is sad to head about an Australian brand.
        I guess it doesn't make financial sense to build reliable, if most ppl standing before a selection in the store choose price :(

    • AncientWisdom on 28/07/2023 - 18:11
      +1

      Came for this comment, not disappointed!

  • Splashtash on 27/07/2023 - 23:03
    +1

    The battery I wanted was listed for around $260…. i priced matched for $90 off plus the $40 credit :) it was quite epic

    • XCOOKIEMONSTAX on 27/07/2023 - 23:09

      Isn't the credit currently only $30? Curious who they priced matched also.

      • Splashtash on 27/07/2023 - 23:35

        last promo it was $40… why wouldnt they price match? its their policy and the terms and conditions doesnt say u cant double dip, at least not the previous one

        • XCOOKIEMONSTAX on 29/07/2023 - 21:17

          👋 only asked who you matched with as ive a list of different stoes ive sucessfully managed sca to price match & beat lol, think you misunderstood my question completely, thanks.

  • AuQld on 28/07/2023 - 06:54
    +4

    If you're buying a battery check the manufacturer date, I got stung with an 18month old one, didn't hold a charge chap tried to tell me it was my alternator. The Century and Repco ones use a silly code. The last two letters are the month/year A being January and G is 2023. So A24BF is afternoon 24, Feb, 2022

    • Protractor on 28/07/2023 - 17:17

      If it wasn't holding charge from the getgo it's a warranty issue anyway.
      Where did you buy it?

      • AuQld on 28/07/2023 - 20:47

        I got it refunded, they're not supposed to sell them older than 6 months old as they crystallise over the plates when left sitting for too long. It wasn't a big store, I wouldn't name them..

  • Neupius on 28/07/2023 - 10:04
    +1

    I never had luck with SUPERCHARGE car battery for my Toyota Kluger, always failed before warranty. stock Panasonic that come with the car lasted 7 or more years.

    • ripprind on 28/07/2023 - 10:36
      +1

      Mine is the original from 11 years ago (on a car with the start/stop feature) and made by VARTA. I'm deciding between "buy Australian made"/Century and Varta atm

  • Jackson on 28/07/2023 - 11:17

    I noticed a couple of places selling refurb/remanufactured batteries, anyone know who good these are?

    • ripprind on 28/07/2023 - 11:47

      I recon they are heavy duty. If I could get one from that guy in the video I think it would last my lifetime if I changed the acid once in a while: https://youtu.be/kNGg0P7B5fI

      • Jackson on 28/07/2023 - 11:58

        Is that guy cooking lead right next to him? He's probably died of cancer by now.

        Nice video otherwise, good to see people out there recycling. No need to keep buying new ones except to make existing multinational companie rich

      • Nom on 28/07/2023 - 21:30

        What an awesome video 👌

  • Eastwest on 28/07/2023 - 12:33
    +2

    I dropped off a battery at Supercheap during their $5 credit offer and never got the credit

  • didelly on 28/07/2023 - 15:00

    Glad I read this thread as was about to buy a crappy century battery for my 4wd. Bought car 2nd hand over 8 years ago never changed battery but its starting not to crank if left for couple days with cold weather! The aux battery is an Optima which is also on its way out and will only power fridge for 2-3 days when car hadn't been started. Optima seem to be $$

    • AncientWisdom on 28/07/2023 - 18:12

      What battery is in there now?

  • Pogo on 28/07/2023 - 18:12
    -1

    May I suggest throwing your used batteries into the ocean for a safe and legal thrill?

    It helps recharge the electric eels.

  • afie on 30/07/2023 - 12:06
    +1

    A metal recycler will give you $10-20 for a dead battery. Sims in Alexandria, Sydney are quick and easy to do this.

    • ripprind on 30/07/2023 - 14:58

      I couldn't find anyone around Wollongong to give me cash for my 4 batteries. everyone will "recycle it for free!" 🙄

    • denuto on 31/07/2023 - 10:45

      Anyone know where I can sell batteries for scrap for a decent price in Melbourne. I have about a dozen - too many cars in our driveway and discarded batteries just get added to the existing pile!

      • Nom on 31/07/2023 - 21:30

        You can drop them at Supercheap Auto at no cost 👍 I would spread the drop offs though 😁

  • Oteta on 31/07/2023 - 15:20

    "FML, Just today I dropped off 4 batteries at the Battery World in Fairy Meadows that literally shares the parking lot with SCA!! And got nothing! 🤦‍♂️"

    They were watching you and as soon as you drove off the deal came online 😂

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