Good day!
I've been following as much as I could on these threads, but winter is coming, and I wanted a recommendation before it lands.
I am financing a used 2017 Metris Passenger edition, and there were some minor issues. One that has now become major is that the battery needs a jumpstart if I leave the hazard lights for longer than five (5) minutes with the car off. I have taken this to mean that it may be time to replace the battery. Went to the dealership where this vehicle was worked on prior to me acquiring it, and in addition to getting a Service A done on the vehicle, they asked for $800 USD to replace the battery.
Questions:
1 - Am I right in that assumption? Bear in mind, this passenger van has no auxiliary battery. I removed the compartment cover, and it appears there is no corrosion.
2 - I read somewhere about Varta batteries. If this is the proper battery, is it available in the US? If nay, is there a better brand to use?
3 - I've replaced batteries in my 2007 Camry. Is it safe to avoid the $800 fee by replacing this one myself?
Hope to hear from you guys. Thanks so much!!
I've been following as much as I could on these threads, but winter is coming, and I wanted a recommendation before it lands.
I am financing a used 2017 Metris Passenger edition, and there were some minor issues. One that has now become major is that the battery needs a jumpstart if I leave the hazard lights for longer than five (5) minutes with the car off. I have taken this to mean that it may be time to replace the battery. Went to the dealership where this vehicle was worked on prior to me acquiring it, and in addition to getting a Service A done on the vehicle, they asked for $800 USD to replace the battery.
Questions:
1 - Am I right in that assumption? Bear in mind, this passenger van has no auxiliary battery. I removed the compartment cover, and it appears there is no corrosion.
2 - I read somewhere about Varta batteries. If this is the proper battery, is it available in the US? If nay, is there a better brand to use?
3 - I've replaced batteries in my 2007 Camry. Is it safe to avoid the $800 fee by replacing this one myself?
Hope to hear from you guys. Thanks so much!!